In this week’s edition of Movers & Shakers, we put The Agency’s new state manager of Tasmania, Jason Crerar, under the spotlight as the brand steps up expansion across the state, Richardson & Wrench is making waves on Bribie Island, and McGrath looks to capitalise on the Toowoomba market. 

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 and Shakers!

Jason Crerar joins The Agency in Tasmania

Former realestate.com.au executive Jason Crerar has been appointed state manager for The Agency in Tasmania as the brand looks to expand in the Apple Isle. More here.

Homely takes aim at a new target market

Australian listing portal Homely has joined forces with New Zealand-based HouGarden, giving agents better access to high-interest Chinese buyers without changing the way they list. More here.

Game changers and groundbreakers

This week, we’ve rounded up more new beginnings, including new offices, promotions and expansions.

• Amanda Marshall Realises Her Dream. The third-generation real estate agent has opened RE/MAX River City in Brisbane. More here.

• Making Waves. Tarek Noble, Victoria Nicholson, and Tania Meaney opened a new Richardson & Wrench office on Bribie Island. More here.

• Henry Sayers Spearheads LAWD. The commercial property specialist will help LAWD expand its industrial offering. More here.

• McGrath Expands to Toowoomba. Heston Marino will lead the team as they look to capitalise on growth in Australia’s second-largest inland city. More here.

• Jessica Oakley Joins Buxton. The new business technology manager wants to solidify the group as a tech leader. More here.

• Turner’s Environmental Turn. Turner Real Estate is partnering with Trees for Life to help plant more trees and support the environment. More here.

• Eyes on the Ball. Principal Ben Ball will lead the new Belle Property office at Bridgeman Downs, focusing on growing the brand in the area. More here.

Three months fee-free?

Go on any property management social media thread, and you’ll find PMs angry at competitors offering fee-free periods to secure management.

But are they a reasonable growth strategy or not? Brock Fisher shook things up last week and made some solid arguments about looking at the cost of acquiring new management for your rent roll before judging the practice.

We want to know your thoughts… 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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