Keller Williams appoints new director of growth operations

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has promoted longtime team leader and MAPS coach Shanan Steere to director of growth operations, according to an announcement on Thursday. Continue reading

Compass appoints new head of investor relations

Compass has hired Soham Bhonsle as its head of investor relations, according to an announcement on Wednesday. In his new role, Bhonsle will be responsible for maintaining strong investor relationships and maximizing shareholder value. 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

Inside Real Estate hires seeking to bolster community growth

Software company Inside Real Estate (IRE) has added two industry veterans in key positions, naming Stacey Soleil Senior Vice President of Community and Engagement and Ryan Hartman Vice President of Social & Product Engagement. Continue reading

Is your new hire ready to run? Tips to help you onboard like you mean it

Are you prepared to help your new hires be successful? Many brokers have misconceptions about how much training it actually takes to help your team members stick around past day one. Continue reading

Sotheby’s taps former Compass executive to lead sales operations

Former Compass regional president Kamini Rangappan Lane has joined Sotheby’s International Realty, according to an announcement on Monday. Lane will lead the brokerage’s sales strategy. Continue reading

Pacaso taps dotloop exec Marnie Blanco to lead industry relations

Pacaso named Marnie Blanco as its vice president of industry relations on Thursday. She’ll oversee strategic industry partnerships and relations growth. Continue reading

Zillow to hire more than 2,000 remote employees by end of 2021

The company announced on Thursday its goal to increase its employee rolls by 40 percent, largely by filling tech, mortgage and software development positions. Continue reading