Katz joins the company from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby’s as the chief product services manager for the greater LA area from 2022. Prior to that, he spent twenty years in management at Coldwell Banker.
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Industry veteran Steve Katz has been named managing director of Hilton & Hyland, a luxury Beverly Hills firm, it was announced Thursday.
The news comes days after Compass announced it had hired former Hilton & Hyland president David Kramer and his six-person team.
Lori Hyland
Katz joins Hilton & Hyland from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby’s International Realty as the chief product services manager for the greater LA area through 2022. branches during his tenure there.
“We are pleased to welcome Steve Katz to Hilton & Hyland as our new director,” Hilton & Hyland Chairman Lori Hyland said in a statement. “With his stellar track record, unwavering leadership, and deep understanding of luxury real estate, Steve’s presence elevates what we have always been — a home for extraordinary people.”
Katz began his career in real estate in 1989 at the Jon Douglas Company, which was later acquired by Coldwell Banker. He has transitioned into management roles since 1998. Either did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Crystal Ferber Hilton & Hyland
“Steve Katz joining Hilton & Hyland is not just an appointment – it’s a statement,” said Hilton & Hyland General Counsel Chrystal Ferber. “It’s a statement that we are committed to strengthening our foundation, refining our operations, and leading the luxury real estate market with the same integrity and excellence that has always defined us.”
In his new role, Katz will work closely with Ferber and Lori Hyland, the widow of Hilton & Hyland co-founder Jeff Hyland and sole owner of the company through late 2022, to manage day-to-day operations and plan for the company’s future growth. . He will also work with agents to strengthen their businesses and build consensus within the brokerage, the company said in a press release. Agent recruitment, retention and development will also fall under Katz’s direction.
Steve Katz | Hilton & Hyland
“I’ve been leading brokerages for almost 25 years, and I’ve built a reputation as a true partner in business development, working closely with agents to help them succeed in all aspects of their careers,” said Katz. statement.
“I have always focused on putting agents first – training, mentoring and giving them the most advanced tools and techniques to deliver quality services and achieve incredible success. At Hilton & Hyland, we will continue to define excellence, empowering our agents to deliver the unparalleled service and results our clients expect.”
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