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Sherry Chris on leading from strength, not gender

Sherry Chris

Nice but tough, Sherry Chris talks to Brad Inman about industry issues, gender politics and leadership.

Canadian-Irish, Chris was appointed president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC in October of 2007. She has more than 30 years of real estate experience, including significant senior management positions in the areas of sales, marketing, new technologies and franchise management. A native of Canada, she began her real estate career in Ontario and held increasingly senior positions with Royal LePage for 16 years before taking on executive roles within notable U.S. brokerages.

She joined Realogy in 2006 as Chief Operating Officer for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Chris is a graduate of The University of Western Ontario and earned an MBA from the Ivey School of Business.