Kent Welch and Cory Stewart, co-owners of Kansas City, Kansas-based Weichert, Realtors®-Welch & Company, have earned the Franchisee Excellence Award from Franchise Business Review, a national honor recognizing franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a deep commitment to their communities.  Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by participating franchise brands, Welch and…

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Above, from left, Mike Hickman, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Richard Haggerty, Emmett Laffey and Steve Morris, RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame Success in real estate is often measured in quarterly growth and transaction volume, but a legacy is measured by the ability to build something that outlasts the market cycles. RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, a national program recognizing Realtors® who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and create lasting, measurable impact in their communities.  “Service is at the heart of what it means to be a Realtor®,” says NAR President Kevin…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) has been named one of the top franchises in the country by Franchise Business Review for the 11th straight year, earning a spot on the Top 200 Franchises list for 2026, according to a release. The annual list is based on franchise owners’ satisfaction with their franchisor and system…

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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has announced that franchise business owner Paige Bohrer, who owns and operates Pillar To Post Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito, has been named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Woman of the Year–Franchising category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for…

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Zillow announced that Craig Tann, founder and broker of huntington & ellis, A Real Estate Agency, was named the Community Impact Champion, a national recognition honoring real estate leaders whose compassion and service extend far beyond the closing table during the Zillow Flex Unlock 2025 Conference.  The Community Impact Champion Award recognizes team leads or…

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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance announced Melissa Young as the recipient of the Drew Griffin Beacon of Light Award at the conclusion of last week’s Presidential and Cabinet Inauguration. The Beacon of Light Award honors the late PFLAG Pacific Northwest Regional Director Drew Griffin, who served on the Alliance’s original Steering Committee, and annually recognizes…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently announced the five winners of the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 26th year, these awards spotlight NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people, according to a release. 2025 Good Neighbor Awards winners…

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Above: Walther Vasquez Johnson, an agent with Sterling, Virginia’s J&C Real Estate Solutions, is RISMedia’s 2025 Rookie of the Year winner. Photos by AJ Canaria. Behind many a successful real estate agent is the story of what might have been. A fork in the road that could have resulted in a very different outcome. In…

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