The business veteran introduced she was stepping down from an advisory function at Wherever in December 2024 after formally retiring in April 2023. Now, she is going to assist NAR construct relationships and belief, and function particular advisor to CEO Nykia Wright.
Whether or not it’s refining your enterprise mannequin, mastering new applied sciences, or discovering methods to capitalize on the subsequent market surge, Inman Join New York will put together you to take daring steps ahead. The Subsequent Chapter is about to start. Be a part of it. Be a part of us and 1000’s of actual property leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025.
Trade veteran Sherry Chris has joined the Nationwide Affiliation of Realtors as an impartial guide and particular advisor to CEO Nykia Wright, the affiliation introduced on Monday morning.
Chris will have interaction with the skilled affiliation to assist it construct relationships, belief and develop its collaboration with brokerage leaders, because the business continues to regulate to a post-settlement panorama, NAR stated in a press launch.
Nykia Wright
“Sherry brings unmatched expertise and a unique, well-informed perspective on the real estate brokerage landscape, which will be critical as we enhance NAR’s collaboration with industry partners and drive stronger alignment across the sector,” Wright stated in a press release. “Her ability to build meaningful connections and offer forward-thinking perspectives will help guide NAR’s approach to meeting the complex and varied needs of the real estate community.”
Chris spent practically twenty years at Wherever Actual Property Inc., and earlier than that, served as CEO of Higher Properties & Gardens Actual Property (BHGRE) and ERA Actual Property. Beforehand she was COO for Coldwell Banker Actual Property.
Whereas at BHGRE and ERA, Chris helped the manufacturers develop considerably, with BHGRE growing its footprint to over 40 states and 6 nations, and ERA reaching 43 states and 34 nations.
In late December, Chris introduced that she could be stepping down from her advisory function at Wherever. Previous to that, she had retired within the spring of 2023.
Sherry Chris
“I am honored to work alongside Nykia and the leadership team at NAR during such an important time for our industry,” Chris stated in a press release. “My goal is to better understand the concerns and priorities of brokerage leaders across the country and help create solutions that drive trust, value and collaboration for the very many important stakeholders in real estate.”
Other than her management roles at an government degree, Chris has additionally been deeply concerned in various member and advocacy teams inside the business, together with NAR’s Actual Property Providers Advisory Group, the place she served as board chair, The Realty Alliance, the place she grew to become the primary feminine board chair, and the LGBTQ+ Actual Property Alliance, the place she was a founding company member.
NAR President Kevin Sears stated her intensive business expertise made her extraordinarily certified to information NAR via its subsequent chapter.
Kevin Sears
“Having known Sherry for nearly a decade, I know firsthand that she is well equipped to provide the kind of leadership and insight that comes from years of experience, rising [in] the ranks from a practitioner to a branch and regional manager and finally as a leader at the helm of several major brokerages and brands — a unique perspective that speaks to the diverse needs of our members,” Sears stated in a press release.
“Her extensive leadership experience with brokerages both large and small provides her with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities across the industry,” he continued. “Sherry’s ability to build relationships and foster collaboration will be instrumental in strengthening connections and ensuring NAR remains a trusted partner for the entire real estate community.”
Wherever wished Chris the very best in her subsequent endeavor.
“We thank Sherry for her impactful leadership and many contributions during her time at Anywhere, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter,” a spokesperson for Wherever instructed Inman in an e mail.
Chris was named to the RISMedia Newsmakers Corridor of Fame in 2021 and was a HousingWire Girl of Affect in 2021 as nicely. She has additionally been named considered one of Inman’s 100 Most Influential Actual Property Leaders and a pacesetter within the Swanepoel Energy 200 record.
Her work with Wright will embody constructing a dialogue with brokerage leaders to study their wants and considerations about the way forward for the business, together with how NAR can higher assist brokerages and their brokers.
