Simon Cohen joins view.com.au, US giant bids for Domain, Michelle Ralph named GM at Ray White Cottesloe

Also... Michelle Ralph joins Ray White Cottesloe as GM, Sam Mansy launches boutique brand with @realty, and Ray White Remuera expands with a Greenlane acquisition.

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Elite Agent Editor
February 23rd, 2025

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Patricia Valinho, Ken Baker, Megan Jaffe, Paolo Boni

The RBA might have been making headlines this week, but the big industry changes are right here in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

High profile buyers agent Simon Cohen has joined view.com.au as their property expert and ambassador, and will be sharing his unique insights across the rapidly growing platform.

US giant, CoStar Group wants to buy Domain, in what's shaping up as the first big test for interim CEO Greg Ellis.

Michelle Ralph has been named GM at Ray White Cottesloe joining one of the top luxury teams in Western Australia.

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

This week’s big moves

Simon Cohen, CEO of Cohen Handler Photo: Supplied

"View.com.au is not just changing the way people research and find property, it's disrupting the way agents find vendors, and I'm thrilled to share my knowledge, experience, and passion to help guide buyers, sellers, and agents alike."

SIMON COHEN

Simon Cohen joins view.com.au as their property expert

The Luxe Listings Sydney star and Cohen Handler founder will provide property insights across Seven West Media platforms reaching 17 million Australians monthly. More here.

A bid has been launched for Domain. Photo: Domain

CoStar Group bids $2.7b for Domain.

The US real estate giant has secured a 17% stake in Australia's second-largest property platform sending Domain shares soaring 37%. More here.

Promotions, partnerships and progress

This week we highlight some exciting new appointments, family ventures, and significant network expansions across the country. We've rounded them up for you here…

Michelle Ralph. Photo: Ray White

Michelle Ralph appointed GM at Ray White Cottesloe.
The 20-year industry veteran joins Jody Fewster's top-performing team and will bring her unique leadership skills to the high-profile Western suburbs agency. More here.

Sam Mansy. Image: Supplied

Sam Mansy launches boutique brand with @realty.
He established Mansy Estate Agents in just four weeks using the OASIS platform while selling over 65 properties since joining. More here.

Megan Jaffe and Thomas Farmer. Photo: Ray White

Ray White Remuera expands with Greenlane acquisition.
Industry leaders Megan Jaffe and Thomas Farmer add to their network following last year's Ponsonby opening marking their third Auckland location. More here.

The RWC Collective team. Photo: Ray White

Ray White Collective launches commercial division 
Isaac Sarra and Neal Orpin will lead RWC Collective alongside owners Haesley Cush and Matt Lancashire to expand their premium service offerings. More here.

Also…

Davis family brings Harcourts to Katanning. 
Steve and son Reuben have launched Team Blue's newest office in Western Australia's Great Southern region, bringing generations of local experience. More here.

Chelsea Anderson returns to Burgess Rawson.
She's been appointed Head of Asset Management Victoria bringing extensive industry experience back to where her career began. More here.

Ken Baker joins PRD's expansion drive.
The experienced real estate professional takes on Business Development Manager role to accelerate the network's national growth strategy for 2025. More here.

Paolo Boni joins Place Redcliffe Peninsula.
The record-breaking agent reunites with Jess Culling to become the area's first Place specialist in Burpengary East. More here.

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And finally…

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