REMAX Names Industry Veteran Alex Vidal as President
Rhea-AI Summary
REMAX (NASDAQ:REAX) appointed industry veteran Alex Vidal as President, effective after the August 24 closing of the transaction that created Real REMAX Group. Vidal, who brings 29 years of real estate experience and previously served as President of ERA Real Estate, will lead the REMAX brand and work closely with its global network of more than 145,000 agents.
He will focus on driving growth across regions, developing services for Broker/Owners and agents, and helping shape the long-term strategic vision alongside Real REMAX Group leaders. Vidal will report directly to Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg and join a leadership team that includes Jenna Rozenblat and Amy Somerville.
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- Experienced new president with 29 years in real estate leadership, sales and coaching
- Large agent network of more than 145,000 agents globally under Vidal’s brand leadership
- Leadership build-out following Real REMAX Group transaction closing on August 24
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | Founder death announcement | Negative | -11.1% | REMAX announced the passing of co-founder Gail Liniger at age 81. |
| Aug 24 | Share repurchase authorization | Positive | +18.5% | Board authorized up to $450 million or 25 million shares for repurchases. |
| Aug 24 | Business combination completion | Positive | +18.5% | Real and RE/MAX Holdings completed their business combination and began trading as REAX. |
| Aug 21 | Court approval announcement | Positive | -9.1% | Supreme Court of British Columbia granted the final order for the proposed combination. |
| Aug 20 | Merger consideration update | Neutral | -4.0% | Companies reported preliminary cash and stock election results ahead of closing. |
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Former ERA Real Estate president brings nearly 30 years of real estate experience, spanning sales, coaching and franchise leadership
"Alex understands this business from the ground up and has spent his career helping agents, Broker/Owners and organizations reach the next level of what's possible," said Tamir Poleg, Chairman and CEO of Real REMAX Group. "He brings the experience, drive and competitive mindset this moment calls for. Alex will play a central role in turning ambition into action for the global REMAX brand and its network of more than 145,000 agents."
Vidal began his real estate career at age 19, working as secretary to the president of Keyes Real Estate. Over the years, he's held multiple on-the-ground positions touching every aspect of real estate including Recruiting Director, Sales Manager, Sales Coach and Sales Executive at leading firms, including Coldwell Banker Realty, ERA Real Estate, Prudential Real Estate and Keyes.
His passion for developing real estate professionals began early in his career. In 2004, he created TheCloserClub, a coaching program focused on helping agents strengthen their skills and build more productive businesses. Since then, he has coached more than 30,000 real estate professionals.
"I've spent my career working alongside agents and Broker/Owners, understanding their businesses and helping them reach levels they may not have thought possible," said Vidal, President of REMAX. "I'm excited to bring that experience to the REMAX network, learn from the REMAX community and then work alongside them to make sure all our efforts are focused on helping them have their best year yet."
As President of REMAX, Vidal will lead the REMAX brand and work closely with its global network of affiliates. He will be responsible for driving growth across all regions, developing services for Broker/Owners and agents and shaping the long-term strategic vision of the brand, alongside Real REMAX Group leaders. He will report directly to Real REMAX Group Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg.
Vidal's appointment follows the August 24 closing of the transaction that created Real REMAX Group. He joins other recently named company leaders, including Jenna Rozenblat, Real REMAX Group President, and Amy Somerville, Real REMAX Group Chief Operating Officer.
"REMAX has an incredible story to tell, and I want to make sure we're telling it in a way that matches the strength of this network," added Vidal. "As part of Real REMAX Group, we have the opportunity to pair the strength, experience and productivity of this network with technology that can help REMAX agents operate more efficiently, build stronger businesses and spend more time with the people they serve. We're going to move with purpose, and I'm ready to remind the industry exactly what REMAX brings to real estate."
¹ Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness.
About the REMAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of Real REMAX Group (NASDAQ: REAX) with more than 145,000 agents in nearly 8,500 offices and a presence in more than 120 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than REMAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. REMAX 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. REMAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network® and other charities. To learn more about REMAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about REMAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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