KW’s CEO ready to turn tech, development strategies into action
Now that he’s spent a year assessing the company and strategizing its next moves, Chris Czarnecki says it’s time to start rolling out new tools and programs.
April 30, 2026
Exclusives
Exclusive interviews and insights from top industry leaders and influencers.
- Being an industry ‘outsider’ gave Real an edge, CEO saysHaving “the courage to dream” spurred Real’s rapid growth, Tamir Poleg said. But, he warned, the “industry is doomed” if brokerages don’t prioritize consumers.April 27, 2026
- Heavy investment in Homes.com is paying off, CEO saysDespite a “very brutal” public battle with shareholders over spending on Homes.com, Andy Florance says agent subscription growth proves the playbook is working.April 25, 2026
- Robert Reffkin says he’s not trying to ‘destroy the MLS’The CIH Chairman and CEO explained why he’s pushing for more choice in how listings are marketed — and questioned the concept of a real estate “industry.”April 24, 2026
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- Portals are ‘increasingly closing their ecosystem’: Realtor.com CEODamian Eales is frustrated that the industry is spending so much time on pre-marketing debates — and so little time addressing the housing supply crunch.April 24, 2026
- NAR is ‘not in the business anymore of creating chaos,’ CEO saysNykia Wright discusses the association’s derisking strategy, why the three-way agreement is an “important authoritative asset” and NAR’s long path ahead.April 23, 2026
- Zillow CEO bullish about AI’s potential, opportunities for agentsThe company is using AI to improve its own efficiency — and to build better tools for real estate professionals, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.April 23, 2026
- Gary Keller’s blunt message for MLS leadersThe Keller Williams co-founder called on MLSs to “clean up their business” — or risk losing it — amid the increasing push toward private listings.Updated April 24, 2026
- The state of the housing market? It ‘sucks,’ Rocket CEO saysVarun Krishna thinks the industry “is not working” as it should — which is why he’s pushing for modernization, inventory fixes and a better consumer experience.April 22, 2026
- ARMLS adopts new independent board modelThe new structure will allow for “more objective, forward-looking decisions,” according to the Arizona-based MLS — and lower the risk of future litigation.March 26, 2026
- Real has ‘a long runway’ for future growth, says CGONew growth leader Jason Cassity isn’t trying to “shake things up,” but to help the firm be more strategic about what it’s already good at: attracting agents.March 24, 2026
- HomeServices CEO ‘skeptical’ of real estate’s litigation trendAs a “recovering” lawyer, Chris Kelly doesn’t think issues like private listings should be decided by a court — especially if consumer interests get overlooked.March 18, 2026
- HomeServices CEO: We’re ready to be the ‘adults in the room’As the industry shifts, “it’s really important that HomeServices steps up and fulfills its obligation” as one of the nation’s top brokerages, Chris Kelly said.March 11, 2026
- NAR ‘shouldn’t be competing with members,’ Hoby Hanna saysHoward Hanna’s CEO weighs in on NAR’s evolving role and explains why he believes control over listing distribution will define the industry’s next phase.January 24, 2026
- Hoby Hanna’s advice for indies after Compass-Anywhere mergerThe deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said.January 17, 2026
- Why HomeSmart is leaning into human support over AIAs other brokerages go all in on AI and automation, HomeSmart President Stacey Onnen wants to make sure that her firm’s agents “never feel left on an island.”December 1, 2025
- NAR rulemaking among ‘biggest systemic risks’ to the industryDan Duffy, CEO of United Real Estate, explains why NAR reforms need to go further and shares the “new paradigm” he and other leaders hope to see.November 26, 2025
- When giants buy giants: ‘Ghost ship’ sails on amid portal warsTrulia went from rival to teammate after Zillow’s 2015 acquisition, but new challengers emerged — including Rocket, with its purchase of Redfin, and Homes.com.October 30, 2025
- When giants buy giants: How acquiring top rival changed ZillowIt was like Coke bought Pepsi when Zillow bought Trulia a decade ago, declaring a truce in what was then its biggest battle for home search dominance.October 28, 2025
- Brokers to NAR: Fix these 6 core areas to ‘restore trust’New broker group says the association must put words into action if it hopes to “quiet the masses that believe NAR is lip servicing the changes being made.”October 27, 2025
- New broker group demands accountability from NARThe working group of 15 executives representing roughly 100K agents is pushing for "real changes" around finances, governance and legally vulnerable policies.October 25, 2025
- Brokerage M&As are picking up — but culture is still keyWindermere Co-President OB Jacobi explains what goes into an acquisition — including when it does — and doesn’t — make sense for companies to come together.October 18, 2025
- eXp is ‘prepared for anything’ as consolidation ramps upA combination of major consolidations and a less cooperative environment could make residential brokerage look more commercial, eXp’s CEO warns.October 15, 2025
- How Zillow sees its relationship with agents and brokersRealizing it was “inextricably linked to the entire industry,” the portal began investing in tools for all agents, not just paying customers, said COO Jun Choo.September 16, 2025
