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.

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.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates names Jason Waugh president 

Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.

Washington REALTORS® appoints new CEO

Washington REALTORS® appointed a new chief executive officer, Nathan Gorton, following the retirement of former CEO Steve Francks.

Four Side partner brokerages launch in Seattle area

Side is expanding further into Washington with the addition of four new partner companies in the Seattle area.

Fulton Grace Realty expands into Arizona

Chicago-based brokerage Fulton Grace Realty is expanding into Arizona with its first franchise partner.

Longtime John L. Scott broker acquires Federal Way office

Hettler brings his son and fellow John L. Scott broker, Matt Hettler, to Federal Way, where he’ll be involved in office operations.

Mark McLaughlin rejoins Compass as chief strategist

Two years after his original departure from the company, Mark McLaughlin is returning to Compass as the company’s chief real estate strategist.

Keller Williams brings in former CEO Mark Willis as strategic consultant 

Mark Willis served as Keller Williams CEO from 2005 to 2015. 

Sandy Saga appointed to principal managing broker of Coldwell Banker Bain’s Redmond and Issaquah offices

Coldwell Banker Bain announced that Sandy Saga will take over as principal managing broker for two of the company’s Eastside offices.

Scott Wetzel appointed chief development officer of Windermere Real Estate

In his new role, Wetzel will focus on expanding the parent company’s 10-state footprint further across the country.

Margo Hass Klein joins Compass in Tacoma

Klein departs from Coldwell Banker, where she was recognized as the top producing agent.

Melissa Camp named sales director for The Vineyard at Crescent Ridge

Crescent Ridge, a luxury master-planned community in the Crescent Bar region, announced that Melissa Camp will serve as sales director for its newest neighborhood, The Vineyard.

Laurie Lenihan named principal managing broker for Coldwell Banker Bain’s Kirkland office

Coldwell Banker Bain announced that Laurie Lenihan will serve as the new principal managing broker for the firm’s Kirkland office.

PulteGroup appoints Kevin Henry chief people officer 

The incoming executive has held similar roles at BlueLinx Corp. and Extended Stay America. 

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