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Redfin set to be taken over, Mark McGoldrick claims top auction gong, Jett Templeton takes on new role at Ray White Queensland

Redfin set to be taken over, Mark McGoldrick claims top auction gong, Jett Templeton takes on new role at Ray White Queensland

Also... Casey Woods takes on the Head of Marketing role at Pezet Matheson, Kale Kirk opens Ray White Pyes Pa, and experienced agents take ownership of Ray White Drouin.

Elite Agent Editor
March 16th, 2025

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Casey Woods, Harri Williams-Jones, Felicity Bryant, Michael Shay

The winds of change are still sweeping through the industry, with plenty of news in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

US Giant Redfin is set to be taken over by fintech platform Rocket in a deal that Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman believes will make “the home-buying process magical”.

Mark McGoldrick from Harcourts Monarch Real Estate, Hamilton, has claimed the Premier Division title at the LVD Auctioneering World Championships, while Jack Sumich from Harcourts Property Ventures took home the Budding Star category.

Ray White Queensland has added experienced auctioneer Jett Templeton to the corporate team as Sales Performance Specialist.

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

This week’s big move

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Photo: Redfin

“This deal is based on shrewd financial calculations but also on an instinct to go all out on the big thing: making the American Dream more accessible and affordable.”

REDFIN CEO GLENN KELMAN

Rocket to acquire Redfin in the US

The deal is expected to close by the end of the third quarter and will see Redfin operate as a Rocket-owned business while maintaining its brand identity and agent-centred approach. More here.

Promotions, partnerships and progress

This week, we put the spotlight on multi-generational family businesses, exciting new appointments, office openings, and strategic industry partnerships making waves across the sector. We've rounded them up for you here…

Natalie Snooks. Photo: Area Specialist

Natalie Snooks builds a family dynasty at Area Specialist.
The second-generation agent has now welcomed her own children into the business, continuing the family's 26-year legacy in Perth's City Beach market. More here.

Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell on Barry Plant’s International Women’s Day Lunch Image: Supplied

Barry Plant’s IWD lunch champions women in real estate.
Barry Plant’s sold-out International Women’s Day Lunch featured inspiring stories from female leaders on resilience, equality, and success in real estate. The event highlighted the industry’s progress and the ongoing commitment to supporting women in business. More here.

Jarred Hancox Image: Supplied

How @realty helped Jarred Hancox double his income.
After more than a decade of struggling with rigid KPIs and restrictive commission structures, real estate agent Jarred Hancox made the bold move to @realty - and it transformed his career. Since joining, he has doubled his income, gained financial freedom, and regained control over his schedule. More here.

Monique Hayden, Jason Andrew, Jett Templeton and Michael Andrews Image: Supplied

Jett Templeton joins Ray White Queensland.
The experienced auctioneer takes on the Sales Performance Specialist role after five years with Ray White Toowoomba. More here.

Pulse Property Centre of Excellence cohort. Image: Supplied

Pulse Property launches Centre of Excellence.
The Sutherland Shire agency has created a hands-on training program to develop the next generation of real estate professionals under expert mentorship. More here.

(L-R) Felicity Bryant, Dale Atkin, Libby Talbot Image: Ray White

Experienced trio take ownership of Ray White Drouin.
Dale Atkin, Libby Talbot, and Felicity Bryant bring over a decade of collaborative experience to their new roles as agency owners in regional Victoria. More here.

Ray White Pyes Pa Image: Supplied

Kale Kirk opens Ray White Pyes Pa.
The high-performing agent who started his real estate career in 2019 brings a team of six to his new business in the Tauranga region. More here.

Ray White Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds. Photo: Ray White

Ray White Queensland partners with Netball Queensland.
The two-year deal will see the real estate group's brand featured on the Queensland Firebirds' 2025 playing uniform and connect with netball communities across the state. More here.

Also…
Casey Woods appointed Head of Marketing at Pezet Matheson. The marketing expert brings her experience from Domain and developer roles as she returns to Queensland to join the Gold Coast project marketing agency. More here.
Harcourts dominates LVD Auctioneering Championships. The blue team claimed victory in two divisions, with Mark McGoldrick winning the Premier Division and Jack Sumich taking the Novice category in Queenstown. More here.
Harri Williams-Jones joins JLL's residential team. The former experienced director brings his luxury property expertise to the newly established Residential Project Sales and Marketing division in Australia. More here.
Shay family hits 120 years at LJ Hooker. Michael Shay and his three sons Kent, Luke and Dean were recently celebrated at the LJ Hooker 21 Club, with each son now having served 21 years in the family business. More here.

And finally…

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