Lim, former President of Christie's International Real Estate
and founder of Climb Real Estate, to spearhead U.S. growth,
strengthen affiliate support and enhance affiliate experience for
the real estate franchisor.
DENVER, Jan. 14,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (the
"Company" or "RE/MAX Holdings") (NYSE:RMAX), parent company of
RE/MAX, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate
brokerage services, today announced industry veteran Chris Lim is joining RE/MAX as Executive Vice
President and Chief Growth Officer on February 3. With over 22 years of experience in
real estate sales, franchise development, market expansion and
strategic growth, Lim brings a wealth of expertise to the role. As
a seasoned real estate executive, his proven track record of
leadership and innovation will help RE/MAX attract the industry's
best talent while elevating the overall affiliate experience and,
ultimately, the homebuyer and seller experience.
Lim's extensive career includes serving as the former President
of Christie's International Real Estate, where he played a key role
in accelerating the brand's agent growth and expanding the network
globally. He also held leadership roles as President of
@properties, Brand President at
Realogy Holdings, and Founder & CEO of Climb Real Estate.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unparalleled ability
to execute franchise strategies that have fueled and increased
brand visibility and strengthened network relationships.
"Chris is a visionary leader who brings a unique combination of
strategic insight, operational excellence and relationship-building
to the table," said Erik Carlson,
CEO of RE/MAX Holdings. "His unique and expansive experience will
be invaluable as we continue to expand the RE/MAX footprint and
provide even more support to affiliates. He's the right person to
help us grow and lead the charge into the future."
As Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX,
Lim will oversee the teams dedicated to supporting franchise growth
and strength in U.S. company-owned regions, ensuring franchisees
receive customized support that aligns with their needs, and
driving the Company's objectives of increasing agent count and
expanding market presence. Lim's role is a key part of the
Company's ongoing commitment to evolve, adapt and further solidify
the brand's position as a leader in the real estate industry.
"I am thrilled to join the RE/MAX team and help shape the future
of this iconic brand," said Lim. "I'm inspired by Erik's vision for
the Company and the direction RE/MAX is taking. The future of the
real estate landscape is about innovation, growth and adaptability,
and the best is yet to come for RE/MAX as we lead the way. I look
forward to working with our franchisees and agents to drive growth
strategies across the network."
Lim's recognition in the industry includes being named to the
Swanepoel Power 200 and Trendsetter lists, as well as being honored
as an Inman Innovator and RISMedia Newsmaker.
Carlson adds, "Bringing Chris on board is an important part of
enhancing the services and resources available to RE/MAX
affiliates. We are committed to elevating the support our network
needs to thrive, both now and in the future, as RE/MAX continues to
redefine what it means to be the real estate leader worldwide."
About RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RMAX) is one of the world's leading
franchisors in the real estate industry, franchising real estate
brokerages globally under the RE/MAX® brand, and mortgage
brokerages within the U.S. under the Motto® Mortgage brand. RE/MAX
was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail
Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture
affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate
their businesses with great independence. Now with more than
140,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices and a presence in more than
110 countries and territories, nobody in the world sells more real
estate than RE/MAX, as measured by total residential transaction
sides. Dedicated to innovation and change in the real estate
industry, RE/MAX launched Motto Franchising, LLC, a ground-breaking
mortgage brokerage franchisor, in 2016. Motto Mortgage, the
first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the
U.S., has grown to over 225 offices across more than 40 states.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Forward-looking statements include statements related to attracting
the industry's best talent and elevating the overall affiliate
experience and, ultimately, the homebuyer and seller experience,
expanding the RE/MAX footprint, providing more support to agents,
increasing agent count, expanding marketing presence, growth
strategies, and RE/MAX's position as a leader in the real estate
industry. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a
guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily
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may be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on
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future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those
expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, (1) changes in
the real estate market or interest rates and availability of
financing, (2) changes in business and economic activity in
general, (3) the Company's ability to attract and retain quality
franchisees, (4) the Company's franchisees' ability to recruit and
retain real estate agents and mortgage loan originators, (5)
changes in laws and regulations, (6) the Company's ability to
enhance, market, and protect its brands, (7) the Company's ability
to implement its technology initiatives, (8) risks related to the
Company's leadership transition, (9) fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates, (10) the nature and amount of the
exclusion of charges in future periods when determining Adjusted
EBITDA is subject to uncertainty and may not be similar to such
charges in prior periods, and (11) those risks and uncertainties
described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") and similar disclosures in subsequent
periodic and current reports filed with the SEC, which are
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forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on
which they are made. Except as required by law, the Company does
not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update this
information to reflect future events or circumstances.
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