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.

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.

Betsy Tarpley affiliates with Coldwell Banker Bain

An 11-year veteran of the real estate industry, she previously served as managing broker of Strategy Real Estate.

The Agency Seattle adds Jake Neuman

“The culture at The Agency is top-notch, and everyone is so welcoming,” Neuman shared in a press release.

Vicki Jackson joins The Agency

Jackson was previously affiliated with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty in Kirkland as a founding broker for nearly 11 years.

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.

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