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.

RE/MAX begins major push for new brokerages, layoffs to come with third-party tech adoption

The residential-brokerage franchisor announced a host of company-wide steps it is taking to grow its business. 

Broward luxury property expert Julie Jones teams up with Douglas Elliman

Jones has more than $2 billion in sales volume over her career and ranked among the nation’s top 250 agents for 12 consecutive years.

Compass welcomes Riley Smith, Carlo Dipasquale

Riley Smith and his team joined the Compass Coconut Grove office, and Carlo DiPasquale is moving to the Compass Miami Beach office.

Jud Henry and Skye Louis Realty join The Keyes Company

Skye Louis has more than 140 agents, an annual sales volume of more than $200 million and offices in Coconut Creek and Delray Beach.

Maya Vander from ‘Selling Sunset’ joins Compass in South Florida

Vander will work with Compass in both Florida and California. Her new Maya Vander Group will be based in Coconut Grove. 

Christian Fernandez joins ISG World as chief sales officer and partner

Fernandez will be responsible for managing the sales teams, generating new business and evaluating new opportunities, the company said.

Brown Harris Stevens brings on new agents to South Florida operations

The new additions to Brown Harris Stevens will work out of offices in Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and South Miami.

Guaranteed Rate makes major fintech investments

Raman Muralidharan, Anand Cavale and Arun Tripathi are joining Guaranteed Rate as part of an effort to significantly expand the company’s offering of financial products.

Palm Beach developer Catalfumo Companies names Alexander Riera VP of marketing

Alexander Riera is the new VP of marketing for Catalfumo Companies, Palm Beach’s largest privately-owned real estate development firm.

Brian Gitlin leaves position managing real estate at U. of Miami for COO role at Blanca Commerical Real Estate

Gitlin managed the University of Miami’s real estate holdings, valued at $400 million, and has 15 experience in the industry.

Douglas Elliman brings on VIP client specialist Denver Bright

Bright’s clients have included Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat and Chris Chambers of the Miami Dolphins, among others.

Fintech company Gateless names Joe Langner first president

Langner will lead the effort to drive development at the company, which uses AI technology to accelerate the loan origination process, and expand Gateless’s customer base.

Norma-Jean Callahan and the Callahan Group team up with Douglas Elliman

Callahan, known for her luxury project expertise, has climbed the ranks to advise numerous developers and sales initiatives in Manhattan. 

Guaranteed Rate adds Sanjay Gupta as chief marketing and digital officer

In the role, Gupta will oversee all Guaranteed Rate marketing efforts, from branding and advertising to social media and PR. Additionally, he will focus on focus on growing the firm’s consumer direct business.

Julian Cohen joins Douglas Elliman Realty

Cohen has forged a niche as a top producer in South Florida real estate over the last decade at Coldwell Banker and The Jills Zeder Group.

Miami developer Shoma Group appoints Stephanie Shojaee as president

Shojaee will spearhead plans to expand beyond South Florida and into new markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and Colombia.

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