8th March 2022 / Prue Fletcher: #Breakthebias – Fletchers Next Gen.

If you're entering the property market in 2022, then you are likely to connect with one of our female leaders, a generational minority which has developed into becoming one of Fletchers greatest strengths.

From open homes to auctions, Internal Services to Property Management, the growth and development of our female leadership group over the past decade has been something we are extremely proud of.

According to Domain, 'leadership roles in the property industry remain dominated by men, but the tide is well and truly turning'. With a long, 100-year legacy behind us, Fletchers continues to pioneer the real estate industry, upholding the responsibilities as an industry leader to foster and promote female representation within the business.

Sarah Lowry, Partner & Chief Marketing Officer within the group, celebrated her 12-year anniversary with Fletchers this month. A highly valued and much-loved member of our team, Sarah started as an office all-rounder, moving quickly into a role of Sales Secretary, and later finding her niche leading our corporate marketing team. Completing her Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce in 2019, the sky is the limit for this determined woman who recently completed her Auctioneering training and is about join an elite club of females within the auctioneering community.

"Over the last 12 years at Fletchers, I have been fortunate enough to have had experience across several departments in the business, always being provided with opportunity to further my professional and personal development along the way. My latest endeavour into auctioneering has been met with support and encouragement from all levels, from the CEO and Executive Chairman, to my Marketing team members and now fellow auctioneers! It's an exciting time to be a woman in Real Estate".

Spring Chen, another leading lady within the Fletchers Group, formed an integral part of Victoria (and Australia's) no.1 Real Estate team for more than 6 years and has recently made the transition to lead her own team. Spring will continue to service all areas of the Eastern Suburbs however will have a keen focus on where she has a strong client following – particularly throughout Surrey Hills, Canterbury, Balwyn and Mont Albert.

"Raising two young girls, I think it's important they see me work hard to progress my career. After spending six years working as part of Victoria's no.1 sales team, I have been both encouraged and well supported to now lead my own team and I look forward to breaking the bias that working mothers are restricted to 'support roles' for the generations to come."

Tuesday, 8 March 2022 marks the day women around the world unite to celebrate International Women's Day. As a global movement dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, Fletchers has always stood firm in our commitment towards gender parity. Our family foundations and longevity that make Fletchers truly unique stalwarts of the real estate industry ripple deeper when you consider the years' service many of female leaders have given to the brand. So, whether you're a working mum, single female, young or mature aged professional, building your brand alongside your male colleagues is an important next step in paving the way for the next generation of female leaders. It's the success stories of Sarah Lowry, Spring Chen or the 20+ Fletchers women who have seen so much growth and change over the past decade that should inspire you to #BreaktheBias.