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.

David Hamilton returns to Coldwell Banker Bain’s Kirkland office

“I am thrilled to be back working alongside my wife, Debra Hamilton, and doing what we do best,” Hamilton said.

Nate Short joins Coldwell Banker Bain

Broker Nate Short has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Bain, joining the company’s Bellevue office. He has 23 years of real estate experience.

Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO

Wacksman joined Zillow from Microsoft in 2009.

Jeff Tucker named new principal economist for Windermere

“I’m endlessly fascinated by the housing market, and I love to find new ways to explain why market trends matter,” said Tucker.

OneTrust Home Loans names Christine Madrid as SVP

Madrid will lead expansion of the company’s national builder joint-venture division.

Coldwell Banker Bain adds Yang Xiao to Bellevue office

A 10-year veteran of the local industry, Xiao was formerly associated with RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.

Jacob Ramirez reaffiliates with Coldwell Banker Bain

Ramirez was most recently an agent with John L. Scott.

Blue Chip Realty joins Century 21

University Place-based brokerage Blue Chip Realty is now affiliated with CENTURY 21 and will operate as CENTURY 21 Blue Chip.

Chris Knapp steps into president role at Proper Rate

Knapp is optimistic about where the industry is headed this fall and beyond.

Wayne Stephens joins Edmonds office of Coldwell Banker Bain

“Coldwell Banker Bain is home for me, so I could not see myself with any other Brokerage,” Stephens shared in a press release.

Kristy Stutz joins Edmonds office of Coldwell Banker Bain

Kristy Stutz, a 15-year veteran of the real estate industry, is now affiliated with the Edmonds office of Coldwell Banker Bain.

Storyteller Brandon Newman joins Coldwell Banker Real Estate as VP of Marketing

Brandon Newman has joined Coldwell Banker Real Estate as vice president of marketing.

Chris Hutchens returns to Guaranteed Rate as producing area manager and SVP of mortgage lending

Chris Hutchens is rejoining Guaranteed Rate in a newly expanded role: producing area manager and senior vice president of mortgage lending.

Jeffrey Currier named company financial officer of John L. Scott Real Estate

“Jeff brings rich financial planning and analysis experience to this role,” Company Operating Officer Monty Smith said in a press release.

Kristi Jenkins joins Real Broker

Kristi Jenkins, a founding member and former managing broker of The Agency Seattle, is now affiliated with Real Broker.

Leo Pareja takes over as CEO of eXp Realty

Pareja replaces former CEO Glenn Sanford, who will maintain his roles as founder, chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings.

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