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Sophie Lyon’s new role, Back to the future for LJ Hooker, The agency going au naturel
plus R&W Caboolture turns 30, Laing+Simmons expansion and Ray White arrives in Concord
Elite Agent Editor
April 21st, 2024
Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Shaun O'Callaghan, Jodie Hughes, Dane Atherton, Sophie Lyons
In this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers, we speak to leadership expert Sophie Lyon, who has joined national training and consulting platform Real+. We also put the spotlight on Jayden Nichols as he takes reins of LJ Hooker Muswellbrook, and Dane Atherton opening another new office for Coastal.
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 + Shakers!
This week’s big news
Real+ CEO Fiona Blayney with Sophie Lyon, who has joined Real+ as partner. Photo: Real+
“I want to help people have the skillset to have really good, fruitful conversations with their clients so they can build trust with them as I think that’s something we’re in danger of losing.”
Real+ bolsters PM expertise, adding Sophie Lyon to the team
Leadership and property management expert Sophie Lyon has joined Real+ and says she is looking forward to helping leaders take the next step in their careers. More here.
The team at R+W Caboolture
“We feel very privileged to have played a role in helping this region thrive and grow into what it is today.”
R+W Caboolture celebrates 30 years
The Lachmund family is celebrating 30 years of real estate growth, connecting with the community and giving to charity, with Richardson & Wrench in Caboolture. More here.
Rebrands, expansions and new beginnings
In this week’s roundup, we’ve gathered all of the new starts, new offices and new brands.
Jayden Nichols Goes Back to The Future. He’s taking the reins of LJ Hooker Muswellbrook, the same office where he started his career. More here.
Laing+Simmons Expanding. Locations in Lakemba and Five Dock have been added to the boutique network as they continue to grow. More here.
Ray White Arrives in Concord. Christian Leung, Rick Pignetti and Michael Carbone have joined the leading brand, as the local agents get set to expand their reach in the area. More here.
Coastal Heads North. Dane Atherton’s new independent brand has opened its sixth Gold Coast office in Coomera. More here.
Shaun O'Callaghan Goes Au Naturel. His Torquay agency has rebranded to Natural Real Estate as they look to establish their own identity. More here.
Jodie Hughes Joins Raine & Horne. As one of the leading agents in South East Queensland, she’s set to grow the new office in Warwick and expand her offerings. More here.
Weekend Poll
On Monday, we reported that confidence in the property market was rising in every state except Victoria. We want to know what vendor and buyer sentiment is like in your market.
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!)
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