Since joining Real as CFO in 2020, Michelle Ressler has played a pivotal role in the company’s financial and operational transformation. Under her leadership, Real has grown from a fast-scaling startup into a powerhouse in the residential brokerage sector, surpassing $1 billion in trailing 12-month revenue as of the third quarter of 2024. She has overseen Real’s expansion from 1,200 agents to more than 25,000, demonstrating a keen ability to drive sustainable growth while maintaining financial discipline.
Upon joining the company, Ressler implemented the strategic planning, financial controls and operational efficiencies necessary to scale Real’s business model. Over the past year, she has spearheaded initiatives to allocate capital toward AI-driven innovations, optimize operations and improve margins despite a challenging real estate market. Under her leadership, Real achieved 80% revenue growth through the first three quarters of 2024, helping propel the company’s equity market cap to $1 billion. Her financial stewardship has reinforced investor confidence and positioned Real as a leader in the industry.
Beyond financial results, Ressler is a leader who fosters a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration. She has built a high-performing finance team and ensured Real’s long-term strategy aligns with its mission to empower agents. Her ability to balance ambitious growth with operational discipline sets her apart as a finance executive. Through her leadership, she continues to shape Real’s trajectory, embodying the company’s core values of working hard, being kind and creating lasting value for agents, investors and employees alike.
Name:
Michelle Ressler
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
Company Name:
The Real Brokerage
