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Domonic Thompson joins Harcourts as COO, Ray White's call-a-thon books 10,021 appraisals, First National unveils a bold rebrand
Also... Belle Property opens in Bundaberg, Explore Property adds a Bowen office, and Barry Plant brings in its first Head of Commercial and Finance...
Elite Agent Editor
June 28th, 2026
Alicia Lecky, Akshay Sharma, Alex Borthwick, and Ty Read
As the books close on another financial year, the industry's energy is pointing firmly forward - this week brought leadership moves, record-breaking drives and a bold reinvention.
We have all the latest in this edition of Movers + Shakers!
Domonic Thompson has stepped into the Chief Operating Officer role at Harcourts, drawing on nearly two decades at Macquarie Business Banking to lead operations across the national network.
Ray White turned up the volume on its 21st Real Estate of Origin, with 3,247 people across 340 offices making 126,773 calls in a single day to book 10,021 appraisals.
First National Real Estate has revealed a fresh brand identity, a network-wide rebrand led by CEO David Edwards after research showed a strong reputation deserved a stronger look.
All that and more in this week's edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Domonic Thompson, Harcourts Australia Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied
“What stood out to me most was the genuine family-based approach Harcourts has built – something that is increasingly rare and incredibly valuable in today’s environment.”
Domonic Thompson joins Harcourts as COO.
He brings nearly 20 years of banking and property experience from Macquarie Business Banking to lead operations across the national network. More here.
New appointments, returning veterans and expanding networks
This week, we put the spotlight on fresh faces stepping into key roles, familiar names coming home, networks planting flags in new towns, and a record-breaking day on the phones. We've rounded them up for you here…
Ray White members make over 126,000 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon. Photo: Supplied.
Ray White's call-a-thon books 10,021 appraisals across Australasia
The network's 21st Real Estate of Origin event saw 3,247 people across 340 offices make 126,773 calls in a single day, with Ray White Manukau taking top honours. More here.
McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside as Head of Growth and Performance
The former Domain executive and Before You Buy Chief Revenue Officer takes on the newly created role across the group's six offices. More here.
Explore Property welcomes the former Peter Lawton Property team to its network as Explore Property Bowen. Image: Supplied.
Explore Property welcomes Bowen office to the network
The team formerly known as Peter Lawton Property has joined Explore Property, becoming Explore Property Bowen while keeping the same local team in place. More here.
Veteran Noosa luxury property specialist Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre after three decades in the Sunshine Coast market. Image: Supplied.
Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre
The veteran Noosa luxury specialist brings three decades of experience to the brand, including sales exceeding $23 million. More here.
First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
First National Real Estate unveils new brand identity
Research revealed members are seen as trusted professionals, but the brand itself had become dated, prompting a network-wide rebrand led by CEO David Edwards. More here.
Alicia Lecky - Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara. Image: Supplied.
Alicia Lecky returns to Jellis Craig as Head of Property Management
The 25-year industry veteran rejoins the brand at Boroondara, where she'll lead a team of 38 managing 3,900 properties. More here.
Alex Borthwick. Image: Supplied
Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William
Adrian William has strengthened its Sydney sales team with the appointment of veteran agent Alex Borthwick, who brings 20 years of experience across the Inner West and Inner East markets. More here.
Akshay Sharma, Barry Plant Head of Commercial and Finance. Image supplied
Barry Plant appoints Head of Commercial and Finance
The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma to bring a commercial lens to its franchise growth strategy. More here.
LJ Hooker appoints Ty Read as Head of Learning and Development for Australia and New Zealand, marking his return to the network where he began his career.
Ty Read returns to LJ Hooker as Head of Learning and Development
The industry trainer, who started his career with LJ Hooker Darwin 20 years ago and has since coached more than 4,000 agents, rejoins the network ahead of its centenary. More here.
Belle Property opens a new office in Bundaberg, Queensland, led by local agent Brad Barth. Image: Supplied.
Belle Property opens in Bundaberg
Principal Brad Barth, a lifelong local with six years in the industry, leads the brand's newest office into one of Queensland's fastest-growing lifestyle markets. More here.
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SERHANT. launches in Texas Ryan Serhant's brokerage enters Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio at once. More here. |
Benchmark Real Estate Cairns secures larger headquarters The independently owned agency moves to a bigger office after its property management portfolio grew from 150 to almost 250 properties in just 12 months. More here. |
Natasha Barron named Knight Frank SA Managing Director Barron joins from Growthpoint with 23 years of commercial property experience, succeeding Bobbette Scott. More here. |
And finally…
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