Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there, and while they are busy getting spoilt, it’s the perfect time to get up to date with all the big changes across the industry in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

CoStar has concluded its weeks of due diligence and said it's keen on acquiring Domain in a deal that values the portal at $3 billion AUD.

Lee Woodward has teamed up with Barry Plant, giving agents across the network the opportunity to learn from the veteran real estate trainer.

Darren Lambert and Cameron Vurovecz have launched Ray White West Realty bringing three offices across Melbourne’s West to the leading brand.

Nathan Hunt is set to lead Harcourts Rata & Co's western expansion as the group takes on a new frontier.

All that and a lot more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar

Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in a landmark deal valuing the company at approximately $3 billion AUD. More here.

Lee Woodward to lead Barry Plant training

The respected real estate educator will deliver tailored leadership training for Victoria's largest real estate network, bringing 30+ years of industry experience. More here.

Westward expansion, winning agents and new ventures

This week we put the spotlight on multiple agencies expanding into Melbourne's west, award-winning professionals making moves, and established agents finding success with new business models. We've rounded them up for you here...

Adeel Obaid finds success in Melbourne's west.

The Area Specialist director has grown from struggling newcomer to award-winning agent with a six-person team focusing on first-home buyers. More here.

REMAX Revolution expands to Pimpama with Hunt sisters at the helm.

Eiles and Brittany Hunt have launched a new REMAX office in Pimpama, bringing local experience and the brand’s latest global look to the growing suburb. More here.

Sam Owens joins Harcourts SA as performance coach.

Sam brings over a decade of experience to help real estate professionals unlock their full potential through mindset and strategy development. More here.

Darren Lambert and Cameron Vurovecz launch Ray White West Realty.

The experienced duo have brought their three established offices in Cairnlea, Caroline Springs and St Albans under the Ray White banner to serve Melbourne's western corridor. More here.

Nathan Hunt to lead Harcourts Rata & Co's western expansion.

The award-winning Caroline Springs agent brings a decade of experience to the new office as the company extends beyond its northern Melbourne base. More here.

Vincent and Sandra Haupt thrive at @realty.

The industry veterans have enjoyed increased earnings and better work-life balance since joining the innovative network in 2017 after running their own office for 15 years. More here.

Trio opens Harcourts SAS Deer Park.

Spencer Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Martin Vu bring over 30 years of combined experience to their new office in Melbourne's western suburbs. More here.

David Johnson takes over Ray White Rural Woodford.

The former mechanic and agent replaces long-time owners Jill and Matt Garth who will remain involved during the transition period. More here.

And finally…

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