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Industry Moves: NAR, Christie's, Realfinity and Other Key Appointments

NAR Names Elizabeth Ranno to Drive Education and Engagement, Christie's Appoints EVP of Affiliate Services, Realfinity Taps Kris Pope for Growth.

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    The residential real estate landscape is constantly evolving, with new leaders emerging every day. Here are some notable appointments and changes in the industry.

    NAR welcomes Elizabeth Ranno as its new SVP of education and events. A veteran leader in real estate, education, and innovation, Ranno brings expertise in product development, digital transformation, and market expansion to her role. She previously oversaw a $304 million business unit at RealPage and helped transform a $100 million real estate education business into an online platform.

    Ranno will lead NAR's efforts to elevate member engagement through high-impact learning opportunities and signature events. "Elizabeth offers a rare combination of industry knowledge, passion for education, and sharp business acumen," said NAR CEO Nykia Wright.

    Christie's International Real Estate has promoted Nicole Konsler to EVP of affiliate services, Americas. With 17 years of experience in the industry, Konsler will lead the company's U.S.-based affiliate services team, supporting nearly 50 firms across North America, South America, and the Caribbean.

    Maverix Advisory Group has created a new advisory board, with York Baur serving as a founding member. A seasoned leader in proptech, Baur brings decades of experience scaling platforms into market leaders that support thousands of brokerages and agents.

    Realfinity has announced Kris Pope as its new head of growth. With his background guiding sales teams, Pope will lead expansion efforts and support B2B user acquisition at the embedded finance platform.

Real estate professionals and art experts attend key appointments at NAR, Christie's headquarters.