Russell Smith

President & Chief Operating Officer

Russell is responsible for enterprise go-to-market strategy and revenue. Russell has spent his entire career innovating within the real estate technology ecosystem, previously building high-growth teams, culture, and key business channels at HouseCanary, Trulia, RealScout, and National Tenant Network. Russell was named a HousingWire Rising Star in 2020.

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Russell Smith

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Brokerage admin eliminates wire transfer woes

Digital payments increase efficiency (and agent recruitment)

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Earnnest Named a Finalist for the Realogy FWD Innovation Summit

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