Michael Pennisi

In 2025, Michael Pennisi set a new benchmark for brokerage scaling by integrating cutting-edge technology with high-impact mentorship. As regional vice president at Coldwell Banker Realty, Pennisi oversees more than 700 agents and $1.5 billion in annual sales, leading the top-producing region in New Jersey for a decade. This past year, he revolutionized recruitment by designing a fully AI-automated pipeline that successfully supported over 200 new agents. His influence is most visible through the “Growth Mastermind” speaker series—a monthly event he founded that draws over 500 attendees and features national thought leaders focused on elevating industry standards and professional education.

Pennisi’s commitment to the industry earned him the prestigious title of 2025 Realtor® of the Year from the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors®. A member of the Coldwell Banker President’s Council, he also manages an eight-figure real estate investment portfolio and serves as a vital advocate for the RPAC Hall of Fame.

“Watching someone get the keys to their first home, seeing an agent I have mentored reach a new level of success or helping a community project come to life, those moments are deeply fulfilling,” Pennisi shares. “The agents I lead grow their own businesses, which strengthens our local economy, supports schools, and improves neighborhoods. That combination of individual impact and community impact is what drives me every day.”

His ability to merge operational innovation with a service-driven culture continues to redefine modern real estate leadership.