After more than 5 years in the top role, Blefari, now chairman emeritus, is handing off the reins to Chris Kelly, the company's executive vice president.
Dave Gallagher2 mins
A real estate titan is stepping away from day-to-day operations of one of the biggest real estate brokerage companies.
After five years at the helm of HomeServices of America, Gino Blefari has transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus. Chris Kelly, previously executive vice president, will take over as HomeServices president and CEO, effective immediately, the company said.
Blefari will continue to serve as a strategic advisor for brokerage giant, which includes the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise organization. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as President and CEO of HomeServices of America," Blefari said in a news release, adding that he is looking forward "to supporting our new leadership team as they lead HomeServices into its next chapter of growth, innovation and continued industry leadership."
Kelly has been with HomeServices since 2007 and has served in a variety of roles, including president and CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies of North Texas.
"I am incredibly humbled to step into this role following Gino Blefari, an industry icon, and to partner with our team to continue driving what makes HomeServices so unique — our position as the preeminent full-service real estate brokerage," Kelly said. "We have no doubts about having the most professional, focused team in the industry, and we look forward to working together to shape the future of real estate."
Blefari has been a steady and influential force during his four decades in the industry and was named the most powerful leader in real estate in T3 Sixty's 2023 Swanepoel Power 200.
This is an evolving story and will be updated with additional details.
