Tony O'Doherty launches McGrath Bulimba, Larissa Schembri steps up, Chris Borg switches teams

Also... Gunn & Co merges with Jellis Craig Inner West, Hanan Cawley takes charge at Highland Gold Coast, and Laing+Simmons adds four new locations.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Larissa Schembri, Hanan Cawley, Lyn Sills, Jason Hetherington

There’s just 16 days until Christmas and agencies are busy getting their rosters all lined up for a big start to 2025.

One of the the top agents in Queensland, Tony O'Doherty is looking a big year ahead, having launched the new McGrath Bulimba.

Larissa Schembri might only be 28, but she’s stepped up as director at LJ Hooker Liverpool and is looking to make things happen next year.

It’s not every day that a mortgage broker takes on a real estate agency, but Chris Borg has with the Raine & Horne Shoreline.

Sit back, grab a coffee and get ready to get up to speed in this week’s edition of Mover + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

Tony O'Doherty

"Everything I do in my downtime is related to getting better at my job, and servicing my clients in the best way possible.”

TONY O’DOHERTY

Tony O'Doherty to lead McGrath Bulimba

Queensland's second-top agent joins McGrath with over $208 million in FY24 sales and impressive credentials. More here.

Besser & Co

Partnerships, Promotions and Property Pioneers

This week we put the spotlight on exciting industry collaborations, milestone achievements and innovative leadership appointments across the real estate landscape. We've rounded them up for you here…

Area Specialist partners with Real Estate Brilliance in WA. Michael Choi and Ryan Thompson join forces to provide comprehensive agent training and support across Western Australia. More here.

Isabella Kou to lead Barry Plant Balwyn. The accomplished agent steps up as director of the newest Barry Plant Eastern Group office after seven successful years in the industry. More here.

Lyn Sills hits major milestone at @realty. Rural property expert celebrates a decade with the network and 500+ property sales while doubling her income. More here.

Travis Gill expands RE/MAX Advantage team. Three experienced agents join the Wynnum office including Julie Harris and Sean Dawson returning to RE/MAX plus Kim Gordon relocating from New Zealand. More here.

Proptech Labs claims national growth award. The property technology firm beat 22,000 contenders to win Telstra's Outstanding Growth category for their innovative property management solutions. More here.

Hanan Cawley to lead Highland Gold Coast. The $350m agent joins as Managing Director following the group's Queensland expansion and will spearhead operations in the growing market. More here.

Gunn & Co merges with Jellis Craig Inner West. Anthony Gunn and his experienced team join forces to strengthen the network's presence in Melbourne's Inner West. More here.

Larissa Schembri takes director role at LJ Hooker. The 28-year-old rising star partners with mentor Sam Nader to lead the new Liverpool office. More here.

Jason Hetherington takes growth role at Calibre. The new Head of Growth has already recruited two sales agents and a senior property manager to the Brisbane agency. More here.

Chris Borg opens Raine & Horne Shoreline. The award-winning finance specialist acquired Shoreline Real Estate and will lead a team of five agents servicing the Frankston to Sorrento market. More here.

Laing+Simmons adds four new locations. The boutique brand expands with offices in Kings Langley, Maroubra, Ingleburn and Point Cook as part of their strategic growth plan. More here

Harcourts Foundation backs childhood cancer support. The $10,000 grant will double all donations during Christmas Appeal week to help families across SA and NT. More here.

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