BrokeragesGlenn Sanford steps down as AGNT CEO, passes baton to Leo ParejaSanford, who founded AGNT (formerly eXp World Holdings) in 2009, will continue to serve as board chair, while eXp Realty CEO Pareja will lead the enterprise. Lillian DickersonOctober 8, 2026
IndustryIndustry outsider joins Baird & Warner as COOSarah Casalan joins the Chicago indie after 5 years as president of The UPS Store. Plus, Nicole Beattie appointed chief servicing officer at Rocket Mortgage.Real Estate News StaffOctober 7, 2026
IndustryNew leader takes the reins at Long & FosterDaniel Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who led Long & Foster for over three years. Plus, Michael Brown joins Vesta Home as chief creative officer.Real Estate News StaffOctober 5, 2026
IndustryFirstTeam, HomeServices strengthen leadership teamsThe growing SoCal-based indie has a new chief growth officer, while HSoA appoints 1000WATT founders to C-suite. Plus, exec hires at Flyhomes, STRATMOR, more.Real Estate News StaffOctober 1, 2026
IndustryIVRE hires franchise exec; Cotality promotes client success leaderStacy Seago was named director of franchise development to support Iron Valley’s growth. Plus, Kelly Robinson moves into VP role at Cotality. Real Estate News StaffSeptember 29, 2026
IndustryFormer Lone Wolf GM joins MAVERIX as strategic advisorKyle Hunter moves to MAVERIX after 15+ years at Lone Wolf. Plus, CB Anabasis Realty names Shaun Guerard president of sales; Barrett Sotheby’s adds VP of growth.Real Estate News StaffUpdated September 23, 2026
IndustryZillow promotes longtime accounting exec to replace retiring CAORikki Tremblay was named VP, principal accounting officer, as Zillow’s chief accounting officer prepares to retire. Plus, Key Mortgage appoints new SVP.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 18, 2026
IndustryHoward Hanna promotes longtime execs to support ‘ongoing growth’Leah Gibbons was named chief of staff, and Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed SVP of operations. Plus, Discovery Land Co. hires new East Coast leader.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 15, 2026
IndustryHomes.com names new president after 2-year leadership gapFelix Kusch, a real estate executive who previously oversaw two European home search portals, has been tapped “to get Homes.com to No. 1.”Meghan RoosSeptember 14, 2026
IndustryIRES elevates longtime leader to CEO; The Agency adds regional VPMonths after moving into the COO role, Julie Dahl is now IRES MLS’s new CEO. Plus, 20-year industry vet Jim Lonergan to oversee regional sales at The Agency.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 11, 2026
IndustryCMLS adds advocacy leader to help guide ‘the future of MLS’Cameron Kinzer joins CMLS from Boise Regional Realtors. Plus, Mainstream Realtors names Greg Phillips president; Jamie Huggins becomes a regional leader at C21.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 10, 2026
IndustryColdwell Banker appoints new CMO; PLACE adds mortgage leaderLindsay Listanski will now occupy the brokerage’s C-Suite. Plus, Chad Smith named CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE; Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad board; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 9, 2026
IndustryElliman taps brokerage COO to strengthen ‘operational muscle’After a year with Corcoran, Jamie Gagliano returns to Douglas Elliman as COO of brokerage. Plus, Vesta Home appoints Michael El-Saleh as VP of national sales.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 4, 2026
BrokeragesAlex Vidal trades ERA to lead REMAX’s next era as presidentAfter three years as president of ERA Real Estate, Alex Vidal has moved to REMAX, where he will helm the brand following its acquisition by Real. Amie FisherSeptember 1, 2026
IndustryA leadership shakeup at ERA; new CMO at FirstTeamERA Real Estate has named Frank Malpica president. He replaces Alex Vidal, who will depart the company. Plus, FirstTeam elevates Lauren Henss to the C-suite.Real Estate News StaffAugust 28, 2026
IndustryMoxiWorks adds sales exec; longtime Zillow leader departsShaun Harkley will step into his new role at the tech firm next month. Plus, Zillow’s VP of industry engagement leaves after nearly 20 years at the portal.Real Estate News StaffAugust 19, 2026
BrokeragesPresident, EVP out at REMAX after shareholders approve dealChris Lim and Travis Saxton had been affiliated with REMAX for about 1½ years and are leaving as The Real Brokerage acquisition of the franchisor takes shape.Lillian DickersonAugust 18, 2026
IndustryCape Fear Realtors appoints new COO; Rocket’s board expandsDonna King joins the North Carolina association’s C-suite effective immediately. Plus, Rocket adds Sarah Watterson to its board as an independent director.Real Estate News StaffAugust 17, 2026
IndustryARMLS appoints new CEO; REMAX adds VP of luxuryJeff Bosch will step in when outgoing CEO Matt Consalvo retires this fall. Plus, Michael Altneu joins REMAX as VP of the franchisor’s luxury division.Real Estate News StaffAugust 11, 2026
IndustryC-suite changes at Zillow, HomeServices and RPRZillow’s CFO adds COO to his title, while a Google lawyer joins the company as chief legal & policy officer. Plus, HSoA and RPR promote longtime execs; more.Real Estate News StaffAugust 5, 2026
MLS/AssnCanopy names new CEO; Bright adds growth leaderSteve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.Real Estate News StaffJuly 29, 2026
BrokeragesNew KW leaders given clear mandate: Accelerate growthThe franchisor has added four new roles focused on performance, agent attraction and commercial growth to “create more opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive.”Amie FisherJuly 23, 2026
IndustryPLACE names new EVP; SERHANT adds luxury sales execProptech veteran Mike Ryan joins PLACE as EVP of business development. Plus, Nick Janovsky will oversee luxury sales for SERHANT along Florida’s Gulf Coast.Real Estate News StaffJuly 23, 2026
BrokeragesJay Papasan to end 26-year ‘wild ride’ as Keller Williams VPThe longtime KW executive said he’ll remain active as a writer and coach, and intends to stay involved with his family businesses.Lillian DickersonJuly 21, 2026
IndustryWindermere appoints first C-level growth leaderDiana Wall brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role as chief growth officer. Plus, Windermere Signature Properties President and CEO Pat Shea to depart.Real Estate News StaffJuly 20, 2026