Luminaries

Jeremy Crawford

First MLS

In 2025, Jeremy Crawford further established First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) as a vanguard of technological innovation and regional collaboration. Serving over 57,000 members, Crawford spearheaded a massive expansion of the FMLS data-sharing network, launching critical partnerships with Bright MLS, NTREIS and Realcomp to create one of the nation’s most comprehensive search experiences. His visionary leadership also saw the integration of next-generation AI platforms, including RealReports and Restb.ai, providing members with appraisal-grade property intelligence and automated listing tools. These advancements, coupled with the launch of the Industry Data Standardization Initiative, have fundamentally streamlined workflows and elevated transparency for real estate professionals throughout the Southeast.

Crawford’s commitment to service is equally evident in his prolific philanthropic work. In 2025, he continued to leverage his leadership position to support organizations like Solidarity Sandy Springs, Georgia ACT and the AFLAC Cancer Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“What truly fulfills me is helping others succeed,” Crawford shares. “Whether it’s enabling brokers to thrive through broader data access or supporting local nonprofits that lift up underserved families, I find meaning in using leadership as a platform for service.”

Crawford’s ability to balance cutting-edge proptech advancement with profound community stewardship marks him as a true industry luminary.

Jeremy Crawford
President & CEO

First MLS