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.

Real Brokerage to acquire REMAX, form Real REMAX Group

Real REMAX Group will be headquartered in Miami and trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker REAX. Real CEO Tamir Poleg will serve as chairman and CEO.

Compass taps Greg Hague for director of home sale strategy role

The 50-year real estate professional is a licensed attorney and an experienced home-sale strategist.

LA-based KB Home relocates to Arizona

KB’s new corporate home base in Maricopa County, located at the Hayden Ferry Lakeside business park, will preside over the company’s operations in 49 markets across the country.

Hinds Team moves to Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

The Hinds Team, led by founder Kathryn Hinds, is now affiliated with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.

Amanda Lybeck returns to Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

In her new role, Lybeck will oversee the brokerage’s creative department and project managers and expand the Executive Club, a personalized marketing service for top-performing brokers and teams.

Heather Warner switches to Coldwell Banker Bain in Bellevue

Warner has seven years of real estate experience. Prior to becoming a broker, she was a flight attendant with American Airlines for nearly two decades.

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.

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