We have joined First National Real Estate, but when you need real estate services, rest assured that you’ll still be dealing with the same professional team that you’ve come to know and trust.

For nearly two decades, we’ve been Casino and the surrounding region’s leader in property services but as times change, new opportunities arise. The pace of technological change is faster than ever, and while our change to First National Real estate unlocks new technologies that our customers will reap the rewards of, rather than becoming high-tech (which we will) we’ll always remain high-touch.

‘We put you first’ is the primary statement of intention that drives First National Real Estate. That means letting the consumer’s interests drive the development of all the systems that underpin a real estate agency. With that ethos sitting behind the brand, rather than profit for shareholders, we feel it’s a better fit for our people and purpose.

Real estate is far more than bricks and mortar, or paddocks, fences and livestock. It’s people, places, hopes, dreams and aspirations. That’s the essence of our business and that will never change.

Our principals, Mark Formaggin and Kel Gunther are the foundation of expertise and experience, while the sales and property management team we’ve built around us are a committed group of enthusiastic, driven individuals who all support our aims.

Mark has been in the industry since 1998, so has seen market cycles come and go. His depth of property industry knowledge has consistently led to recognition through marketing and sales awards, but he attributes his success to his team and his clients. 

Kel brings more than two decades of property, stock and station experience to the business and has been integral to our estate agency becoming the Northern Rivers’ leader in rural property. With a Diploma in Agricultural Science and 15 years’ experience working with a multinational agribusiness firm, his knowledge of beef, sheep, mixed farming and macadamia production is unrivalled. 

Our sales, property management and administration team are a hard-working group of individuals who are committed to getting everything right, putting the interests of our clients first – every time. They take pride in delivering excellence, but are sensitive to the particular needs of all the different customers that make the great town of Casino.

So, while we’ve changed our brand, the decision was based entirely on taking our best attributes and combining them with the best business partner available to underpin our property services.