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.

David Assid named Houston division president for First America Homes

In his new role, Assid will oversee First America Homes’ building operations across the greater Houston area.

Jeff Dewese named president of The Signorelli Company’s land division

Previously, Dewese was senior vice president of the land division.

Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth to drive agent success on AI platform

Compass International Holdings has named Rory Golod to the newly created role of president of growth, the company announced. 

Keller Williams promotes Jason Abrams to chief industry and strategy officer

During his 25 years at KW, Abrams has served as an operating principal, team leader, MAPS coach, founding board member of KW Next Gen and host of the Millionaire Real Estate Agent podcast. 

Miriam Valencia moves Alumbra Properties to eXp Realty

Miriam Valencia and her 50-agent brokerage, Alumbra International Properties, are now affiliated with eXp Realty.

Shay Artzi named chief technology officer of Compass International Holdings

Artzi previously served as Compass’ head of engineering, facilitating the launches of Compass AI and Compass One.

Garcia Real Estate Group affiliates with The Real Brokerage

The six-person team, led by industry veteran Haley Garcia, will now operate as part of The Real Brokerage’s Real Luxury division.

Bachman Realty Group switches to The Real Brokerage

Dallas-based Bachman Realty Group, a 65-agent team led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, is now a part of The Real Brokerage.

Neda Navab named president of Compass

The change comes as Robert Reffkin takes the role of chairman and CEO of the newly formed Compass International Holdings.

René Galvan succeeds Bob Hale as president, CEO of HAR

Hale retired on Jan. 31 after 37 years as president and CEO.

The Hearn Team departs Compass for BHGRE Gary Greene

A resident of The Woodlands for over 40 years, Tory Hearn founded The Hearn Team with his mother, Jenny Hearn, in 2008.

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. 

The Property Collective Group joins Compass in Houston

The two-person team, consisting of agents Lisa Iglesias and Shannon Poindexter, was previously affiliated with Keller Williams and has a combined sales volume of over $294 million.

Sommer Hausman affiliates with BHGRE Gary Greene

A licensed Realtor since 2010, Hausman serves as the 2026 President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Montgomery County.

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Douglas Elliman appoints Chris Reyes chief technology officer

In this role, Reyes will oversee the brokerage’s technology team, manage technology infrastructure and product launches and drive national software development.

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. 

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