Initiative to support leadership and professional development for women in real estate is one of 10 nominated for “Most Innovative Organization” category
MADISON, N.J., July 15, 2024—What Moves Her®, the advocacy organization designed to help women in the real estate industry develop their leadership skills and realize their professional development goals, today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2024 “Inman Innovator” awards in its “Most Innovative Organization” category.
The awards honor companies, individuals and new technologies that increase productivity, efficiency and transparency for consumers and real estate professionals. Winners will be formally announced at the Inman Connect event in Las Vegas on July 30-Aug 1.
“This recognition highlights the significant growth and meaningful impact that the entire What Moves Her® network has built together over the last four years,” said Sue Yannaccone, founder of What Moves Her® and president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors. “We’re honored and humbled to be mentioned alongside so many other leaders fueling the evolution of our industry. We look forward to continuing our work to provide women across real estate with the resources and support to find success across both their professional and personal lives.”
What Moves Her® is guided by a mission to inspire and support women on their path to leadership and success in the real estate industry. Launched in partnership with Coldwell Banker in 2020, it has since expanded its reach to the entire Anywhere family of brands and throughout real estate.
The organization is overseen by founder Sue Yannaccone, president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, as well as executive co-chairs Sherry Chris, an Anywhere Executive Advisor and longtime brand leader with Better Homes and Gardens and ERA Realty, and Lindsay Listanski, the National Vice President of Field Marketing for Coldwell Banker Realty. What Moves Her® curates a wide variety of programming including leadership roundtables, elevated networking events, a podcast, awards program, and more, with the goal of growing its membership across the country.
Those interested in joining the What Moves Her® community or attending an upcoming event should visit WhatMovesHer.com, connect with the organization on Facebook or LinkedIn, or subscribe to the “What Moves Her” podcast via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud.
Supported by Anywhere
What Moves Her® is supported by Anywhere, a global leader in residential real estate services and home to some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Anywhere is proud of the strong foundation of female representation, which accounts for approximately 44 percent of the executive management committee, 43 percent of senior leadership and 70 percent of all employees. The company is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equal employee culture and was recently recognized in Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity 2023 list.
To support career growth, leadership and mentoring, the company is home to the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG), as well as the Women in Tech & Product Group ay Anywhere, which supports the advancement of women in technology while providing a place for women to have open and honest conversations about the challenges they face in the field. In addition to What Moves Her®, Anywhere empowers women across the industry through mentoring and professional development programs.
About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what’s next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services, Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. The diverse Anywhere brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 184,800 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 132,100 independent sales agents in 117 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Recognized for 13 consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work six years in a row, honored on the Forbes list of World’s Best Employers for three years, named one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune for two years, and featured on the inaugural TIME World’s Best Companies list.
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