In this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers, we spotlight David Edwards as he takes on the CEO role at First National. We also highlight the new general manager of The Rubinstein Group, Nicole MacGee, as well as C21’s Maan Muhana, who was named NSW Rookie of the Year.

Don’t forget to scroll to the end for our ‘polls’ section, where we ask your views on current events, trends or specific topics. Every vote goes into the draw for a ticket to Elite Retreat Hayman Island to be drawn on June 30, 2024.

And now… on with this week’s Movers + Shakers!

First National appoints David Edwards as CEO

Former Forty Winks Chief Executive Officer David Edwards has been appointed to the top job at First National Real Estate, and he’s keen to talk to members. More here.

Nicole MacGee joins The Rubinstein Group

The Rubinstein Group has appointed Nicole MacGee as general manager. Founder Gavin Rubinstein notes that her 20-plus years of experience will help the agency grow. More here.

Award Winners and Strategic Expansions

This week, we’ve rounded up more new beginnings, including new offices, promotions and expansions.

Maan Muhana’s flying start. The new agent has been named Century 21’s Rookie of the Year after a stellar eight months. More here.

The New Face at BresicWhitney. Amanda Freeman will drive the ongoing growth of the group’s Lower North Shore investor client base. More here.

Richard Matthews Expanding in the Hills. Co-directors Richard Baini, Matthew Everingham and Vivek Tailor will lead the new office in Sydney’s Hills District. More here.

Benson Spong Boosts Ray White Queensland. The former auctioneer has been named head of performance as he looks to help the group expand in the Sunshine State. More here.

Buxton Builds in Bendigo. Matt Leonard, Peter Ladd and Hugh Norris will lead the first Buxton office in the former gold rush city. More here.

Ray White Projects Moves into Canberra. The experienced team, led by Ben Faulks, is set to market and sell some of the ACT’s leading development projects. More here.

Rachel Atkin Joins Harcourts. The highly regarded industry professional has been named as Harcourts Victoria property operations manager. More here.

Mike Mortlock and Cate Bakos join PIPA. The respected duo will help PIPA foster professional standards and promote the industry. More here.

CBRE Comes Out On Top. The group have been named number one for commercial transactions both in Australia and around the world in 2023. More here.

PRD’s Best and Brightest. Hunter Valley sales agent Cathy Cattell was named number one for the second year in a row at the group’s awards night in Brisbane. More here.

Dee Braithwaite and Greg Wall Expand Their Reach. Ray White Rural Lifestyle Sydney has announced its strategic partnership with Ray White Maitland. More here.

Alex Iannelli Lifts Stockdale & Leggo. The Melbourne-based network have appointed the former agent as marketing and franchise executive. More here.

Laing+Simmons’ Top Performers. The cream of the crop was named at the group's annual awards night in Sydney. More here.

Poll Question

Earlier this week the Reserve Bank of Australia, elected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, with many economic experts debating when the first rate cut would come.

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