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.

“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.

Real estate tech company Offerpad has expanded its executive team.

Harry Norman Realtors has named Kaley Jones Butcher managing broker of the company’s Peachtree City office.

SR Homes has eight new home communities in Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and Oconee counties.

Sanchez will be in charge of creative and brand marketing including the planning, creation and execution, according to the company press release.

“We’re excited to represent the best of the best in North Georgia real estate and help people find their perfect cabin getaway or home away from home.” — Todd Emerson, General Manager, Harry Norman, Realtors

Global business leader Carl Liebert will serve as CEO of parent company KWx.

“Over the years, I have watched him flourish and grow into the respected, experienced team leader he is today.” — Dan Forsman, President and CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties