Amy Lessinger Steps Down as RE/MAX President – Chicago Agent Magazine News
After serving for less than a year, Amy Lessinger has decided to step down from her role as president at RE/MAX, with her resignation taking effect on January 17th. This change comes on the heels of a period of transition for RE/MAX, which saw their former president and CEO, Nick Bailey, resign after the company reported a net loss of $69 million in the previous year. Lessinger assumed Bailey’s role as president in February. Prior to her departure, Erik Carlson, an outsider to the brand, was appointed as the new CEO of RE/MAX Holdings.
It’s worth noting that Amy Lessinger has a longstanding history with RE/MAX, having joined the company in 1996 as an agent and steadily moving up the ranks to team leader, broker/owner, and eventually an executive in 2020. Her contributions were recognized when she ranked as No. 70 on T3 Sixty’s Swanepoel Power 200 list on January 8th.
In a recent interview with Agent Publishing, Lessinger shared an optimistic market outlook, citing RE/MAX research that indicates interest rates are expected to decrease, and predicting an increase in the number of sellers entering the market in 2025. She emphasized that many sellers who have been waiting on the sidelines due to locked-in rates may seize the opportunity to sell as rates decline.
Following Lessinger’s departure, Erik Carlson will temporarily take on her presidential responsibilities until a successor is appointed. This period marks a significant moment for RE/MAX as they navigate this transition.
