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ark Spain Real Estate has appointed David Zanaty as its new CEO, signaling a fresh growth phase for the firm. Founder Mark Spain will transition to Executive Chairman, concentrating on long‑term vision, innovation, and strategic guidance while remaining committed to the company’s core values. After a 12‑month search, Zanaty was chosen for his 25‑plus years of transformational leadership at Roofstock, Mynd, and Opendoor, and his proven ability to scale operations and deliver results. He expressed excitement about building on the firm’s culture and driving greater value for clients and agents.

    The leadership change is designed to accelerate expansion, innovation, and market leadership while preserving the unique culture that has defined the brokerage. Together, Spain’s strategic oversight and Zanaty’s operational expertise position the company to reach new heights.

    Mark Spain Real Estate remains the most trusted U.S. brokerage, boasting the highest number of 5‑star reviews and nine consecutive years as the nation’s top closed‑transaction team, including five straight years ranked number one by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends. The firm has earned nine Inc. 5000 honors, regional accolades, and repeated spots on the Real Trends 500 list, the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution Top Workplaces, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Award. It has appeared on top real‑estate lists in Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, and Charlotte, and was named a Best Place to Work for four consecutive years.

    Recognized as a Real Estate Newsmaker, a PropTech 100 influencer, and on the Real Estate Almanac/Swanepoel Power 200, the brokerage achieved $3.2 billion in gross sales in 2024. Its innovative Guaranteed Offer program exemplifies its forward‑thinking approach, and the company continues to partner with charitable causes to give back to the communities it serves.