The AFL Season has kicked off this weekend, and we have another big partnership to lead off this edition of Movers + Shakers!

realestate.com.au is back on board with the Sydney Swans as they make their push in 2026, with Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich thrilled to be teaming up for another season.

Hunter Macri has joined Harcourts Queensland as Business Operations Manager, bringing experience across several major brands to help strengthen network relationships and operational systems.

Meanwhile, more than 300 agents gathered at The Agency’s Elevate conference, with Mark Bouris headlining sessions on branding, growth and industry strategy.

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

This week’s big moves

realestate.com.au extends Sydney Swans partnership

The three-year deal takes the collaboration through to 2029 and marks a decade of partnership with the club. More here.

Alex Pattaro joins Ray White United Group as general manager

The former Head of Performance and Chief Auctioneer will help Peter Diamantidis grow the eight-office business across Sydney's north west and hills district. More here.

Acquisitions, appointments and ambitious expansions

This week, we put the spotlight on some major agency acquisitions, exciting new office openings, and industry leaders stepping into prominent roles across Australia. We've rounded them up for you here…

Hunter Macri joins Harcourts Queensland as Business Operations Manager

With five years in the state's largest real estate brands, he'll strengthen network relationships and operational systems during the next phase of growth. More here.

Stacey Mitchell goes from strength to strength in South East Queensland

The former marketing director made the switch three years ago and now operates from the Gold Coast to Mackay with a flat fee structure and focus on off-market properties. More here.

Dominic Pike launches Ray White Muswellbrook

The high-performer brings deep community ties and a track record of setting suburb records since entering real estate in 2020. More here.

Harcourts Foundation announces 2026 Charity Golf Day

The event returns on June 8 at Glades Golf Club in Robina to support Orange Sky, following last year's success raising funds for 48 backpack beds. More here.

The Agency expands into Mollymook with market leaders

National real estate brand The Agency has entered the NSW South Coast town of Mollymook and surrounds with Lyn Chambers and Kate Wise. More here.

Callan Lister opens Harcourts Port Adelaide | Largs Bay

The award-winning principal has assembled an experienced team focused on elevating service standards in the Peninsula after his successful tenure in Adelaide's northern suburbs. More here.

Neil Casey builds specialised buyer's agency

After a health scare prompted a career reset, he's partnered with buyersagents.com.au to focus on small developments and granny flat strategies for investors. More here.

Ray White Rural Stanthorpe returns to the network

James and Sally Croft alongside James Arthur and Alison Jones have taken the reins at the original franchise location. The group now operates five offices across the Southern, Western and Darling Downs with Alison Jones appointed Operations Manager and Guy Sellick leading rural sales. More here.

Tanjot Singh and Pardeep Smotra launch Harcourts Legacy in Northwest Sydney

The new agency will service Riverstone, Marsden Park, Melonba, Grantham Farm and Schofields with a focus on client relationships and collective excellence. More here.