IndustryPeople on the Move at RE/MAX, Virginia Realtors, Constellation1Travis Saxton named EVP of strategy for RE/MAX Holdings; Rick Lugg promoted to CEO of Virginia Realtors; Constellation1 adds 4 SVPs following brand unification.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 23, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move at NAR, RE/MAX, Zillow and moreNAR hires industry relations exec; Chris Lim to lead growth at RE/MAX; Zillow names new GM for Flex; RealScout shuffles leadership; LPT hires operations pro.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 16, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move: A new CEO for San Diego RealtorsTessa Hultz ‘uniquely qualified’ to guide SDAR’s ‘change and growth’; Sherry Chris departs adviser role at Anywhere; Constellation Software elevates president.Real Estate News StaffDecember 27, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Texas Realtors CEO to retire; Fathom appoints new VPLongtime Texas Realtors Executive VP Mike Barnett will take over as CEO on April 1; Andrew Shock named VP of operations at Fathom; RESO announces 2025 board.Real Estate News StaffUpdated December 13, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: KW appoints growth leader; NTREIS CEO to retireTeam and franchise leader Shanan Steere named director of growth operations for KW; John Holley, CEO of Texas' largest MLS, retiring after 20 years.Real Estate News StaffNovember 22, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Top leaders at Fathom take on expanded rolesFathom Holdings names its first chief revenue officer, promotes Realty COO to president; Inside Real Estate adds C-suite leaders.Real Estate News StaffNovember 15, 2024
BrokeragesCEO Anthony Hitt out at Engel & VölkersHitt had been with the Germany-based luxury franchisor since 2010. Chief Strategy Officer Stuart Siegel will serve as interim CEO.Real Estate News StaffNovember 12, 2024
BrokeragesPeople on the Move at Premier Sotheby's, Coldwell BankerLong & Foster exec named president of Florida's Premier Sotheby's International Realty; veteran brokerage leader now Atlanta regional VP for Coldwell Banker. Real Estate News StaffOctober 25, 2024
IndustryA new CEO for REcolorado; C-level execs join MoxiWorks, OpendoorDana Bennett brings brokerage as well as MLS experience to REcolorado; MoxiWorks hires its first CMO as it eyes expansion to mid-market and agent customers.Stephanie Reid-SimonsOctober 3, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at Realtor.com, Canopy, Virginia RealtorsFormer NextHome co-founder joins Realtor.com; North Carolina’s Canopy Realtor Association promotes VP to general counsel and COO; Virginia Realtors CEO retires.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 20, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Rayse adds 3 C-level leadersAgent-client collaborative platform Rayse engages industry veterans as it works to empower real estate professionals; Fannie Mae chief economist stepping down.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 6, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: C.A.R. names a new CEOPhil Hawkins joins the association following 9 years as CEO of a local California Realtor association, says he is "ready to seize opportunities that lie ahead."Real Estate News StaffAugust 8, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: eXp taps VP for growth; OREA leader resignsTroy Palmquist will oversee a product team, commercial real estate and more for eXp; Tim Hudak is stepping down as Ontario association CEO effective August 2.Real Estate News StaffJuly 24, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: CoStar elevates finance leadersRich Simonelli is back at CoStar after a 5-year hiatus, leading investor relations, while Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer.Real Estate News StaffJuly 15, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: KW promotes execs across 3 divisionsThe brokerage giant announced new leaders in its commercial and coaching divisions as well as its nonprofit, KW Cares; Tomo's co-founder steps down.Real Estate News StaffJuly 1, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: CEO changes at Bluegrass, Raleigh associationsRichard Gibbens will take on the top leadership role at Bluegrass Realtors and Imagine MLS; Dave Phillips, CEO of RRAR, announces his departure.Real Estate News StaffJune 21, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: New CFOs at CoStar, Inside Real EstateThe companies have hired veteran financial executives to support growth efforts, with Chris Lown joining CoStar and Chris Black joining the proptech leader. Real Estate News StaffJune 19, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: RE/MAX shakeup continues as COO steps downSerene Smith had been chief operating officer since 2017, a position RE/MAX will now sunset. The company has also hired an EVP for HR and administration.Real Estate News StaffJune 4, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Fathom, EXIT add to their C-suitesFinancial services exec Jon Gwin named COO of Fathom Holdings; longtime EXIT Realty SVP Susan Harrison promoted to CIO role.Real Estate News StaffMay 29, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: RE/MAX Results founder retires after 4-decade careerJohn Collopy steps down from the multibillion-dollar franchise; Suzanne Bushard named president. Plus, new leadership at Offerpad and Move Concierge.Real Estate News StaffMay 23, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: A C-suite shakeup at HomeServices of AmericaChristy Budnick is out after three years as HSF Affiliates CEO; Gino Blefari to take on dual CEO roles. Plus, a new VP of operations at United.Real Estate News StaffMay 16, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: eXp promotes growth leaders; CB names marketing VPeXp elevates seven executives to support growth and agent success; Coldwell Banker brings on luxury marketing pro.Real Estate News StaffApril 30, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: C.A.R. CEO resigns; eXp names new CMOJohn Sebree is leaving the California Association of Realtors, while Wendy Forsythe will move into the role of CMO at eXp.Real Estate News StaffApril 23, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Chicago Association of Realtors president resignsDrussy Hernandez said the move was necessary due to “external professional obligations.” CAR president-elect Erika Villegas will take over the role on May 15.Real Estate News StaffApril 19, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Promotions at JPAR, Realty ONE; MLS Now names CEOJPAR president Laura O’Conner adds chief operating officer to her title; David Romero takes on chief customer officer role at Realty ONE + more role changes.Real Estate News StaffUpdated April 6, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Realty ONE elevates 5 women execsThe internal promotions will help “drive our brand into a new era of growth and success,” said the company’s founder and CEO.Real Estate News StaffMarch 22, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at Windermere, T3 Sixty, NAHREP, Cape Fear RealtorsWindermere appoints sales director for California; T3 Sixty promotes tech leaders; NAHREP names 2024 president; Janet Kane now CEO at Cape Fear Realtors.Real Estate News StaffMarch 19, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at RateMyAgent, Christie's SoCal powerhouse, RelevateJim Crisera leaves MoxiWorks for RMA; Jamie Duran takes on EVP role at AKG Christie's; Sheila Dodson to lead consulting, industry relations at Relevate.Real Estate News StaffUpdated March 8, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at CoreLogic, BHGRE and RealtracsCoreLogic promotes Kevin Greene to real estate GM; BHGRE appoints Karrie-Ann Sheppard as VP of Learning; Realtracs creates 3-member advisory board.Real Estate News StaffMarch 1, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: ‘Dynamic leader’ named Fort Worth association CEOSuzanne Westrum’s leadership and business experience seen as a significant benefit to GFWAR; Relevate promotes tech and operations leaders.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 25, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Anywhere shuffles execs, Zillow hires policy proRudy Wolfs joins Anywhere as CTO while Melissa McSherry announces plans to leave COO role; Nicole Booth joins Zillow's government relations team.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 12, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at ERA, Anywhere, OAR and MetroTex Frank Malpica to lead franchise development at ERA; Joseph Lenz joins Anywhere board; Bryan Hutchinson takes on CEO role at OAR; Justin Landon to helm MetroTex.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 11, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: Longtime HAR CEO Bob Hale to retire in 2026Hale announces his retirement after more than 50 years with the organization. Plus, Scott Mitchelson joins Corcoran as growth leader; Josh Team joins SERHANT.Real Estate News StaffUpdated January 30, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at MARIS, real estate tech firmsCameron Paine takes on top role at MARIS as CEO David Price retires; Happy Grasshopper, HomeScout, Rechat and Lundy announce new executive hires.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 23, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at Zillow, Broker Public Portal, moreVC pro Bill Gurley returns to Zillow board; Rehn Chavez named COO at VESTAPLUS; Dan Troup joins BPP as CEO; Janet Kane named Interim CEO at Cape Fear Realtors.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2024
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: ‘Technological trailblazer’ named CEO of San Diego MLSSaul Klein, who helped push real estate online in the '90s and served in numerous tech and leadership roles, is the new CEO and director of SDMLS.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 4, 2024
BrokeragesPeople on the Move at Keller WilliamsKW promotes two longtime leaders to help enhance regional growth.Real Estate News StaffDecember 20, 2023
IndustryPeople on the Move at Compass, Collabra, CMLSCOO Greg Hart to leave Compass as company eliminates role; Collabra Technology taps Scott Feldman as chief revenue officer; CMLS names board members.Real Estate News StaffDecember 13, 2023
IndustryPeople on the Move: NAR names new marketing and comms leaderSuzanne Bouhia will take on the role of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective Dec. 11, during a turbulent time for the organization.Real Estate News StaffDecember 5, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: NAR's 2024 leaders take their postsAfter taking on the role of president a few months early, Tracy Kasper joined other officers for their gala moment at the association’s conference.Real Estate News StaffNovember 20, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: RE/MAX Holdings names new CEOErik Carlson replaces interim CEO Steve Joyce as the leader of the company's real estate brokerage and mortgage divisions.Real Estate News StaffNovember 13, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: Livian, Real bring on seasoned execsThad Fisher, former eXp, Anywhere and Zillow leader, joins KW's Livian platform; Christian Wallace named first chief of integrated home services at Real.Real Estate News StaffOctober 23, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: A new leader at Coldwell BankerColdwell Banker Affiliates appoints BHHS exec Jason Waugh as president; PLACE names coach Brendon Burchard as chief growth advisor.Real Estate News StaffOctober 11, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: eXp names chief learning officerBryon Ellington, who has held executive roles at Century 21, Anywhere and KW during his 20-year career, will lead training and coaching initiatives.Real Estate News StaffOctober 3, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: Promotions at @properties, a retirement at MLS NowTwo @properties leaders, Liz Thompson and Nicole Konsler, have moved into VP roles; MLS Now CEO Carl DeMusz to retire after 23 years.Real Estate News StaffOctober 1, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: NAHREP names CEO at new builder org; Real hires finance VPGeorge Carrillo will take on the top role at the newly launched National Hispanic Construction Alliance; Ravi Jani joins Real as VP of investor relations.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 25, 2023
BrokeragesPeople on the Move: Christie's elevates 2 execs to presidentFormer president Chris Lim moves into an advisory role, while EVPs Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck will share the top leadership position. Real Estate News StaffSeptember 19, 2023
IndustryPeople on the Move: LeadingRE, Addressable, Women's Council add women to C-suiteIndie brokerage network LeadingRE has a new COO, chief legal officer; marketing platform Addressable taps Opendoor exec as COO; Women's Council names new CEO.Real Estate News StaffUpdated September 11, 2023
IndustryPeople on the Move: Longtime Redfin exec departsAdam Wiener, Redfin’s president of real estate services and "moral compass," is leaving after more than 15 years with the company.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 1, 2023
IndustryPeople on the Move: NWMLS CEO reveals retirement plansTom Hurdelbrink will step down in December, with NWMLS general counsel Justin Haag moving into the top spot.Real Estate News StaffAugust 17, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at OJO, @propertiesOJO promotes former KW CEO Chris Heller and Jerimiah Taylor to top roles; @properties elevates Branden Lopez to general counsel.Real Estate News StaffAugust 1, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at Livian and eXpLivian, the KW-affiliated teams platform, names a new president; longtime Century 21 exec moves to eXp. Real Estate News StaffJuly 22, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at Offerpad and WindermereA new CFO joins Offerpad as the company looks to “accelerate its near-term growth,” and Windermere appoints a longtime leader as chief development officer.Real Estate News StaffJuly 14, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at ERA, BHGRE, Coldwell Banker, Poplar HomesChange is afoot at Anywhere brands, where 2 new presidents are filling the role vacated by Sherry Chris and regional leadership has shifted at Coldwell Banker.Real Estate News StaffJune 16, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at Realty ONE and John R. WoodDavid Romero was hired as EVP of growth at Realty ONE, and John R. Wood Christie's announced 4 exec-level promotions.Real Estate News StaffMay 17, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at United RE, eXp, Lake Homes RealtyBrokerage leader Phillip Cantrell named SVP at United Real Estate; Carolyn Merchant promoted to CMO at eXp Realty; Lake Homes adds growth-focused leaders.Real Estate News StaffApril 13, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at Real, Endpoint, Epique and Howard HannaAlexandra Lumpkin first general counsel at Real, Shawna Hernandez lands COO role at Endpoint, Sam Rodriguez joins Epique board, Kris Burdick promoted at Hanna.Real Estate News StaffMarch 31, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move: Gorman moves on, Miami association gets a new leader, moreRyan Gorman leads btcRE consultancy, Ines Hegedus-Garcia chairs MIAMI board, Dave Howe now CEO at MetroList, Nicole Aissa first president at Red Oak.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 13, 2023
IndustryPeople on the move at Compass, MoxiWorks, Coldwell Banker and Douglas EllimanThe latest movers: Regional president Wendy Forsythe, CTO Mike Messig, VP Brett Matsuura, General Counsel Deva Roberts.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 5, 2023
IndustryPeople on the move: Who's moving up at Zillow, Anywhere and moreThe latest movers: Beverly Jackson at Zillow, Egbert Perry at Anywhere, Jason Nicosia at BHGRE, Kevin Patsel at Compass, Christine Pappas at Keyes.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 27, 2023
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions and appointments in JanuaryThe latest moves: Anne Colvin joins Christie's, Dan Troup re-elected to RESO board, Justin Messer promoted to CEO at Prosperity.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 14, 2023
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: Katie Scherping, Gabe Richter, Marcus Phipps, Jeryl Vallie-CepidaReal Estate News StaffDecember 9, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: CMLS board of directors, Brent Dobsch, Dana Bina, Branden Lopez, Leo Pareja, Miguel BergerReal Estate News StaffDecember 3, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: NAR leadership team, Andrew Kazeniac, Kalani Reelitz, Katie Smithson, Rachel Scheid, Ravi ShankarReal Estate News StaffNovember 18, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresSee who’s taking on new executive leadership roles across the real estate industry.Real Estate News StaffOctober 26, 2022