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.

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman steps down after Rocket integration

The longtime executive said he was leaving now that the company has completed its integration with Rocket Companies, which acquired it last year. 

RE/MAX Fine Properties merges with RE/MAX Professionals

The new entity will be led by four managing partners: Greg Remmers, Melissa Dierks, Jamie Wong and Nate Martinez.

Phil Sexton joins HomeSmart, launches NEXT team

The second-generation real estate professional was most recently affiliated with the Sibbach Team at eXp Realty.

Wendy Walker Fine Properties departs The Agency for Compass

Alongside Walker are teammates Kristin Oas and Rachel Swirtz, two agents specializing in luxury Scottsdale neighborhoods including North Scottsdale and McCormick Ranch.

Frank Dimaggio named managing partner of The Agency Scottsdale

“We are thrilled to welcome Frank Dimaggio as our new leader in the Scottsdale office,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and founder of The Agency.

Coldwell Banker adds agents to North Scottsdale, Southwest-Litchfield offices

Jennifer Buck joins the brokerage’s Southwest-Litchfield office, while Juan Jacinto Moore is associated with the North Scottsdale office.

Tommie Wehrle installed as 2026 president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance 

The advocacy group also named Richard Woods as its 2026 first vice president and 2027 president. 

DeLex Realty to expand to Colorado under leadership of Tayler Hakalmazian

In addition to her responsibilities in Colorado, Hakalmazian will retain her roles as managing broker of DeLex Realty and designated broker of DeLex’s sister company, D-Lex.

Jake Buehner associates with Coldwell Banker

Buehner will join the Gore Group, led by team lead Trish Gore.

Coldwell Banker adds affiliate agent Kelly Money

Money has over three decades of industry experience, most recently working as an agent with Orchard Brokerage.

Bobby Pacheco joins Coldwell Banker in North Scottsdale

In addition to his real estate career, Pacheco is currently a motor vehicle services and tractor trailer operator for the United States Postal Service.

The Brokery acquires Kenneth James Realty

Kenneth James founder Karl Freund will transition to the role of director of agent development, while The Brokery will absorb the brokerage’s former office in Phoenix.

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Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

Colleen Hood affiliates with Coldwell Banker in North Scottsdale

A licensed agent for over three decades, Hood worked in Michigan for 30 years before moving to Arizona and affiliating with TopComp three years ago.

Stacey Onnen named president of HomeSmart

During her 20-plus years in real estate, Onnen has been an agent, owner and designated broker and operated a real estate school.

Hancock Builders Founder Greg Hancock retires, appoints Kelly Whiteley CEO

Whiteley brings 15 years of industry experience to her new role, most recently working as a consultant at MDU Technology Consultants LLC.

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