New Heads of Operations, Sales, and Chief of Staff Join Forces with Expanded CCO Role
RLTYco, the essential one-stop shop for the modern 1099 real estate professional, today announced three prominent new executive hires and the promotion of Head of Sales, Eric Zollinger, to Chief Customer Officer. These appointments mark a pivotal moment for RLTYco, which has expanded rapidly since its inception in 2021. The dynamic team will shepherd the company into a new phase of growth as thousands of new real estate professionals discover RLTYco’s suite of services in 2026 and beyond.
Tina Valencerina joins RLTYco as Head of Operations, bringing over two decades of real estate experience in property operations, inclusive of marketing, development, and leasing. A former Related Companies executive, Valencerina previously led an operations team that also drove technological growth across the national portfolio to enhance efficiency and performance. She was a co-founder of the Related Rentals Women’s Leadership Group, dedicated to mentorship and leadership development. At RLTYco, she oversees operations with a focus on internal processes, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and streamlining all company functions.
“Joining a company like RLTYco felt like a natural next step in my career,” said Tina Valencerina. “RLTYco identified an opportunity to advance solutions for unmet real estate industry needs, which is why it has been such a fast-paced success story. I’m excited to be part of it as we enter our next chapter of growth.”
Claire Lichtenstein has been appointed as Chief of Staff, bringing a blend of corporate strategy, media expertise, and operational leadership from high-growth environments. She earned her MBA at NYU Stern and specializes in translating vision into actionable plans that drive business expansion. Claire partners directly with leadership to accelerate strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and oversee overall company growth.
"I’m thrilled to join RLTYco in New York City, oversee growth across many channels, and support our employees," said Claire Lichtenstein. "I’m impressed with the innovative approach of the company and the unwavering dedication to supporting real estate professionals."
Michel Ovalle-Giladi joins as Head of Sales, with over 14 years of experience in luxury residential leasing and property management. She leads the sales team at RLTYco and supports agents and real estate experts, focusing on everything from education to empowerment.
“RLTYco has been a whirlwind in the best way,” said Michel Ovalle-Giladi. “The energy is unmatched, and our rapid growth is a testament to the team’s focus and drive. I’m excited to be part of this momentum.”
Eric Zollinger, a veteran agent, has been promoted from Head of Sales to Chief Customer Officer (CCO), where he will drive brand awareness and continue to cultivate longer-term customer relationships. Zollinger has impressive marketing and sales experience across many states, which has proven to be invaluable for the brand.
“Working with the RLTYco team has been transformative; it is an all-hands-on-deck environment and a perpetual think tank where all ideas are welcome, and many are executed,” said Eric Zollinger, CCO. “I love working on Agent Brew, our in-house podcast, where we interview industry titans and continue to expand our network and business. Every day is a different challenge in an incredible way, and this is just the beginning.”
“We are elated to have the caliber of talent that we have on the team,” said Briggs Elwell, CEO and Co-Founder of RLTYco. “After years of assembling a fantastic hybrid of personalities and power players, we really have an incredible blend of motivated professionals who are pillars in our RLTYco community, which continues to grow at a rapid speed.”
Since its inception, RLTYco has funded thousands of transactions across more than 102 brokerages via its RLTY Capital arm. This service enables real estate professionals to secure commission funding in as little as 24 hours, rapidly and confidentially, with no hidden fees.
The platform also provides access to a full suite of services, including RLTY Capital, RLTY Legal, RLTY Edu, RLTY Tax, RLTY Health, and the newly introduced RLTY Blue. RLTY Blue is a first-of-its-kind corporate-grade benefits program designed to close the longevity gap for independent real estate professionals with incredible discounts and perks.
For more information, please visit RLTYco.com.
About RLTYco:
RLTYco is the one-stop-shop for comprehensive support and resources designed for real estate professionals. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans Briggs Elwell and Daniel Kennedy, RLTYco's platform delivers services including healthcare options (RLTY Health), commission funding (RLTY Capital), tax preparation (RLTY Tax), legal aid (RLTY Legal), continuing education courses (RLTY Edu) and benefits and discounts (RLTY Blue).
RLTYco is based in New York City. For more information, please visit RLTYco.com.
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