Tara Christianson steps up at REA, Peter and David Snow head to The Agency, Paul Curtain ramps up Place One Group

Also... Rising star Callum Donders achieves Pinnacle Tier status, Pulse Property appoints Larissa Reed, and Ray White Rural opens a new office in Coolah.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Melinda Jennison, Hamish Firth, Larissa Reed, Greg Pratt

December is here already and it marks the final dash to the end of year, just as all so the big changes ramp up in this weeks ’s edition of Movers and Shakers.

Respected digital expert, Tara Christianson is taking on a new role at REA Group, as National Customer Training Manager as the company looks to double down on service.

It’s a white Christmas for Snow Real Estate Toowoomba. as brothers Peter and David Snow bring their 70-year family business to The Agency.

Place One Group keeps on growing up in Brisbane with Paul Curtain taking on new Gumdale and Graceville offices as his presence expands in the area.

Sit back, relax and get ready for this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

Tara Christianson has been appointed National Customer Training Manager at REA Group - Photo: IG

“This new structure is about creating better employee experiences so that we can create better customer experiences. It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and I’m feeling good.”

TARA CHRISTIANSON

Tara Christianson steps up at REA Group.

The former Digital Strategist takes on the National Customer Training Manager role to lead initiatives across the real estate sector. More here.

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Promotions, partnerships and property pioneers

This week we focus on some rising stars making their mark, strategic partnerships forming, and ambitious expansion plans across the country. We've rounded them up for you here...

Rising star Callum Donders makes his mark. 
From marketing graduate to Pakenham's top performer the Area Specialist agent achieved Pinnacle Tier status and bought his first home at 25. More here.

Pulse Property welcomes new Head of Performance.
Larissa Reed steps into the new leadership role focused on team development and the company’s expansion plans. More here.

Ray White Rural expands to Coolah. 
Hamish Firth teams up with agricultural manager Roger Wood to open his third regional office. More here.

Snow Real Estate joins The Agency in Toowoomba. Brothers Peter and David Snow bring their 70-year family business and 500 property management portfolio to the national network. More here.

Coast Edge Real Estate goes from strength to strength
Greg Pratt's Sunshine Coast agency has been growing rapidly and achieving impressive results with the help of OASIS powered by @realty. More here.

Artemus Group expands Brisbane footprint. The hospitality company behind Howard Smith Wharves has acquired the former Rivoli Theatre for its new HQ. More here.

Leanne Pilkington stays at REIA helm. The experienced leader continues as president with Hannah Gill as deputy president for 2025. More here.

Belle Property expands in Brisbane's The Gap. Industry veterans James Monaghan and Phil Cray bring 35 years combined experience to lead the new office after 15 successful years together. More here.

James Leith joins Cunninghams Northern Beaches. The experienced UK native brings his record-breaking sales expertise to focus on the Forest area. More here.

Place One Group doubles down on Brisbane. Paul Curtain adds Gumdale and Graceville offices to his network stretching from west to water. More here.

Knight Frank expands in Tasmania. Two new asset management teams will oversee 10 shopping centres with Harmonie Green and Diana Mitchell leading operations in Hobart and Launceston. More here.

Mindy Powell-Hodges to lead ONE AGENCY membership. Industry veteran appointed as Global Head of Membership starting 2025. More here.

Master Builders reveals 2024 excellence winners. The national awards ceremony in Hobart saw Billbergia take top construction honours for North Sydney's tallest tower. More here.

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