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.

Christian Johnson, Shane Masterman join New American Funding as Cantera Home Lending

Across their careers, Johnson and Masterman have collectively originated over $2 billion in residential mortgage loans.

Century 21 Judge Fite announces new leadership appointees

Century 21 Judge Fite Company promoted three members of its leadership team to new roles: Tim Gauntt, Brad Horak and Anna Hoff.

Keller Williams makes additions to national leadership team

“John, Sean, Andy, Lesley and Gabby are builders and operators with a track record of turning opportunity into results,” said CEO and President Chris Czarnecki. “Now, we’re putting that experience to work at greater scale.”

Women’s Council of REALTORS® names Tripti Kasal its CEO

Kasal brings more than 25 years of residential real estate experience spanning brokerage operations, market expansion, recruiting, coaching, marketing, business development and member engagement.

Kylah Artz joins The Cannon Team at LPT Realty

“I’m excited for this next chapter with The Cannon Team at LPT Realty,” Artz told DFW Agent.

SERHANT. enters Texas market with Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio launch

The move follows SERHANT.’s recent entrance into the California and Boston markets under the leadership of Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of SERHANT.

JPAR founder JP Piccinini joins Real as growth leader

Under Piccinini’s leadership, JPAR grew to a 4,000-agent operation across 22 states with an annual sales volume of over $5 billion.

Crew Real Estate affiliates with Century 21

Founder and Broker-Owner Billy Medlock, who started his brokerage in 2022, plans to continue expansion by pursuing additional mergers and acquisitions.

First America Homes expands into DFW market

Houston-based First America Homes expanded into the Dallas-Fort Worth market with the acquisition of 81 homesites at the Leonard Trails community in Anna.

Bray Real Estate Group joins Compass

Dallas-Fort Worth-based Bray Real Estate Group is now affiliated with Compass after previously operating as an independent brokerage.

Cory Perkins to head Compass’ mortgage, title, insurance operations as president of integrated services

Perkins has been with Compass for more than eight years and played a vital role in the brokerage’s nationwide expansion and the development of its integrated services division.

Real Brokerage to acquire REMAX, form Real REMAX Group

Real REMAX Group will be headquartered in Miami and trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker REAX. Real CEO Tamir Poleg will serve as chairman and CEO.

Lindsey Grissette appointed regional sales manager for Century 21 Judge Fite in Denton

In her new role, Grissette plans to focus on agent growth, helping agents grow long-term careers, as well as crafting a collaborative office culture.

Compass taps Greg Hague for director of home sale strategy role

The 50-year real estate professional is a licensed attorney and an experienced home-sale strategist.

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.

Carla Smith appointed regional sales manager for Century 21 Judge Fite in Ennis, Waxahachie

Century 21 Judge Fite Company named Carla Smith regional sales manager for its Ennis and Waxahachie offices.

Dallas-Fort Worth 2026 Agents' Choice Awards test survey

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Rookie of the Year
Best Agent Website
Best Brokerage Website
Best Dressed
Charitable Service Award
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent
Best Team
Managing Broker of the Year
Industry MVP
Loan Officer of the Year
Lender of the Year
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender