The year is flying by already, and the changes across the industry keep coming thick and fast.

We have all the news in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

OC Real Estate claimed two major titles at the REA Excellence Awards, while Hayley Van de Ven was named Most Influential Woman in Property. Jamie-Lee Billerwell has joined Ray White Queensland as Network Specialist – Property Management Growth, bringing international consultancy experience to scale PM performance.

Ray White Victoria hosted its biggest-ever launch event, celebrating record sales momentum as the network sharpens its competitive edge.

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

This week’s big moves

REA Excellence Awards winners revealed for 2025

OC Real Estate, led by Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly have claimed two major titles with a new Top Agent badge now appearing on profiles nationwide. More here.

Digital pioneers, dynamic promotions and dramatic expansions

This week, we put the spotlight on some innovative digital marketing strategies, significant leadership appointments, and ambitious agency expansions across Australia and New Zealand. We've rounded them up for you here…

Leo Edwards pioneers digital real estate in coastal Victoria

The @realty agent has revolutionised property marketing in Inverloch through social media and digital platforms, maintaining an impressive 92% list-to-sale ratio. More here.

Jamie-Lee Billerwell joins Ray White Queensland

The property management expert with 15 years experience takes on the role of Network Specialist - Property Management Growth after running her successful consultancy across three countries. More here.

The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie

Josh and Tegan O'Doherty bring their seven-person team covering both residential and commercial sales to the national brand, with Josh having been Belmont's leading agent for 30 years. More here.

Hayley Sneddon joins DiJones Southern Highlands

The experienced agent brings deep local knowledge to the Bowral office as the group continues expanding across NSW's sought-after lifestyle markets. More here.

Natascha Drexel-Munro steps up at Ray White Caloundra

The experienced agent joins Andrew Garland as co-Principal and Business Owner to lead the agency's next growth phase across the southern Sunshine Coast. More here.

Janine McDonald joins Harcourts Solutions

The established Alderley agent brings 28 years of local expertise to the brand while remaining in the same location to continue serving her community. More here.

Ray White A T Realty expands across Auckland

Adam Thomson and Tom Rawson have acquired offices in Auckland Central and Wynyard Quarter, evolving from South Auckland specialists to a city-wide operation with six locations. More here.

Thomas Georgiou joins FOUNDIT as Founding Partner

The buyer's agent veteran with 22 years of experience will head their national Buyer Agent Services and launch the new Buyer's Agent Academy. More here.

Ray White Victoria hosts record launch event

CEO Domenic Belfiore challenged 1,200 members to pursue market leadership while celebrating three consecutive record-breaking months and 18,000 settled sales in 2025. More here.

Jellis Craig hosts inaugural Marketing Expo

Over 500 team members gathered at Melbourne's Olympic Park for the event featuring 12 suppliers and experts alongside their first Sales Conference of the year. More here.

Harcourts Foundation grants $5,000 to Sunshine Butterflies

The funding will transform accessibility at 'Our Backyard' by creating pathways connecting animal enclosures, gardens and activity hubs for the disability support charity. More here.

And finally…

Do you know of any upcoming moves we should know about? Tip us off by emailing [email protected].