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.

Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth to drive agent success on AI platform

Compass International Holdings has named Rory Golod to the newly created role of president of growth, the company announced. 

Keller Williams promotes Jason Abrams to chief industry and strategy officer

During his 25 years at KW, Abrams has served as an operating principal, team leader, MAPS coach, founding board member of KW Next Gen and host of the Millionaire Real Estate Agent podcast. 

JK Monarch acquired by Trumark Homes

Founded by Jonathan Bartels in 2011, JK Monarch is actively building in Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Lakewood and Enumclaw.

Shay Artzi named chief technology officer of Compass International Holdings

Artzi previously served as Compass’ head of engineering, facilitating the launches of Compass AI and Compass One.

Neda Navab named president of Compass

The change comes as Robert Reffkin takes the role of chairman and CEO of the newly formed Compass International Holdings.

Svetlana Baranchuk affiliates with Coldwell Banker Bain in Bellevue

Svetlana Baranchuk has 10 years of real estate experience, most recently working with Better Properties NW.

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty partners with Hill Harper for hybrid space next to Madison Park office

RSIR’s other hybrid brokerage endeavors include Bruciato with Chef Brandon McGill at RSIR Bainbridge Island, FogRose Atelier at RSIR Kirkland and Jocovine Bistro & Events by Adrian Lopez at RSIR Bellevue.

Nick Shivers Team joins eXp Realty

Active throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Nick Shivers Team amassed a sales volume over $178 million across 360 sales in 2025.

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Sofia Padilla VP of new developments amid launch of Gwo Piña Buchanan Team

“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.

New developer land-sales team to take over operations at Suncadia, replacing Suncadia Real Estate Company

Brokers who were previously affiliated with SREC will now operate independently or affiliate with local brokerages.

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman steps down after Rocket integration

The longtime executive said he was leaving now that the company has completed its integration with Rocket Companies, which acquired it last year. 

Michele Schuler, Schuler Team join Real Residential

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.

The Agency adds 4 former RSIR brokers including Mumma team

Four Seattle-area brokers departed Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty for The Agency: Grace Yu, Carrie Debuys and Kara and Kyle Mumma.

Real Residential adds Kimi Boznak, Corey Atherton in Suncadia

Both agents were previously affiliated with Suncadia Real Estate, where Atherton served as designated and managing broker.

Keeler & Golan moves from Redfin to Compass

Formerly affiliated with Redfin, the two-person team has over 1,000 career transactions with a volume of over $104 million in 2024.

Jen Cameron moving The Agency Seattle to Old Bellevue

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.

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