In this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers, we shine the spotlight on James Nixon, who joins The Rubinstein Group as they expand into boutique developments in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We also highlight Ange Hill, who is joining Ray White Wilston, and Andy Camm, who is leading the new McGrath Whitsundays office

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!

James Nixon joins The Rubinstein Group

James Nixon has joined TRG as the agency branches out into projects for the first time, focusing on boutique developments in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. More here.

Rebrands, expansions and new beginnings

There’s been a lot happening in real estate this week, with new offices, agencies joining forces and fresh beginnings. We’ve rounded them up here…

Record revenue for rent.com.au. Group revenue rose 41 per cent in the March quarter of last year, with search portal and RentPay revenue fuelling the positive results. More here.

Andy Camm Leads McGrath Whitsundays. With the tropics booming, the local agent will grow the group's reach in the area. More here.

Harris and Tanner Team Up Harris Real Estate will merge with Tanner Real Estate to expand the group's reach across South Australia. More here.

Ange Hill is off to Ray White. As a renowned auction specialist, Ange wants to take her career to the next level while learning from the best. More here.

Paul Tzamalis Crowned Top Auctioneer. He's won the 2024 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year and will head to Hobart to compete in the national finals. More here.

Sharnee Hundy returns to Laing + Simmons Corporate. She's taken on a role as Senior Property Manager. More here.

Lucy Nell returns to Ray White Rural. The daughter of Ray White Rural CEO, Stephen Nell, some of Lucy's earliest memories are of the group’s head office. More here.

LJ Hooker’s New Trio. Alexandra Sumovic, Katrina Wise and Darren Richards have joined the group as they chase their next growth phase. More here.

Homely's Record Year. The listings portal has notched up more than 15.5 million enquiries as it continues to gain a foothold in the marketplace. More here.

Weekend Poll

Boston Dynamics launched the new, fully electric, version of its humanoid robot, called Atlas, this week. This made us think that perhaps one day, you could see robots helping in the real estate industry. Do you think there will be a time when a humanoid robot adds value to what you do?

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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