{"id":8287,"date":"2026-02-11T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=8287"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:11:00","slug":"az-real-estate-appoints-operations-head-amid-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=8287","title":{"rendered":"AZ Real Estate appoints operations head amid expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>London-based estate and search agency AZ Real Estate has appointed Karina Solomko as Head of Operations, expanding its senior leadership team as the firm scales its residential services division.<\/p>\n<p>Solomko brings over 10 years of experience across operations and customer service roles in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Her previous positions include roles at LEGO Group and BMW Group, as well as wellness retailer The Bath House, where she managed operations and oversaw a team of more than 50 staff.<\/p>\n<h2>Operational focus<\/h2>\n<p>In her new role, Solomko will oversee operational strategy, client service delivery, internal processes and team development as the agency responds to increased demand from domestic and international property buyers and sellers.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment comes as AZ Real Estate expands its operations, including AZ Alliance, a recently launched UK-wide platform designed to support independent estate agents.<\/p>\n<p><!--   \t\t  \t\t\t \t\t\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1715620536068-0\"); }); \t\t\t  \t\t  \t -->  \t <\/p>\n<p>Alisa Zotimova, CEO of AZ Real Estate, said: \u201cKarina is an exceptional addition to our team. Her track record in operational leadership at major companies, attention to detail and commitment to outstanding customer experience align perfectly with our values.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Solomko commented: \u201cI\u2019ve always been passionate about creating seamless, thoughtful and consistent experiences for clients, and I look forward to supporting the team as we elevate our operational capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The appointment reflects a broader trend of estate agencies strengthening operational capabilities as the sector adapts to changing market conditions and increased competition from digital platforms. AZ Real Estate\u2019s expansion includes its focus on serving both UK-based clients and international buyers seeking property in the British market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London-based estate and search agency AZ Real Estate has appointed Karina Solomko as Head of Operations, expanding its senior leadership team as the firm scales its residential services division. Solomko brings over 10 years of experience across operations and customer service roles in the UK, Europe and Middle East. 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