Above, Bess Freedman Brown Harris Stevens announced that CEO Bess Freedman will receive the Henry Forster Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) 37th Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Celebration. The Henry Forster Memorial Award honors REBNY members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, integrity and contributions…

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ERA Real Estate has named Eddie Wilder of ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia, South Carolina, as the first-ever recipient of its new Spirit of ERA Award.  The award honors the legacy of Jeff Riber, who ERA said spent over 30 years with the brand, displaying dedication and passion, and leaving an impact still felt over…

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Above, from left, Kate Reisinger, Michael Saunders and Paul Boomsma  Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) announced Sarasota, Florida-based Michael Saunders & Company has been awarded its Diamond Award, presented recently at LeadingRE’s awards gala at Wynn Las Vegas, concluding LeadingRE LIMITLESS, a series of specialized conferences that brought together industry leaders from…

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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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