REMAX CEO Erik Carlson plans to step down once The Real Brokerage's acquisition of REMAX Holdings closes. Carlson will join the Real REMAX Board following the completion of the deal, which awaits final court approval.
The planned departure of REMAX's CEO and other key executives following the acquisition signals a significant leadership transition and potential restructuring for the combined entity.
Erik Carlson, the current CEO of REMAX, intends to step down from his role once The Real Brokerage's acquisition of REMAX Holdings is finalized. Following the completion of the deal, Carlson is slated to join the Real REMAX Board.
A spokesperson for Real confirmed Carlson's departure and board appointment, noting the announcement was made internally. Carlson joined REMAX in 2023.
Reports also indicate that Chris Lim, REMAX's chief growth officer and president, and Travis Saxton, the firm's executive vice president of strategy, are planning to leave the company. Lim and Saxton reportedly began their roles in January 2025. Lim recently led REMAX agents in joining the American Real Estate Association, where he now serves on the board.
Shareholders from both Real and REMAX approved the proposed acquisition in special meetings, moving the companies closer to forming the Real REMAX Group. The acquisition was initially announced in April 2026. However, the deal's closure is still subject to remaining conditions, including a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Both companies anticipate the closing to occur shortly after all conditions are met, potentially within the next few weeks.