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.

Coldwell Banker Bain announces new regional leadership team

Gregg Lane will handle brokerage services, David Sly will handle broker development and Jamie Girvin will handle strategic growth.

Steve Sanelli joins Coldwell Banker Bain of Issaquah

Steve Sanelli is now affiliated with the Issaquah office of Coldwell Banker Bain as an associate broker.

COMPASS welcomes four agents to Bellingham office

Team leader Brandon Nelson, a former home inspector and builder, brings over 20 years of experience in the Bellingham real estate market to his new brokerage.

Amy Lessinger replaces Nick Bailey as RE/MAX president 

Nick Bailey is out after the company suffered its sixth consecutive quarter of losses.

The Agency adds two more Seattle agents

“We are excited to continue our growth with these incredible brokers,” Managing Partner Jen Cameron told Seattle Agent.

Brian Hawkins and Cyrus O’Bryant join The Agency

Brian Hawkins and Cyrus O’Bryant are now affiliated with The Agency Seattle. Both brokers were formerly associated with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.

The Agency launches new office on Bainbridge Island

The office, known as The Agency Bainbridge Island, marks the brokerage’s second in Washington state.

Peter Ryu joins New American Funding as Bellevue branch manager

New American Funding announced that Peter Ryu will join its upcoming Bellevue branch as branch manager.

The Agency Seattle snags three top agents

Three agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty have joined The Agency Seattle: Sandra Hines, Blake Waggoner and Dave Janssens.

Justin Haag appointed to CMLS board of directors

“I’m honored to join this group of outstanding industry leaders,” Haag, who also serves as the CEO of NWMLS, said in a press release.

Real Residential picks up two Seattle brokers

Real Residential is growing — the Seattle-based brokerage recently added two real estate professionals to its roster of agents.

Former ‘Bachelor’ brings his team to The Real Brokerage

Mesnick first joined the Seattle-area real estate scene in 2013 after starring as the lead in season 13 of “The Bachelor,” making history as the first single dad to be featured in the role.

Mark Willis returns to his former role as CEO at Keller Williams

Mark Willis, who served as CEO of Keller Williams from 2005 to 2014, has stepped back into the role effective immediately.

RE/MAX Holdings names new CEO, Erik Carlson, after 2-year search

RE/MAX Holdings has named a new CEO after nearly two years of searching: Erik Carlson, former CEO of the DISH Network Corporation. The firm’s last CEO, Adam Contos, stepped down in January 2022.

NAR names Nykia Wright interim CEO, replacing retiring Bob Goldberg

Nykia Wright has been named interim CEO for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Nov. 20.

John L. Scott acquires Sterling Johnston Real Estate

“We are thrilled to have Sterling Johnston brokers and leaders join John L. Scott,” said J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott.

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