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Erik Carlson

Chief Executive Officer & Director, RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

Search every verified Erik Carlson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Erik Carlson, CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, discussed the company's acquisition by The Real Brokerage in a May 2026 RISMedia Industry Briefing alongside Real CEO Tamir Poleg. During the conversation, Carlson described RE/MAX agents as highly productive, citing an average of 12 transactions per year compared to an industry average of six, and said the combined entity could potentially double or triple that output through AI-based technology. He also stated that the acquisition brings together a large volume of transactions that can be monetized in multiple ways. In an August 2025 appearance on the Knowledge Brokers Podcast, Carlson addressed topics including agent headcount declines, portal competition, and the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy. He said RE/MAX was moving away from focusing on agent count and toward emphasizing professional, productive agents. Regarding the Clear Cooperation Policy, Carlson said the company could benefit from its removal but that the focus should remain on what agents and consumers need, adding that transparency and broad distribution of listings would ultimately prevail. He also discussed a brand evolution that allows agents to incorporate their own imagery into the RE/MAX logo, describing it as a digital-first approach.

Recent appearances

  • Real, REMAX CEOs Live: Tamir Poleg and Erik Carlson Discuss Landmark Acquisition

    May 28, 2026 · 📺 RISMedia Webinar Series

    In this exclusive RISMedia Industry Briefing, join Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage, Erik Carlson, CEO of REMAX Holdings, and John Featherston, Founder and CEO of RISMedia, for a candid conversation on one of the industry's most stunning developments: Real's acquisition of REMAX. Poleg and Carlson will break down what the deal means in the short and long term, and how the acquisition stands to reshape brokerage competition, consolidation and strategy across the real estate landscape. Gain insights directly from the leaders at the center of the conversation as they explore the implicatio…

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  • RE/MAX CEO Opens Up About Portal Monopolies, Leadership Churn & Dealing with NAR | Erik Carlson

    August 15, 2025 · 📺 Knowledge Brokers Podcast™️

    Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti welcome RE/MAX with CEO Erik Carlson to this week’s episode. they discuss the future of RE/MAX, agent churn and U.S. headcount declines, competing with new brokerage models, leadership and brand evolution, AI’s role in real estate, and the company’s stance on NAR, Clear Cooperation Policy, and portal competition. 🔑 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐱: https://www.skool.com/bamx BAM Camp AZ: https://bamcamp.live/ 👉 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐤 is the premier client experience platform, picking up where CRMs leave off, spanning search, transaction management, and client retention.…

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  • From Dish Network to RE/MAX Holdings: Erik Carlson's Rise to the Top

    December 17, 2024 · 📺 Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast

    Ever wondered how a sales associate at Dish Network became the CEO of RE/MAX? In this episode, Erik Carlson shares his journey and leadership lessons while navigating industry challengers. We talk about the importance of company culture and the power of focusing on what you can control. Discover how RE/MAX is adapting to the changing real estate landscape and creating opportunities from chaos. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up their leadership skills and thrive in today's market. Connect with Erik on - LinkedIn.   / werikcarlson   Check out RE/MAX on - TikTok - LinkedI…

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