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Katie Smithson leaves Zillow for a senior gig at CRMLS

Katie Smithson

Thank you, next? In another sign that MLS organizations are starting to take control of their own destinies, Katie Smithson has left Zillow and taken a senior position at CRMLS.

CRMLS Appoints Katie Smithson as new Chief Revenue Officer

CHINO HILLS, Calif., November 7, 2022 — On November 15th, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) will welcome their latest executive appointment, Katie Smithson in the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Smithson is a long-time veteran in the real estate industry with a history of MLS relation management and product innovation. Smithson has been in the real estate industry for 14 years, most recently as Director of MLS Relations for Bridge Interactive with Zillow.

In her new role, Smithson will be directing revenue operations, ensuring proper communication and collaboration between all the revenue-generating departments at CRMLS. She will be charged with improving customer satisfaction, product strategy, and sales performance.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Katie to the CRMLS Executive Team,” says CRMLS CEO Art Carter. “Her experience is invaluable, and I am confident that she will be a great addition to the company as the MLS industry evolves and CRMLS moves forward as a company. “

“I am excited to join the extremely talented team at CRMLS,” says Smithson. “I’ve worked with them for years and always admired the caliber of leadership, so when this opportunity came along, it only made sense to say yes. I am inspired by the vision CRMLS has and can’t wait to help shape the future of our industry.”

As a vendor in the MLS Industry Smithson has an extensive track record of success in building B2B relationships, increasing returns, and developing product offerings. She has also served as a NAR REACH mentor, a board member for the Council of MLS with a CMLX 1 certification, and RESO Board Secretary.

About California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

California Regional MLS is the nation’s largest and most recognized subscriber- based MLS, dedicated to servicing more than 110,000 real estate professionals from 41 Associations, Boards, and MLS organizations. CRMLS is the industry powerhouse and thrives on providing the most relevant products and services to its subscribers. For more information on CRMLS, visit www.crmls.org.

OneKey MLS names Richard Haggerty as new CEO

Next CEO for New York’s largest MLS is an insider
Richard Haggerty will be the next CEO of OneKey MLS starting Jan. 1. Haggerty will replace Jim Speer, who is retiring at the end of the year

” Richard Haggerty will be the next CEO of OneKey MLS starting Jan. 1. Haggerty is currently OneKey’s president and chief strategic growth officer and CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors.

Hudson Gateway merged with the Long Island Board of Realtors in 2018 to form the MLS, which was then called New York MLS. Haggerty spearheaded that merger and the formation of the regional MLS, according to OneKey. Haggerty has been Hudson Gateway’s CEO for 38 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.”

Lots of retirements this year. And seriously who could blame them? This industry is heading for some big changes. Hard to imagine Jim not being there, I’ve always enjoyed heading to LIBOR’s MLS Tech Fair and seeing Jim there every year. I remember when they made the big announcement about OneKey MLS. Such a huge accomplishment. I guess he and Mosey will have more time seeing hockey games together.

Big congrats to Richard for taking over the top spot.

NorthstarMLS announces new CEO, Tim Dain

Tim Dain Named CEO of NorthstarMLS

“It is a tremendous honor for me to be chosen to succeed John and lead an organization that I hold in such high regard,” said Dain. “I’m looking forward to stepping into an organization that has established a national reputation for commitment to leadership, quality and customer service. In this era of MLS cooperation and evolution, it is my goal to continue the progress made by John and the NorthstarMLS leadership team toward a more efficient Midwest marketplace.”

Tim has some big shoes to fill. Doesn’t seem real that John is retiring, I’m sure I’ll have more to write about him in a later post.

It’s been quite a journey for Tim. He has definitely “seen it all” from broker to MLS, to vendor, and back again. Tim likes to mix it up so looking forward to this next chapter. Congrats to Tim and NorthstarMLS!

Adrese Roundtree joins Zillow

Word about this has been out there for a couple of weeks but Adrese made it official on his LinkedIn page. I was a bit surprised about the move, but you can’t fault Zillow for having an eye for talent.

I first met Adrese some 25 years ago, he had made the move from PRC/Interealty to OCMLS, which became SoCalMLS then CRMLS. You can’t be any more OG than belonging to the PRC mafia.

I also hear there has been a significant reorg in the agent product and industry relations team at Zillow. Along with these new strategic changes, I think we will see more new faces and some old ones departing. Developing…

Welcome to the vendor side Adrese!

Looking for a new gig?

Director of MLS & IT – Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS

“The Director of MLS & IT is an important and visible position serving as the primary administrator of the MLS and technology operations for the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) and the Hillsdale Conference Center (HCC). Primary responsibilities include oversight of the daily operational activities of the MLS, administration of customer support activities, and management of interoffice technology, software, and equipment. Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

Looking for a new gig?

Senior Technical Product Manager, Partners – RentSpree

“Join us to reimagine how people rent homes. The number of new renters in the US is increasing more and more each day, and RentSpree is on the forefront of that wave. Our purpose is to pioneer a new rental process that empowers all renters, landlords, and agents to interact the right way.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

1000watt announces promotions

Some 1000watt news

“Bigger I don’t care so much about. Better is everything.

Sometimes those things go together, sometimes they don’t. But if you’re not getting better at your thing, what the hell are you doing?

At 1000watt, we are better at what we do than we were last year. We are far better at what we do than we were five years ago. I love that.

Great people make that happen. 1000watt is not just the Brian and Marc show. We are a team of 14 pros who produce amazing creative and strategic work for our clients.”

The real estate industry is a better place due to Brian, Marc and the rest of the team at 1000watt. Congrats to Natasha Jones on her promotion to President, Patrick Sanders on his promotion to Chief Creative Officier and last, but not least the wonderful Jessica Swesey on her promotion to Chief Content Strategist.

Redfin hires new Industry Relations rep, Joe Rath

Meet Redfin’s Head of Industry Relations

“Joe comes from a real estate family and understands the day-to-day challenges that brokers and agents face and the complicated dynamics of this industry,” said Jason Aleem, Redfin’s senior vice president of real estate sales. “He’s a clear communicator, effective relationship builder and strategic leader who will be a strong advocate for policies that improve the agent experience and help us all better serve our clients.”

Welcome to the jungle Joe!

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Property Marketing Manager – PropertyRadar

“We’re looking for a Product Marketing Manager to define and implement our product marketing vision and strategy to drive customer conversion, engagement, and retention. In this role, you will develop and execute marketing strategies designed to drive outcomes through customer-facing onboarding and marketing campaigns.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

Troy Rech join MoxiWorks

Troy

MoxiWorks continues expansion into MLS space, welcomes industry veteran Troy Rech as VP of MLS Sales

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a well-known and well-established company,” said Troy Rech, VP of MLS Sales, MoxiWorks. ”This is a great opportunity to expand MoxiWorks’ award-winning technology in the MLS space as we work cooperatively to better serve brokers and agents across North America.”

Can’t say enough good things about Troy. Great to see him back in the mix again. Such a pro and what a great hire for MoxiWorks.

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