RISMedia has announced its 2023 list of more than 310 Real Estate Newsmakers, a dynamic group of individuals whose resilience and innovation were imperative to survive 2022’s precipitous shift in market conditions. What’s more, despite the many challenges and obstacles suddenly thrown in their path, many found ways to not just survive but thrive. Our 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers are a shining example of not letting market conditions dictate the future, but taking control of your own story instead. In RISMedia’s sixth annual Real Estate Newsmakers showcase, we spotlight some of the industry’s most dynamic individuals for their accomplishments and contributions to the consumers and communities they serve.
RISMedia’s 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers are showcased in the February 2023 issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine and in an online directory on RISMedia.com, in the following categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders and Luminaries.
Additionally, within the 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers, RISMedia announced its sixth-annual Newsmakers Hall of Fame:
- Mary Lee Blaylock, Senior Vice President, HomeServices of America
- Art Carter, CEO, CRMLS
- Bess Freedman, CEO, Brown Harris Stevens
- Howard “Hoddy” Hanna, Chairman, Hanna Holdings, Inc.
- Tim Milam, CEO, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
- Charles Oppler, CEO, Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
- William Raveis, Founder, Chairman and CEO, William Raveis Real Estate
- Leslie Rouda Smith, REALTOR® Broker Associate, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
RISMedia will once again celebrate and honor its 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers and induct this year’s Hall of Fame members during its annual Real Estate Newsmakers Reception & Dinner, this year being held on Sept. 6, 2023 in conjunction with RISMedia’s 2023 CEO & Leadership Exchange September 5 – 7, at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
“It’s always so inspiring to see the incredible accomplishments of so many real estate professionals around the country, and this year’s group of 2023 Newsmakers takes that concept to a whole new level,” said RISMedia Founder, President & CEO John Featherston. “From the creativity and innovation being implemented through our changing times, to industry records being broken, to the wonderful charitable work being done across the nation, we continue to be amazed by the ingenuity and success of these real estate professionals, over 300 of whom we honor in our sixth year of publishing Real Estate Newsmakers.”
“We are so proud every year to recognize the hard work, dedication and determination of these finest industry professionals, who went above and beyond in 2022 amid the challenges and opportunities of this historic market. Join us in celebrating their hard-earned recognition,” Featherston added.
Below are just a few of 2023’s more than 310 Real Estate Newsmakers, highlighted by category:
Achievers
- Ennis Antoine, Managing Broker, Compass GA
- Chao Cheng-Shorland, CEO, ShelterZoom
- Deann Golden, President & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
- Anthony Lamacchia, Broker/Owner & CEO, Lamacchia Realty
Crusaders
- Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair, EXIT Realty Corp. International
- Marc Gould, SVP, Member Development, National Association of REALTORS®
- Mark Pessin, Chief Learning Officer, Realty ONE Group
- Teresa Palacios Smith, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, HomeServices of America, Inc.
Futurists
- Mark Choey, Founder & CEO, HighNote
- Andy Florance, Founder & CEO, CoStar Group
- Amy Lessinger, Senior Vice President, Region Development, RE/MAX, LLC
- Matt Widdows, Founder & CEO, HomeSmart
Influencers
- Brian Buffini, Founder and Chairman, Buffini & Company
- Bondilyn Jolly, CEO, b.collective
- Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Regional Director & Divisional Leader, Keller Williams Realty International
- Michael Miedler, President & CEO, Century 21 Real Estate
Luminaries
- Nick Bailey, President & CEO, RE/MAX, LLC
- Paul Boomsma, CEO, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
- Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Expansion Brands, Anywhere Real Estate
- Brian Donnellan, President & CEO, Bright MLS
Trailblazers
- Nicole Beauchamp, Global Real Estate Advisor & Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Engel & Völkers New York Real Estate, LLC
- Morgan Carey, CEO, Real Estate Webmasters
- Dionna Hall, CEO, BeachesMLS and Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie REALTORS®
- Sajag Patel, COO, Keller Williams Realty International
For consideration for the 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers, please email nominations to editorial@rismedia.com. Official online nominations will open this spring.
