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.

Kelli Macatee joins sales executive team for COMPASS Dallas-Fort Worth

In her new role as a sales manager and associated broker, Macatee will work with agents in COMPASS’ Flower Mound office.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans changes ownership

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans founders David and Dana Winans have sold the firm to their daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Mark McDonough.

Zane Burnett named vice president of innovation and industry insight for Rechat

Rechat, a Dallas-based, AI-powered real estate startup, named Zane Burnett vice president of innovation and industry insight.

Josh Ellis joins Douglas Elliman’s Dallas office

The broker, executive and developer most recently served as the president of Long Cove Realty, leading sales for The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton and The Tower Residences at The Ritz-Carlton.

Mark Willis returns to his former role as CEO at Keller Williams

Mark Willis, who served as CEO of Keller Williams from 2005 to 2014, has stepped back into the role effective immediately.

RE/MAX Holdings names new CEO, Erik Carlson, after 2-year search

RE/MAX Holdings has named a new CEO after nearly two years of searching: Erik Carlson, former CEO of the DISH Network Corporation. The firm’s last CEO, Adam Contos, stepped down in January 2022.

NAR names Nykia Wright interim CEO, replacing retiring Bob Goldberg

Nykia Wright has been named interim CEO for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Nov. 20.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates names Jason Waugh president 

Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.

Coldwell Banker Apex picks up new Dallas team members

“We’re incredibly excited to have two powerhouse agents join our close-knit team,” said Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors President and owner Lori Arnold.

Katie Kossev joins Side as managing broker of Texas

In her new role, Kossev will support Side partner companies via the company’s brokerage-as-a-service model.

Fulton Grace Realty expands into Arizona

Chicago-based brokerage Fulton Grace Realty is expanding into Arizona with its first franchise partner.

Mark McLaughlin rejoins Compass as chief strategist

Two years after his original departure from the company, Mark McLaughlin is returning to Compass as the company’s chief real estate strategist.

Ayoub Rabah promoted to regional president, Midwest, at Coldwell Banker Realty

Ayoub Rabah, who has served as president of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Central West region since 2018, was recently promoted to the role of regional president, Midwest.

Keller Williams brings in former CEO Mark Willis as strategic consultant 

Mark Willis served as Keller Williams CEO from 2005 to 2015. 

PulteGroup appoints Kevin Henry chief people officer 

The incoming executive has held similar roles at BlueLinx Corp. and Extended Stay America. 

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

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