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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.

Five agents return to Windermere from Compass

One broker said recent attacks on the NWMLS were the “final straw” and a turning point in her decision to return to Windermere.
eXp names Jesse Hill CFO

Prior to joining eXp in 2019 in a financial leadership role, Hill worked in finance with The Walt Disney Company, Nissan Motor Corporation and General Motors.
Sofia Padilla named director of project marketing for RSIR development team

“I am honored to work alongside such recognized industry professionals, and I look forward to carrying our shared legacy forward into the meteoric opportunities that are before us,” said Sofia Padilla.
Elena Bernardo named COO of MN Custom Homes

Her previous work experience includes roles at Blue Origin, Amazon, HelloFresh, OYO Homes and Goldman Sachs.
Brian Hopper joins Compass in Seattle

“It’s an exciting time to join Compass and collaborate with a team that shares my passion for innovation and excellence in real estate,” Hopper said in a press release. “Together, we will continue to elevate the client experience by delivering personalized service and strategic solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.”
NAR strengthens communications department with two major hires  

The new executives have marketing and communications experience in Washington, D.C. 
Guaranteed Rate Affinity appoints Guadagnino and Dilday to leadership roles

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. 
Former Peerage Realty CEO Swartzman to become Christie’s International president 

The appointment, announced at Christie’s International Real Estate’s recent annual conference, will take effect in June. 
Mike Buffler joins Rate to expand services for entertainment clients

Mike Buffler, a 13-year veteran of the entertainment banking industry, has joined Rate to provide flexible, strategic mortgage solutions for its athlete and musician clients nationwide. 
Vija Williams joins eXp Realty

She’s also launching a new initiative with eXp agent Spring Bengtzen: UPGRADE, which stands for Unlock Potential, Grow Real Estate, And Design Everything.
Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official 

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 
New-construction specialist Feisal Ramjee joins eXp Realty

Ramjee closes between $60 million and $88 million in sales volume annually. He’s handling the sales of 30 new homes in 2025, with another 60 in development for 2026.
RSIR named exclusive listing brokerage for Crescent Ridge; Sabine Jacques named sales director

“This next chapter at Crescent Ridge brings so much to be excited about,” Jacques said in a press release.
Rebecca Mitsui and Tom Skepetaris join RSIR and launch Builder Services Group

“We are elated to have attracted Tom and Rebecca to RSIR,” said President and CEO Dean Jones. “I have tremendous respect for their accomplishments, and for the innovation that they will bring to this division.”
Kari Hull returns to Coldwell Banker Bain

Kari Hull returned to Coldwell Banker Bain’s Bellevue office after departing for several years to work with The Agency Seattle and Real Broker.
The Milkovich Team moves to Ensemble

Kristine Milkovich has over a decade of experience in the Seattle real estate market.

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