Making Moves
For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.
Alexander and Kendal Keyes moved their real estate team, A Home in Seattle, to the Side brokerage platform. The team was formerly affiliated with Compass.
“Alee’s approach to real estate is rooted in relationships, not just transactions,” RSIR President and CEO Dean Jones said in a press release.
One broker said recent attacks on the NWMLS were the “final straw” and a turning point in her decision to return to Windermere.
Prior to joining eXp in 2019 in a financial leadership role, Hill worked in finance with The Walt Disney Company, Nissan Motor Corporation and General Motors.
“I am honored to work alongside such recognized industry professionals, and I look forward to carrying our shared legacy forward into the meteoric opportunities that are before us,” said Sofia Padilla.
Her previous work experience includes roles at Blue Origin, Amazon, HelloFresh, OYO Homes and Goldman Sachs.
“It’s an exciting time to join Compass and collaborate with a team that shares my passion for innovation and excellence in real estate,” Hopper said in a press release. “Together, we will continue to elevate the client experience by delivering personalized service and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.”
The new executives have marketing and communications experience in Washington, D.C.
Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.
The appointment, announced at Christie’s International Real Estate’s recent annual conference, will take effect in June.
Mike Buffler, a 13-year veteran of the entertainment banking industry, has joined Rate to provide flexible, strategic mortgage solutions for its athlete and musician clients nationwide.
She’s also launching a new initiative with eXp agent Spring Bengtzen: UPGRADE, which stands for Unlock Potential, Grow Real Estate, And Design Everything.
New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate.
Ramjee closes between $60 million and $88 million in sales volume annually. He’s handling the sales of 30 new homes in 2025, with another 60 in development for 2026.
“This next chapter at Crescent Ridge brings so much to be excited about,” Jacques said in a press release.
“We are elated to have attracted Tom and Rebecca to RSIR,” said President and CEO Dean Jones. “I have tremendous respect for their accomplishments, and for the innovation that they will bring to this division.”