Damian Portaro
Managing Director & Chairman's Elite Sales Agent
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Damian Portaro, a prominent figure in the real estate industry, has been driven by his passion for exceptional service and leadership since entering the field in 2011. Hailing from Victoria’s North-West, Damian’s journey began at 21 with the purchase of his first home, followed by a successful career as a Home Loan Manager. His natural transition into real estate has led to a distinguished career, now culminating in his role as the sole Principal of Ray White Mildura and Director of Ray White Albury North. In addition, Damian proudly serves as a Director of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), reflecting his commitment to elevating the industry standards across the state.
Damian’s approach to real estate is rooted in continuous professional development, with a focus that has evolved from personal growth to team leadership. His dedication to nurturing a high-performing team reflects his belief that strong leadership is key to delivering outstanding client experiences. Under Damian’s leadership, Ray White Mildura has become a top-performing agency, and his team consistently achieves excellence in customer service and sales.
As a father of three, Damian balances his professional and personal life with great care. While his early love for music led to performances at major events, today he only occasionally takes the stage, devoting most of his time to his family and business.
Damian’s accolades speak to his unwavering commitment and success. His most recent honors include the 2024 CEO's Cup, recognition as one of the Top 5 Principals for both Number of Sales (No. 2) and Settled Commission (No. 3), and multiple Chairman’s Elite awards. He has also been recognized as the REB Regional Agent of the Year Australia multiple times and continues to push the boundaries of what his business can achieve.
Key team members such as Katrina Wootton, his Sales Specialist, and Carlie Storer, his Executive Assistant, work alongside Damian to ensure a seamless and superior service for their clients, helping maintain the high standards for which Ray White Mildura is known. Damian believes that success is a collective effort, and his leadership philosophy reflects this through collaboration and continuous innovation.
REVIEWS:
- I couldn’t believe how quickly my home sold. 6 days on the market. I highly recommend Damian and his team at ray white. 💫💛
Damian definitely made selling my home a breeze, I followed all the professional advice from Damian, and it definitely paid off.
I couldn’t thank you guys enough for all the effort you put into making this so easy and special. 🏡
- Damian was a pleasure to work with. His expertise in the market and passion for local real estate were unmatched. He and his team communicated consistently and efficiently and nothing was too much trouble. We look forward to working with Damian again in the future.
- We can’t recommend Damian and his team enough! They made selling our home such a simple and straight forward process. Definitely worth investing in his expertise to do what he does best!
If you are looking for a dedicated team to sell your home, look no further than Damian. He truly made our selling experience easy, convenient and smooth sailing.
- Excellent work done by Damian.Totally reliable and has a very professional work ethic and this shows through in his commitment in providing a positive outcome, and his excellent communication skills. Always has a smile.
Awards
- 2024/2025 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Mildura
- 2024/2025 - Premier Performer
- 2024 - CEO's Cup
- 2024 - Top 5 Principals - Number of Sales - No. 2
- 2024 - Top 5 Principals - Settled Commission - No. 3
- 2023/2024 - Chairman's Elite
- 2023/2024 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Mildura
- 2023 - Top 10 Principals Settled Commission - No. 5
- 2022/2023 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Mildura
- 2022/2023 - Chairman's Elite And 24 earlier awards