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.
“We are proud to support the strategic evolution of our brokers to align their passions with expanding opportunities in our industry with our shared brand,” said President and CEO Dean Jones.
Brokers who were previously affiliated with SREC will now operate independently or affiliate with local brokerages.
The longtime executive said he was leaving now that the company has completed its integration with Rocket Companies, which acquired it last year.
Schuler, previously associated with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, has over 20 years of experience in the Puget Sound-area market and nearly $700 million in career sales.
Four Seattle-area brokers departed Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty for The Agency: Grace Yu, Carrie Debuys and Kara and Kyle Mumma.
Both agents were previously affiliated with Suncadia Real Estate, where Atherton served as designated and managing broker.
Formerly affiliated with Redfin, the two-person team has over 1,000 career transactions with a volume of over $104 million in 2024.
Designed by Seattle-based interior designer Caren Currie, the Old Bellevue office features black-and-white checkered floors, 40-inch chandeliers, gold accents and a custom mural by Morgan Zion.
Shriner has 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and co-founded The Shriner Group with his wife, Laura Shriner.
The advocacy group also named Richard Woods as its 2026 first vice president and 2027 president.
The group departs from The Agency.
A broker since the 1970s, Nelson’s industry experience also includes his tenure as president of Seattle King County REALTORS®.
Previously an independent brokerage, the team of nine agents will now operate out of Compass’ Fremont office.
Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.
Hindle has 24 years of experience in the Seattle real estate industry.
Led by Tracy Erickson, The Collective Group has closed 600 homes for over $575 million since its founding in 2020.