A leadership team built for what’s next

James Dwiggins is the President of NextHome, Inc., a third-generation real estate leader with deep roots in the industry. His grandparents, parents, and family all built their careers in real estate. Known for speaking plainly and challenging the status quo, James brings a clear, forward-focused vision for the future of real estate.

He has been shaping the franchise landscape since 2006, starting at Realty World Northern California & Nevada as director of technology and strategy and rising to vice president within five years before eventually acquiring the company. In May 2014, he cofounded NextHome with Tei Baishiki, running both brands until 2020 when Realty World International reacquired the region. By January 2015, James and Tei launched NextHome as an independent national franchise.

Before Realty World, James and Tei cofounded VREO, Inc., developing enterprise-level real estate technology. VREO introduced biometric signature software for paperless transactions and earned the Inman Innovator Award for its impact. Prior to that, James cofounded USA Virtual Tours, growing it nationally until its acquisition in 2001.

A passionate advocate for the industry, James speaks widely and is regularly featured in the media on real estate, franchise, and technology trends. He has been recognized as a RISMedia Newsmaker and continues to appear on the Swanepoel Power 200 list as one of the top 25 real estate executives in America. He has also led NextHome to three consecutive top rankings in owner satisfaction by Franchise Business Review. He also hosts the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast, where no topic is off limits.

Originally from San Luis Obispo, California, James played on the state championship soccer team and studied business and criminal law at Cuesta College. Today, he channels his competitive edge into snowboarding and racing cars, a thrill that first connected him with Tei over drag racing in their teens. NextHome is their third company together and they continue to build it without compromise.

Keith Robinson is the President of Strategy of NextHome, Inc., driving national growth through strategic business relationships and practical, results-focused strategies. With deep experience across real estate operations, sales, recruitment, training, and marketing, Keith knows what it takes to build teams and partnerships that perform.

Keith has built a reputation as a dynamic leader in real estate strategy and marketing. A co-host of the highly popular Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast, Keith has leveraged this flagship branding platform to elevate awareness of the NextHome brand and attract agents nationwide. With over 27 years of experience, including leadership roles at Better Homes & Gardens Mason-McDuffie and Prosper Marketing, Keith understands how to craft strategies that resonate far beyond local markets.

His expertise also comes from earlier roles as a consultant at SmartZip, vice president at North Point Real Estate Investment Services, and team leader for Keller Williams Real Estate.

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Keith earned a BA in business administration from Missouri Southern. He had worked with nearly everyone on the NextHome leadership team before joining, following the philosophy of “if you can’t beat them, join them.” His proudest role is being the father (and step father) of his daughter(s) and spending time with his family.

Tei Baishiki is the Executive Vice President of Operations of NextHome, Inc., leading operations and building the technology that gives our network an edge.

He has been shaping real estate franchises since 2008, when he started working with CEO James Dwiggins at Realty World Northern California & Nevada. As chief technology officer, he built and led a team of engineers, designers, and IT specialists, driving strategy and infrastructure. He became COO in 2011, overseeing all operational aspects. In 2014, he and James secured funding for NextHome, Inc. and acquired the Master License Agreement to Realty World Northern California & Nevada.

Before that, Tei and James cofounded VREO, Inc., where he served as CTO and later CEO. He designed platforms, including DeepGreen Financial’s automated client and loan processing system that handled over $800 million in volume. He also launched the original Realty World enterprise platform, which won the 2004 Inman Innovator Award. Tei is widely recognized in the industry and has been named to the RISMedia Newsmakers and Swanepoel Power 200 lists.

A San Francisco Bay Area native, Tei studied mechanical engineering before switching to business at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He grew up building street rod cars with his father and has a passion for motorcycles. He passes both to his son Drew and brings the same focus and precision to his work at NextHome.

Charis Moreno is Executive Vice President of Growth of NextHome, Inc., leading national growth and expansion while helping franchise offices scale and perform at their best. Her focus is on driving revenue, strengthening partnerships, and empowering brokers, teams, and agents to build more productive, profitable businesses in a fast-changing real estate market.

She has been in real estate since 2003, with experience across both the portal and brokerage sides of the business. Before joining NextHome, Charis spent five and a half years at Trulia as Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, overseeing relationships with more than 400 brokerages and thousands of agents across the western U.S. She previously served as Vice President of Inside Sales at REALTOR.com, building and leading a national sales organization of over 150 representatives and seven managers.

