Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite

CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after six years as Compass’ industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer. Continue reading

Keller Williams adds 4 new executives to its ranks

Keller Williams has appointed four new executives for its commercial, coaching and philanthropy divisions. KW President and CEO Mark Willis said the new hires are committed to bolstering “shared success and growth.” Continue reading

CoStar Group taps Christian Lown of Freddie Mac as new finance chief

Freddie Mac Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christian Lown will be taking his talents to CoStar Group in July, executives announced. Lown departs Freddie Mac on June 28. Continue reading

EXp Realty taps Wendy Forsythe as new chief marketing officer

Four months after taking the helm at coaching firm Chirag Shah Coaching, Wendy Forsythe has re-entered the brokerage world as the chief marketing officer for eXp Realty. As CMO, Forsythe will spearhead eXp’s marketing strategy, which includes brand man… Continue reading

Keller Williams appoints 2 new executives before year’s end

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has tapped longtime mega agents and team leaders Wendi Harrelson and John Clidy to join its executive suite as the new vice president of growth and the new president of KWRI-Owned Regions, according to an announce… Continue reading

Engel & Völkers CEO steps down as brokerage names successor

After nine years as CEO, Sven Odia will step into the newly created role of president, with a focus on supporting the luxury brand’s expansion into new markets. Continue reading

RE/MAX Holdings appoints new chief information officer

Former Fathom Realty executive Grady Ligon has joined the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial and brokerage technology. Continue reading

Hire Impossible? Nope. DirectOffer lands Jennifer Berman as COO

The widely recognized industry leader will be charged with leveraging her decades of expertise in real estate sales, technology development and leadership to push proptech into the future. Continue reading