Industry veteran Mary Lee Blaylock is now leading Coldwell Banker’s franchise business, after a little more than a year with Sotheby’s International Realty.
Sotheby’s International Realty President of Brokerage Mary Lee Blaylock has moved to Coldwell Banker, carrying her leadership skills to the brand’s franchise arm.
Liz Gehringer
“Mary Lee is a proven, customer-first leader with deep credibility across brokerage, luxury and the dynamics of our evolving industry,” Compass International Holdings Brands President and CEO Liz Gehringer said in a prepared statement. “She understands what it takes to support our affiliates with a rare combination of operational rigor and authentic connection with the people at the center of our business.”
“Mary Lee is the right leader to meet this moment and to galvanize our network around our ‘One Coldwell Banker’ vision during such an exciting time for the brand,” she added.
Blaylock’s resume spans more than three decades, with executive roles at Edina Realty, HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Sotheby’s International Realty.
Blaylock launched HomeServices of America’s relocation business and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ National Luxury Division. At Sotheby’s International Realty, she led the firm’s company-owned brokerage operations across the U.S., which generated billions of dollars in annual sales volume.
Mary Lee Blaylock
Her work has earned her several industry honors, including a place in the RISMedia Hall of Fame and the Swanepoel Power 200.
Blaylock will work alongside Kamini Rangappan Lane, who leads Coldwell Banker’s company-owned arm as president and Chief Executive Officer.
“I am honored to step into the role of president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates to serve this extraordinary, storied network,” Blaylock said in a written statement. “I have long admired Coldwell Banker’s legacy in the industry, and I’m looking forward to further investing in the strong, unified culture that defines this brand.”
She added, “I can’t wait to partner with our real estate professionals to help grow their businesses, deliver exceptional client experiences and win in their local markets.”
Blaylock is replacing Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh, who now leads HomeServices of America’s insurance subsidiary.