Charis combines a deep understanding of technology, systems, and operational strategy with a people-first approach. She speaks regularly at conferences, hosts webinars, and sits on industry panels, sharing insights that help real estate professionals work smarter, scale faster, and stay competitive.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Charis grew up in a small town in southeast Texas, where she learned the value of hard work, service, and accountability. A competitive athlete from a young age, she developed discipline and teamwork that carried her into service in the United States Navy and eventually to California, where she has lived for over 25 years with her husband and two daughters.

For Charis, real estate is more than a career; it’s a way to serve and create impact. She has spent more than two decades helping people achieve homeownership and building businesses that generate opportunity, stability, and long-term results.

Jim Fischetti is the Executive Vice President of Brokerage of NextHome, Inc., inspiring brokers, owners, and agents to reach their goals. His blend of experience, empathy, and motivational energy turns leaders into game-changers in their markets.

With over four decades in high-performance real estate, Jim has a track record of transforming struggling brokerages into top producers. He coaches, speaks, and writes best-selling books that guide others to scale and succeed.

While leading the Northeast Region for a national franchise, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey, Jim increased production from just over $4 billion to nearly $13 billion in four years. His people-first approach more than doubled a 4,150-associate network and grew individual franchisee profits by over 300 percent. He also developed a franchise-launching system that remains a benchmark of excellence.

Jim embodies NextHome’s Humans Over Houses philosophy. Those who have worked with him know that correction comes from care, and coaching comes with purpose.

An internationally certified coach, Jim has spoken to crowds of over 65,000 at franchise conventions and has coached 15 Real Trends Top 500 franchisees. His best-selling book, Vision to Results: Leadership in Action, was named to Forbes’ Best Leadership Books of 2019.

Grounded by faith, family, fitness, and fun, Jim is a devoted husband to Jill, a father of three, and a grandfather. When he’s not coaching or leading, you’ll find him cheering for the Carolina Panthers, enjoying North Carolina beaches with family, volunteering as a marriage mentor, or matching any occasion with the perfect Jimmy Buffett lyric.

Taylor Cannon is the Vice President of Operations of NextHome, Inc., overseeing day-to-day corporate operations and leading strategic initiatives that strengthen systems, processes, and member support across the network. She works closely with COO Tei Baishiki and cross-functional leadership to ensure the company operates efficiently while scaling with intention.

Taylor partners with NextHome’s trusted vendors and strategic partners to support product development, launches, and ongoing enhancements. She also helps guide key partnerships that expand resources and opportunities for franchise members across the network.

She leads Member Services, Contract Administration, Franchise Development, Product Training, and Data Coordination. Her teams are focused on delivering responsive support, practical training, and reliable tools that help franchise members operate effectively and grow their businesses.

Taylor earned her B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Monterey Bay. She lives in Monterey with her family, and enjoys spending weekends exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium with her daughter Remi and son Porter.

Petya Manning is the Vice President of Marketing of NextHome, Inc., leading a team that supports brokers and agents nationwide with marketing, branding, and content that puts people first. She ensures brand consistency while driving campaigns that help agents connect with clients in meaningful ways.

Her team also manages HumansOverHouses.com, highlighting real stories of homebuyers and the agents who helped them. Petya works closely with the Franchise Sales team to attract new owners who share NextHome’s culture of putting people first. She also shapes the look, feel, and content of NextHome’s in-person events, ensuring every experience is engaging, polished, and impactful.

Petya holds a B.S. in Marketing and brings over a decade of real estate experience. She is passionate about adding value to NextHome’s network, finding ways to improve the buying and selling experience while keeping agents at the center of the work.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Petya balances her career with family life, enjoying time with her husband and young daughter, Daniela.

Luke is the official mascot and brand ambassador of NextHome, Inc., a loyal companion and bright presence in everything we do. He’s beloved by NextHome members and anyone who’s ever come across a NextHome listing sign.

Luke loves real estate as much as we do and plays a central role in our culture. He connects people to their homes, brings our teams together, and helps strengthen our connections with communities across the country.

Every year on June 15, we celebrate his birthday – the day a human named Luke created him at Pentagram. His daily reminder is simple: home is where your dog is, and he makes sure we never forget it.