Skebe previously worked as an agent and led a successful team at the brokerage. 

The brokerages said the new platform, Open Real Estate, will boost market transparency as it comes under threat from private listings. 

The 10-month program prepares Realtors active in the association for future leadership roles. 

Sonenshine started the nonprofit after hearing about a student who depended on school meals during the week but went hungry over the weekend because his parents couldn’t afford to feed him. 

The brokerage aims to help its agents look beyond the next transaction by giving them the opportunity to buy into the business. 

Senior Vice President of Relocation Janet Mauldin will assume many of Connelly’s duties upon her retirement at the end of the year. 

The expansion adds 11 founding agents to the company. 

Altneu previously served as the head of Coldwell Banker’s global luxury division. 

“Implement systems and be consistent with everything you do.” — Norm Kennedy, Realtor and team lead, Coldwell Banker Realty, Marietta

A new real estate agent, Spratling previously started and ran two small businesses. 

Led by Brenda Beshara, the team previously affiliated with Keller Williams. 

Braeden Schlehuber played on the Braves from 2008 until 2017, while Rania Elsherif was previously affiliated with REMAX Realty One in Stratham, New Hampshire. 

“You don’t have to be nice, but you do need to be kind.” — Courtney Newton, broker, Courtney Newton and Associates powered by The REZERVE

“You must understand your market, houses, neighborhoods, schools and people.” — Frank Golley, broker/owner, Golley Realty Group, Decatur

Naiverh Carolina Castelao is the top-transacting Latino agent in the Atlanta area, according to the annual Top 250 Latino Agents ranking from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

The team was with Compass Georgia for more than seven years before making the transition.