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.
Founded by Jonathan Bartels in 2011, JK Monarch is actively building in Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Lakewood and Enumclaw.
Artzi previously served as Compass’ head of engineering, facilitating the launches of Compass AI and Compass One.
The change comes as Robert Reffkin takes the role of chairman and CEO of the newly formed Compass International Holdings.
Svetlana Baranchuk has 10 years of real estate experience, most recently working with Better Properties NW.
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.
Active throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Nick Shivers Team amassed a sales volume over $178 million across 360 sales in 2025.
“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.