John Foong steps down, REIV name their top performers, Ray White moves into Bondi Junction

Also... Danielle Cargill joins Harcourts RPG, Kate Blucher strengthens Ray White Special Projects QLD, and Jim Connors lands at Harcourts QLD.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Kate Blucher, Brent Osborne, Amber Werchon, Stephen Henderson

Things are getting busy with plenty of agency changes ahead of the final run before Christmas, and we have all the latest in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

Domain's Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong, has announced he will be stepping down from his position after four years with the company.

REIV have named their top performers at this years awards, with Wilson Property named Large Residential Agency of the Year.

Ray White Eastern Beaches team, James Hayashi, Angus Gorrie and Nader Hotait are expanding their presence, moving into Bondi Junction in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

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

This week’s big moves

John Foong. Photo: Domain

“Domain is entering an exciting new chapter as part of CoStar Group. Having helped design this next chapter, I’ll now be cheering the team on as a speaker at industry events, and as a mentor and coach.”

JOHN FOONG

John Foong steps down at Domain.

The Chief Commercial Officer will leave his position in two weeks after four years but remain as an advisor into 2026 following CoStar Group's acquisition. More here.

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Ben Wilson. Photo Wilson Property

“To see how far we’ve come since starting the business nearly 30 years ago, and now to be standing alongside Victoria’s best, is pretty incredible.”

BEN WILSON

Wilson Property claims dual REIV Awards.

The Traralgon agency took top honours as both Large Residential Agency of the Year and Regional Agency of the Year at the prestigious industry event. More here.

Expansions, appointments and admirable actions

This week, we put the spotlight on some exciting office expansions, impressive new appointments across multiple networks, and agents making a meaningful difference through charity work. We've rounded them up for you here…

McGrath West Epping, Beecroft left to right, Belinda Hill, John McGrath, Teena Vaughan, Kon Stathopoulos, Nick Bedford and Betty Ockerland. Photo Supplied

McGrath West Group expands to Epping and Beecroft.

Leading agents Betty Ockerlander, Teena Vaughan, Nick Bedford and Belinda Hill join as partners, bringing the group to seven offices across Sydney's north-west region. More here.

James Hayashi, Angus Gorrie and Nader Hotait. Photo: Supplied

Ray White Eastern Beaches opens Bondi Junction office.

James Hayashi, Angus Gorrie and Nader Hotait have expanded their footprint after taking over a local rent roll to service the parkside suburbs of Sydney's East. More here.

Danielle Cargill. Photo: Supplied

Danielle Cargill heads Property Management at Harcourts RPG.

The appointment reunites her with Rachel Atkin, bringing nearly five decades of combined experience to strengthen the network's property management services. More here.

Kate Blucher. Photo: Supplied

Kate Blucher joins Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

The experienced acquisitions specialist brings nearly two decades of property advisory experience to strengthen the team's development site and greenfield land capabilities. More here.

Jim Connors. Photo: Supplied

Jim Connors joins Harcourts Queensland.

The award-winning agent has been appointed as Business Performance Coach, bringing over a decade of experience and top 2% national performance credentials to the role. More here.

Harcourts AI training session. Photo: Supplied

Harcourts Tasmania delivers groundbreaking AI training.

Over 150 agents participated in the state's first large-scale interactive workshop, positioning them as Tasmania's most AI-literate real estate group. More here.

Ray White Lower North Shore Group. Photo: Supplied

Ray White Lower North Shore raises $72,772 for autism.

The team's third annual 10KADAY challenge saw them walk over 12.5 million steps to support Giant Steps School, bringing their three-year total to $213,000. More here.

Also…

Stephen Henderson takes Agency Director role at Coronis Gold Coast.

The experienced real estate and tech professional will drive expansion and build high-performing teams in the region. More here.

Edwin Almeida to lead Century 21's buyers advocacy division.

The industry veteran with 25+ years experience will head the new division dedicated to representing property buyers in Australia's competitive market. More here.

Steven du Preez opens Amber Werchon Property Bokarina.

The award-winning agent establishes the company's first agent-owned office outside its Mooloolaba headquarters since joining in January 2023. More here.

Brent Osborne takes helm at PRD Tweed Coast.

The experienced business owner brings fresh energy to the established office after previously running a successful agency in Bathurst. More here.

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