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.

Compass elects LinkedIn CFO Steve Sordello to board of directors

Chief Financial Officer of LinkedIn Steve Sordello brings his experience guiding the finances of fast-growing technology companies to the Compass board of directors.

Realogy Franchise Group names new president and CEO

She will oversee the franchise operations of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, CENTURY 21 and ERA. Yannaccone also will lead the company’s efforts in the franchise and owned operations of Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran.

Offerpad hires two new executives

Real estate tech company Offerpad has expanded its executive team.

Randall Family names new referral coordinator

The Randall Family of Companies has expanded its Relocation Division and named Kinlin Grover’s Stacy Ross Wallace to serve as its incoming referral coordinator.

Touchstone Closing brings on new partner

“We’re thrilled to welcome Christine to the Touchstone Closing team. Her experience in title examination, short-sale negotiations, tenant-landlord matters and condominium representation will truly enhance our client services”, John K. O’Donohue, co-founder and managing Partner.

Renovo Financial locates new office in Massachusetts

“In the last five months we have expanded into the fast-growing real estate markets of Texas and now Massachusetts.” — Renovo CEO Kevin Werner

A ‘Wicked Smart’ new strategy at MLS PIN

“Being ‘wicked smart’ captures our personality and the personalities of the customers we serve.” — Kathy Condon, president and CEO of MLS PIN

New leadership announced at Senné and MAR

This week’s Making Moves has news from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Senné Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Realty.

Knox Financial and RE/MAX 360 grow their teams

The two companies are expanding this year. Find out who’s new to the teams.

Gibson Sotheby’s: Cape Cod here we come

Gibson Sotheby’s International advanced its growth strategy with the purchase of Atlantic Bay Sotheby’s International Realty.

Dakota Team brings on new agent

The Keller Williams Showcase Properties team continues its expansion into the greater South Shore.

Two brokerages expanding in Boston area

Two Boston brokerages are expanding their footprint.

GBAR president joins RE/MAX Unlimited

The Gell team will focus on new development sales, rentals and first-time homebuyers.

Guaranteed Rate names new Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Guaranteed Rate’s new mortgage lender has nearly two decades of experience in the industry.

Making Moves: Coldwell Banker recognizes Boston’s top producers and a mega-brand gets a new name

NRT announced it will be changing its name, and several local pros got a nod in Coldwell Banker’s annual sales awards.

Making Moves: Lamacchia acquires Chelmsford’s First Team Realty

Newest purchase makes Lamacchia’s seventh office in Boston metro area.