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.

LA-based KB Home relocates to Arizona

KB’s new corporate home base in Maricopa County, located at the Hayden Ferry Lakeside business park, will preside over the company’s operations in 49 markets across the country.

Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth to drive agent success on AI platform

Compass International Holdings has named Rory Golod to the newly created role of president of growth, the company announced. 

Keller Williams promotes Jason Abrams to chief industry and strategy officer

During his 25 years at KW, Abrams has served as an operating principal, team leader, MAPS coach, founding board member of KW Next Gen and host of the Millionaire Real Estate Agent podcast. 

Shay Artzi named chief technology officer of Compass International Holdings

Artzi previously served as Compass’ head of engineering, facilitating the launches of Compass AI and Compass One.

Neda Navab named president of Compass

The change comes as Robert Reffkin takes the role of chairman and CEO of the newly formed Compass International Holdings.

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman steps down after Rocket integration

The longtime executive said he was leaving now that the company has completed its integration with Rocket Companies, which acquired it last year. 

Century 21 Prosperity goes independent as Jade Real Estate

The brokerage was founded three years ago by Managing Broker William Lawrence and Kelvin Caiati. 

Tommie Wehrle installed as 2026 president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

The advocacy group also named Richard Woods as its 2026 first vice president and 2027 president. 

DeLex Realty to expand to Colorado under leadership of Tayler Hakalmazian

In addition to her responsibilities in Colorado, Hakalmazian will retain her roles as managing broker of DeLex Realty and designated broker of DeLex’s sister company, D-Lex.

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Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

The Impact Group joins eXp Realty

The Impact Group closed $305 million in sales across 429 units in 2024, making it DMAR’s top large team for the second consecutive year.

Matthew Hibler named senior vice president for Guaranteed Rate Affinity in Denver

Hibler has 23 years of industry experience, most recently serving as co-founder and managing director of Artisan Home Loans.

eXp names Jesse Hill CFO

Prior to joining eXp in 2019 in a financial leadership role, Hill worked in finance with The Walt Disney Company, Nissan Motor Corporation and General Motors.

NAR strengthens communications department with two major hires

The new executives have marketing and communications experience in Washington, D.C. 

Guaranteed Rate Affinity appoints Guadagnino and Dilday to leadership roles

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. 

Former Peerage Realty CEO Swartzman to become Christie’s International president

The appointment, announced at Christie’s International Real Estate’s recent annual conference, will take effect in June. 

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