Ivory, formerly general manager of economic development agency Whanganui & Partners, joined Ray White Wanganui in early November after a long break from the real estate industry.
"I did my papers many years ago but I'll be redoing them," Ivory said.
"Jamie and I have made sure we have processes, policies and procedures in place. Those systems are in place and they will be adhered to."
Ivory has years of experience in marketing and communications and is looking forward to using those skills in her new role.
"I'm passionate about selling Whanganui externally and I want to see the Whanganui business community thrive," she said.
"There's a lot of interest from people wanting to move to Whanganui and within Whanganui. Property is selling extremely fast, especially in the low to mid range end of the market. Whanganui is a place where KiwiSaver works because people can get their deposit so it's great for young people who want to buy."
The business has employed a specialist compliance manager for its rental portfolio as regulations tighten.
"We want to make sure all landlords and tenants are well-informed and everything is properly taken care of," Ivory said.
"We can use our group buying power to help all our landlords with things like insulation."
RFS Fire & Building Compliance, managed by Ivory's husband Mark Wilburn, is also part of the Bartley Group and will assist with work on rental property compliance.
Bartley said as part of a move to strengthen Ray White's presence in Rangitīkei, local resident Michael Hart, who has "a passionate interest in property", has joined the Marton team.
There are other changes in the Whanganui office with former licensed agent Tim Hocquard moving on by mutual agreement and a couple of new agents and others in training coming on board.
Ray White Wanganui will continue to support local sports and charities. It has an ongoing association with Riding for the Disabled and supported this year's Carols by Candlelight which raised money for Women's Network Whanganui.
