The Announcement:
Chris Borg of Borg Financial has joined forces with Raine & Horne to establish Raine & Horne Shoreline, following his acquisition of Shoreline Real Estate from Jim and Anastasia Arvanitakis.
The Mount Martha local will lead a team of five experienced sales agents and a dedicated property management department, servicing real estate markets between Frankston and Sorrento.
“I’m proud to take on the legacy of success that Jim and Anastasia have built, and we will continue to be a trusted and dependable partner for those seeking to sell and lease properties between Frankston and Sorrento,” Mr Borg said.
With over 14 years in the finance industry, Mr Borg was named Victoria/Tasmania Rising Star at the 2020 Better Business Awards.
He will explore opportunities to align with Raine & Horne’s finance specialist division, Our Broker.
“Very few mortgage brokers venture into owning a real estate agency-but we will offer our clients a fresh perspective,” Mr Borg said.
“When clients are considering purchasing a property, as their mortgage broker, I conduct a thorough assessment of their financial circumstances to advise them about how they can proceed. Instead of referring them elsewhere for the sale, I saw the opportunity to handle it myself.”
The new office, located at 2361 Point Nepean Road, Rye, will benefit from Raine & Horne’s national brand refresh and cutting-edge technology, including their AI-powered social media platform Amplify.
Randolph Clements, Managing Director of Raine & Horne Victoria, has been a key mentor in Mr Borg’s decision to join the network.
“The level of support is unmatched. Raine & Horne is a well-established and large company that can provide the resources I will need to expand. They’re the perfect partners to support this next acquisition in my entrepreneurial business journey,” Mr Borg said.
Speaking about the local market, Mr Borg noted its diversity and potential. “Right now, the market is on the cusp of a rising peak. If the RBA implements rate cuts, we could see a significant surge in property activity over the coming years.”
