A year and a half after transitioning from the CEO position to an advisory role, Chris announced that he was “setting off on a new adventure.”
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Sherry Criss, who worked at Anywhere Brands for nearly 20 years, has stepped down from her role as executive advisor and co-chair of What Moves Her, a campaign to support women leaders that was founded in part by Anywhere. The organization announced Thursday.
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The real estate pioneer, who has 40 years of experience in the industry, shared the news on social media on Friday, reflecting on her time with the company:
“I am leaving the office for the last time. I have so many memories to cherish. Over the course of almost 20 years, so many relationships have been formed and friends have been made. I have done an amazing job through good times and difficult times. And now on to a new adventure. Thank you.Anywhere.re @bhgrealestate @erarerestate @coldwellbanker @Century21 @sothebysrealty corcoran group” she wrote.
Her presentation was met with praise and congratulations from colleagues and friends.
John O’Reilly of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Base Camp writes: You are truly an icon and I appreciate everything you have done to help me and my Better Homes and Gardens real estate company grow and prosper.”
Stephanie Pfeffer Anton, President of Corcoran Affiliates, a Corcoran Group, also commented:It’s an honor to call you a colleague and friend. sherry. We are forever grateful for your guidance, support, and leadership. Enjoy this next phase. You deserve it. Enjoy your next adventure! ”
Chris officially stepped down from his role as CEO of Anywhere in April 2023, where he oversaw ERA Real Estate and Better Homes and Gardens. She transitioned to the role of executive advisor, focused on mentoring new leaders, and worked on a variety of initiatives including: People who promote diversity in the real estate industry.
Chris joined as co-chair of the What Moves Her campaign when it was first launched in 2020 by Sue Yanacone, president and CEO of Anywhere Advisors and Anywhere Brands.
In October, ahead of his appearance on Inman Connect Austin, Chris spoke with Marian McPherson about his post-retirement life, saying he was determined to “get healthy” and “experience the world and not be a tourist.” ” he said. I am a traveler who lives in different countries and gets to know different cultures. ”
“So this year I traveled for two months,” Chris continued. (…) Thanks to that, I realized that I didn’t need all the complicated elements that had previously surrounded me. Life is really about the relationships you have, not the things you acquire. ”
After leaving the company, Chris listened to the podcast “What Moves Her” and talked about his journey at Anywhere, from the first day he walked into the office ready to make a difference, to the time the company’s leadership team stepped up to lead the company. I looked back on my time. Challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throughout his career, Chris has been guided by the following important principles, which he now passes on to future real estate professionals.
Believe in yourself first and foremost. Wake up every morning and say to yourself, “I’m the best person for this job,” and prove that you are. Treat everyone with kindness and respect. We may not have the same perspective, but we are all human. Try to do something kind every day. Buy a stranger a coffee or notice something great about someone and let them know. Finally, opportunities present themselves every day. An opportunity to make a difference, do a better job and put a smile on someone’s face. A wise man once said to me: “Luck is a type of intelligence, the ability to identify opportunities and act on them.” Are you feeling lucky today? And here’s one bonus piece of advice. Open yourself to mentors, accept those who can help you, and hold yourself accountable to do your best.
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