TRAVIS SAXTON JOINS RE/MAX HOLDINGS AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY TO DRIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT AND INNOVATION

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Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:30 PM 6 min read

DENVER, Jan. 21, 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, and Motto Mortgage, the first and only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the U.S., today announced Travis Saxton has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of Strategy. Saxton, a veteran of the residential real estate technology sector, will report directly to CEO Erik Carlson and serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, he will guide real estate strategy and technology innovation with a focus on integrating solutions to optimize operations and support affiliate growth.

Saxton brings over two decades of expertise in residential real estate technology, digital marketing and management consulting, including his most recent position as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at T3 Sixty where he led all technology initiatives for the company. His career also includes executive positions with RealTrends and BombBomb where he helped elevate tech integration and content strategies to improve business outcomes. He has worked closely with real estate brokerages across the U.S. and Canada, including many of the RE/MAX network's largest and most successful brokerages, helping them refine, innovate, and leverage technology for growth and efficiency.

"Travis is a major addition to the team," said Erik Carlson, CEO of RE/MAX Holdings. "His technology experience and deep understanding of real estate operations will be invaluable as we continue to execute our vision for the Company. Directly or indirectly, his knowledge, insights and forward-thinking mentality will help shape our systems and offerings across all our brands."

As EVP, Saxton is committed to ensuring affiliates are equipped with the best tools to grow their businesses, enhance productivity and deliver superior service to clients.

"I'm excited to join RE/MAX Holdings and collaborate with such a talented and passionate group of leaders," said Saxton. "I've had the privilege of working with RE/MAX brokerages and teams over the years, and I have always been impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of the network and the Company's commitment to innovation. My goal is to help bring even more intelligent, strategic change to the Company, ensuring that we leverage the power of technology to maximize business outcomes for everyone in our network."

Saxton's appointment comes on the heels of the recent hiring of Chris Lim as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for RE/MAX, LLC, further strengthening the leadership team at Headquarters.

Carlson added, "Bringing on Travis and Chris is part of our broader strategy to enhance the services and resources available to our network. Their collective expertise and vision position us to continue redefining what it means to be a global real estate leader while driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of our affiliates and their clients."

Saxton added, "After working with numerous brokerages, agents and teams over the years, RE/MAX Holdings is where I want to be. Erik has a unique vision and forward-thinking approach, and I'm fully aligned with his plans for the future. RE/MAX is a highly trusted and visible brand in real estate, and I'm excited to bring the vision to life and create lasting value for the network."

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.

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