People on the Move

Shayne Fairley steps into the role formerly held by Merri Jo Cowen. Plus, Sotheby’s Canada names new president; IVRE appoints chief growth officer; more.

Anywhere’s top accounting exec is now CAO at Compass. Plus, Zillow elevates rentals, comms leaders; BPP installs board members; DeCaro Auctions names a new CEO.

A year after joining REMAX, Chris Lim has been appointed president. Plus, Tela Gallagher Mathias joins Offerpad’s board; NAHB names 2026 leaders.

Matt Fischer takes the reins at the proptech giant. Plus, Stephanie Verderose becomes Fathom’s first-ever VP of growth; Rocket exec Mike Fawaz steps down.

Mollie Hanna Lang shifts into an expanded role at the independent firm. Plus, MoxiWorks appoints new VP; Kentucky association names 2026 president; more.

Matt Consalvo will leave his post at ARMLS in 2027. Plus, Kara Taylor is named ATTOM’s chief growth officer; John R. Wood Christie’s names a new VP of sales.

The iBuyer has bulked up it leadership team with new executive roles focused on analytics and strategy; Hanna Gorka to lead CB’s Midwest operations.

Rajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.

The former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.

Tech veteran Greg Chan will drive SERHANT's in-house workflow automation platform. Plus, the MBA has a new CFO, and Realty.com adds a chief growth officer.

Longtime financial services exec Kenny Smith becomes Freddie Mac’s new CEO. Plus, Patrick Ferry joins KW MAPS Coaching as a senior advisor in digital marketing.

Lucas Matheson, who worked with Opendoor’s CEO at Shopify, will step into the leadership position. Plus, Christy Schwartz’s interim CFO role is made permanent.

Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko is now eXp’s CTO, and Holly Mabery is named chief brokerage officer. Plus, Annie Hanna Cestra to chair Pennsylvania RE commission.

The luxury brokerage appoints a new chairman, CEO and president. Plus, Rayse’s ex-CRO takes on an advisory role and accepts a new job at Inside Real Estate.

The firms appointed chief strategy officers this week as Elliman eyes global growth, BHS focuses on operations. Plus, Mary Frances Coleman joins American REA.

E&V Americas names Chris Pflueger EVP of expansion “to build the future of the brand.” Plus, LGBTQ+ Alliance presents its leadership team; Elliman hires CTO.

NAR appoints David Conroy as its first chief data officer. Plus, Amanda Stinton to join NC Association of Realtors as COO; Scott Neil named CEO of Realtor.ca.

Association veteran Lynda Fernandez will join LVR in January, while Charles F. Hunt will take over a century-old family firm with billions in annual sales.

At NextHome, Charis Moreno is now CRO and Jim Fischetti is the new president of brokerage operations. Plus, Ashley Fidler becomes CPO at MoxiWorks.

Fannie Mae President & CEO Priscilla Almodovar has been replaced by a trio of executives at the GSE. Plus, Mischa Fisher will now lead Zillow’s economic team.