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.
Donna Smiley founded Titan Real Estate Group and has specialized in tenant representation in the retail, office and industrial sectors for the past six years, according to a release.
Roberts owned and operated boutique brokerage Red Door Realty Atlanta at Ansley Atlanta for 15 years. She has worked in the Atlanta real estate community since 1992.
The new agents range from those just beginning their careers in real estate to veterans returning to the firm from other local teams.
The new executive will join Berkshire Hathaway’s relocation division, which has successfully facilitated many high-profile headquarters moves to metro Atlanta.
In her new role, Ansley Brooks will handle the needs of the homebuilder’s existing clients while managing and expanding its customer base.
The new manager will oversee training programs for the company’s 850 agents.
Brown previously served as corporate finance director of building products manufacturer Select Interior Concepts.
“Minimizing risk and maximizing returns for residential real estate developers requires the right sales and marketing platform and the right personnel. Adding John to our team puts us in an even better position to deliver both.” — Mike Golden, co-founder and CEO of @properties Developer Services
“I’m honored and look forward to my new role as branch manager for such a passionate and incredibly talented group of agents.” — Ursula Parker, branch manager, Coldwell Banker Realty – Perimeter office
The Blass team closed 110 transactions worth more than $60 million in sales in 2020, and Blass has been a top agent in the Atlanta area since 1992.
DeVotie has spent 35 years in the industry, working for builders and developers such as DeVotie Construction, Paul Davis Systems, McBride & Son, Traton Homes and Monte Hewett Homes.
“Despite the unsettled nature of 2020, we experienced significant growth in large part thanks to the leadership of Richard, Brook and Jamie.” — Kara Cook, co-founding partner at Cook & James
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has announced several promotions and a new hire, including naming DeAnn Golden to serve as regional manager and senior vice president.
He will oversee the rollout of the new and improved iList Agent CRM, which is used by more than 40,000 RE/MAX agents.
Chief Financial Officer of LinkedIn Steve Sordello brings his experience guiding the finances of fast-growing technology companies to the Compass board of directors.
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.