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Chris Heller Joins PLACE as Chief Revenue Officer

PLACE, a prominent player in the real estate and homeownership sector, has made a significant move by appointing Chris Heller as its first Chief Revenue Officer. This strategic appointment is part of PLACE’s broader vision to transform the fragmented homeownership process into a unified, consumer-centric platform.

Founded with the goal of streamlining all aspects of homeownership, PLACE integrates real estate services, mortgage, title insurance, and home services. The company aims to provide a seamless journey for consumers which involves every step of the homeownership lifecycle. By consolidating these services, PLACE is not just focusing on facilitating transactions; it is building a comprehensive homeownership framework that incorporates multiple revenue streams while enhancing consumer retention and lifetime value.

Chris Heller brings a wealth of experience to PLACE, with over thirty years in the real estate industry. His extensive background spans brokerage, mortgage, and technology sectors, making him uniquely qualified to advance PLACE's objectives. Heller’s impressive track record includes personally selling more than 4,000 homes and leading Keller Williams Realty International during its global expansion as its CEO. His prior leadership roles also include being the CEO of LoanDepot's mellohome and serving as President of OJO Labs, an innovative technology company acquired by Lower Mortgage.

Heller's appointment comes at a crucial time for PLACE as it navigates its next phase of growth. According to Ben Kinney, co-founder of PLACE, Heller’s diverse expertise bridges crucial areas such as frontline production, enterprise administration, and consumer technology. As Chief Revenue Officer, Heller will shape the revenue strategies across PLACE’s technology and service offerings. His responsibilities will include ensuring effective go-to-market strategies, optimizing pricing models, managing customer acquisition and retention efforts, and driving cross-platform monetization initiatives.

Heller expresses enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “For years, I have watched PLACE build the infrastructure necessary to scale the business. What excites me is that PLACE is not just enabling transactions; it is assembling a holistic homeownership platform that supports various revenue streams, strong unit economics, and lasting consumer relationships.”

As PLACE progresses, it focuses on leveraging trustworthy agent partnerships to foster long-term consumer interactions while providing the operational structure that lowers costs, enhances conversion rates, and increases revenue from each household over time. Heller’s leadership is expected to institutionalize this growth model by tightly aligning sales efforts, operational strategies, and product development around tangible growth outcomes.

In recent weeks, PLACE has also brought on several additional senior executives to bolster its leadership team. Among the newcomers are Nikki Miller, appointed as Vice President of Growth; Jamie Jatzlau, serving as General Counsel; and Claire Dunham, who will function as Senior Vice President of Title Operations and Strategy. These strategic hires reflect PLACE's commitment to reinforcing its leadership in the evolving proptech landscape.

Heller's unique insights into capital, technology, and distribution intersections are seen as critical for PLACE’s continued evolution into a robust platform with both strategic and financial leverage. As PLACE continues to expand and enhance its homeownership ecosystem, Heller’s extensive network and industry expertise promise to play a pivotal role in its future successes.

For more information about PLACE and its innovative approach to homeownership, visit www.PLACE.com.