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Ray White Upper North Shore named number one, Mintoff brothers join Harcourts, Jack Taylor heads to BresicWhitney

Ray White Upper North Shore named number one, Mintoff brothers join Harcourts, Jack Taylor heads to BresicWhitney

Also... Jake Polce becomes co-owner at DUET, Knight Frank boosts retail team in Melbourne, and Rick Jacobson rejoins Burgess Rawson.

Elite Agent Editor
August 17th, 2025

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Marie Formica, Jason Cleary, Michelle Kerr, Jake Polce

As we count down the final days of winter the changes are already heating up in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

Ray White Upper North Shore has taken out Ray White’s number one International Group – Settled Commission for the fourth year in a star-studded gala awards night on the Gold Coast.

Brothers Martin and Mark Mintoff have joined Harcourts Australia and are set to expand their presence across the Greater Melton Region.

Paddington local Jack Taylor has joined BresicWhitney and is aiming to bring the same level of passion into the new role.

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

This week’s big moves

Ray White celebrates the best from around the world. Photo: Supplied

“It was a remarkable year of performance, with some breathtaking individual and team results. All the award winners tonight should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved and how they have served their respective communities across Australia and New Zealand.”

DAN WHITE

Ray White celebrates its 2025 international winners.

More than 3000 members gathered on the Gold Coast as Ray White Upper North Shore claimed the top International Group for the fourth consecutive year. More here.

Movers, milestones and making a difference

This week, we put the spotlight on some significant team transitions, impressive industry achievements, and agents giving back to their communities. We've rounded them up for you here…

Mark Sewell. Photo: Supplied

Mark Sewell dominates Koo Wee Rup market with Area Specialist.

The 30-year industry veteran commands 50% market share in the area and has gone from strength to strength since joining the platform in 2023. More here.

Martin and Mark Mintoff. Photo: Supplied

Mintoff brothers join Harcourts Australia.

Award-winning agents Martin and Mark bring their successful team from the Greater Melton Region, attracted by the company's innovative approach and community focus. More here.

The Directors’ Cup was awarded to Michael Shadforth, Chris Massie, and Ashley Rees from RWC Northern Corridor Group Photo: Supplied

RWC Northern Corridor Group takes top honour.

Michael Shadforth, Chris Massie, and Ashley Rees won the prestigious Directors Cup at RWC's record-breaking Annual International Awards at The Star Gold Coast. More here.

Jack Taylor. Photo: Supplied

Jack Taylor joins BresicWhitney.

The established Eastern Suburbs agent brings his local expertise to strengthen the group's presence across Paddington and surrounds. More here.

Ray White Richardson & Sinclair. Photo: Supplied

Ray White Rural awards its top performers.

The network recognised its standouts at their annual Gold Coast awards, with Matt Cleary named Top Salesperson and Ray White Emerald taking Top Office honours. More here.

Adrian Knowles with Tony and Lisa Clark. Photo: Supplied

GoodNight Tasmania launches homeless initiative.

The Harcourts Foundation has donated 150 Backpack Beds with a campaign target of 231 to support unsheltered Tasmanians in partnership with local homeless agencies. More here.

Also…
Jake Polce steps up at DUET Property Group. The long-standing team member has been appointed Associate Director and Co-Owner after five years with the Perth-based agency. More here.
Knight Frank bolsters Melbourne retail team. Michael Di Carlo and Marie Formica have joined from Cushman and Wakefield to strengthen the firm's leasing capabilities alongside veteran Gary Loo. More here.
Jason Cleary heads Elders' Sunshine Coast Hinterland expansion.. The industry veteran brings 25+ years of experience to the new office while integrating his Parks and Communities sales division into Elders Real Estate Living. More here.
Rick Jacobson returns to Burgess Rawson. The Senior Negotiator brings his expertise back to where his career began after transacting more than $400 million in commercial property assets over the past four years. More here.
John Heng joins Aurora Property. The top-performing southern Brisbane agent brings his five-person team and $100M+ in annual sales to the growing independent agency. More here.

Also…

Jake Polce steps up at DUET Property Group.

The long-standing team member has been appointed Associate Director and Co-Owner after five years with the Perth-based agency. More here.

Knight Frank bolsters Melbourne retail team.

Michael Di Carlo and Marie Formica have joined from Cushman and Wakefield to strengthen the firm's leasing capabilities alongside veteran Gary Loo. More here.

Jason Cleary heads Elders' Sunshine Coast Hinterland expansion..

The industry veteran brings 25+ years of experience to the new office while integrating his Parks and Communities sales division into Elders Real Estate Living. More here.

Rick Jacobson returns to Burgess Rawson.

The Senior Negotiator brings his expertise back to where his career began after transacting more than $400 million in commercial property assets over the past four years. More here.

John Heng joins Aurora Property.

The top-performing southern Brisbane agent brings his five-person team and $100M+ in annual sales to the growing independent agency. More here.

And finally…

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

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