In this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers, John McGrath shook things up by announcing the sale of the McGrath business to Knight Frank and Bayleys. We also check in with Dane Atherton on rebranding as Coastal on the Gold Coast, while Raine & Horne and Harcourts have each appointed new leaders in Queensland.

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!

Marshall White real estate turns 60

Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula-based Marshall White is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Founder Marshall White realised the company's vision to become a leader in the luxury real estate market; while for the past 30 years, John (Jack) Bongiorno and James Connell have held the reins, continuing to drive the company forward on the family-owned model on which it was founded. More here.

McGrath to sell to Knight Frank and Bayleys

John McGrath struck a deal to sell McGrath Limited to Knight Frank and Bayleys, which would also see the company delisted from the ASX. More here.

Rebrands, new hires and big wins

Three senior managers have been appointed in Queensland in the past month. Can you name them all?

Going independent. Dane and Kym Atherton have rebranded their agency to simply ‘Coastal’ and say they will focus on bespoke marketing, superior service and giving back to the community. More here.

When one door closes… Experienced leader Greg Allan has come on board as CEO of Harcourts Queensland as the group aims to ramp up its growth trajectory. More here.

Gary Hassett joins Raine & Horne. In yet another Queensland move, this industry veteran has more than two decades of real estate experience in the UK and Australia. Read more here.

Happy 3rd birthday REGROWTH. The group remains steadfast in its mission to redefine excellence and set new benchmarks in real estate. More here.

Molly Gibbons to inspire Harcourts Tasmania. The experienced professional will help the team reach their full potential as the new performance coach. More here.

Jackson Robinson bolsters Colliers. The sales expert will help capitalise on the burgeoning residential property demand on the Gold Coast. More here.

RE/MAX Australia matches with the best. The Australian arm of the network was named number two for the average number of transactions per agent in 2023. More here.

Walter Antonelli heads to Highland. The prestige property expert will bring his experience operating in the Eastern Suburbs and Lower North Shore. More here.

Prash Nayar is WA’s top auctioneer. His captivating call won him REIWA’s Gift of the Gavel at the 2024 Auctioneering Championships. More here.

Poll Question

We recently brought you a story on how important energy-efficient features are to buyers and renters when selecting a property; in fact, 77 per cent of buyers and 72 per cent of renters have stated they use energy efficiency ratings to reduce regular energy bills and manage the cost of living.

We want to know whether you include energy-efficient or environmentally friendly features in your listing descriptions. Choose your best answer below (and don’t forget every vote is an entry to win our Elite Retreat Hayman prize valued at $3,897 to be drawn on June 30!)

And finally…

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