PHOTO: Amy Lessinger, President of RE/MAX
Leadership Shakeup at RE/MAX as President Amy Lessinger Resigns
In a surprising announcement, Amy Lessinger, president of RE/MAX, has revealed her resignation effective January 17, 2025. The news, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated January 3, comes less than a year after Lessinger’s promotion to the top leadership role at the globally recognized real estate brokerage.
Turbulent Times at RE/MAX
Lessinger’s resignation marks the latest development in what has been a challenging period for RE/MAX. Appointed as president in February 2024, she succeeded Nick Bailey, who had held the role since 2021. Her promotion coincided with Erik Carlson’s appointment as CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, signaling a significant reshuffle in the company’s executive leadership.
The reshuffle followed a difficult financial year for RE/MAX, which recorded a $96 million loss in 2023—its largest quarterly deficit to date. Additionally, the company struggled with declining agent numbers in the U.S., a trend that Lessinger had vowed to address.
On her first day as president, Lessinger identified stabilizing and growing the U.S. agent count as her “first and foremost priority.” However, RE/MAX’s November 2024 report showed a loss of 3,700 U.S. agents in the preceding quarter, indicating ongoing challenges.
A Legacy of Dedication
Amy Lessinger’s career with RE/MAX spans nearly three decades, during which she rose from agent to one of the most prominent figures in the real estate industry.
She began her journey with RE/MAX in 1996 as an agent before advancing to leadership roles, including broker/owner and team leader. In 2020, Lessinger sold her brokerage to join RE/MAX’s executive team as Vice President of Growth for the West region. Two years later, she was promoted to Senior Vice President, and in early 2024, she was named President of RE/MAX.
Throughout her career, Lessinger expressed deep loyalty to the brand. “I’ll never work with another brand,” she said upon becoming Vice President in 2020. Her enthusiasm remained steadfast as she stepped into the presidency, describing it as “an absolute honor to be leading the way.”
Lessinger’s contributions were recently recognized in the real estate industry’s prestigious SP 200 list, where she ranked 105th—an impressive leap from her previous position.
Transition Ahead for RE/MAX
RE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson will assume Lessinger’s responsibilities while the company searches for a successor. In a statement, RE/MAX acknowledged Lessinger’s resignation, stating, “The company has accepted Amy Lessinger’s resignation as President of RE/MAX, LLC.”
The leadership change leaves questions about the company’s strategy moving forward, particularly in addressing agent retention and financial recovery.
The Road Ahead
RE/MAX has been a dominant player in the real estate industry for decades, but the recent financial losses and declining agent numbers present significant hurdles. With Erik Carlson at the helm and the search for a new president underway, the company must navigate these challenges to maintain its reputation as a global leader in real estate.
Amy Lessinger’s departure marks the end of an era defined by unwavering brand loyalty and a deep commitment to RE/MAX’s mission. Her leadership will be remembered as a time of resilience during a turbulent chapter in the company’s history.
SOURCE: REALESTASTENEWS.COM