Real Leaders of Real Estate 2026

Real Leaders of Real Estate

2026

Recognizing the Real Estate Leaders solving for today’s societal needs and shortages.

The Real Leaders of Real Estate awards celebrate the dealmakers who work together to complete real estate projects that create lasting benefits for their communities.

Rather than rewarding the biggest firms or the highest sales volume, these awards recognize the people behind projects that improve the places where we live, work, and thrive.

Eligible Project Categories:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Senior Living
  • Community Redevelopment
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Real Leaders of
Real Estate

We envision a world where collaboration and community impact become the new standard of success in Commercial Real Estate.

Select States
01

Emily Ethridge

VP, Corporate Communications, Grubb Properties

02

Walt Arnold

Managing Director, SVN/Walt Arnold Commercial Brokerage, Inc.

03

Roxanne Klein

Senior VP Retail Leasing and Sales, Progressive Real Estate Partners

04

Reid Bennett

National Council Chair of Multifamily, SVN Chicago Commercial

05

Graeme Henderson

Director, Marcus & Millichap – San Diego Del Mar

06

Brian Resendez

Hotel Broker, SVN Bluestone

07

Dustin Tenney

Managing Partner, SVN Palmetto

08

Bjorn Beer

Vice President, SVN Imbrie

Real Leaders of
Real Estate Dealmakers

Discover the top real estate award winners making an impact in the industry.

Select States

NIKEICA PETERSON

Blue Fox Property Management and Realty Group, LLC

Mark Bryant

NC Mountain Real Estate

Doug Barrett

Meriwether Advisors | Kidder Mathews

Jay Timpani

Berkadia

Steven Chattin

Berkadia

Matt Brennan

Meriwether Advisors | Kidder Mathews

Mark G. Wardlaw

NAI Fortis Group

Clay Manley

NAI Fortis Group

Jason Wade

Parkside Realty

Katelynn Brophy

Keller Williams

Susanne Hove

Keller Williams

Joseph Chavez

KW Commercial

Peter Michel

Michel Commercial Real Estate

Phil Reesnes

Michel Commercial Real Estate

Samuel Herzog

Herzog Property Management

Georgie Christensen Riley

Institutional Property Advisors | Marcus & Millichap

Anthony Palladino

Institutional Property Advisors | Marcus & Millichap

David Tabata

Marcus & Millichap

Peter Jankowski

Friedman Real Estate

Richard Deptula

Friedman Real Estate

Sam Mahler

Estes Bush Real Estate LLC

Gerrit Hillebrand

Dickson Commercial Group

Ben Galles

CBRE

Matt Ledom

MMG

Kevin Kohler

KW Commercial

Danica Vanderwaal

Danica Realty

Johnathan Jimenez

RE/MAX Executive

Christie Mosquera

KW Commercial

Ibis Sanabria

Realty Investments Corp

Lee Roggenkamp

KW Inspire Realty Keller Williams

Trevor Yaggie

Archer Real Estate Services

Al Silva

Marcus & Millichap

Ford Braly

Marcus & Millichap

Carolyn Putney

LS Realty Advisors, Inc

Betsey Davis

Jim Hadden Real Estate

John R. Buff

Peacock House Sc 1 Llc

Ryan Downing

Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Capstone

Travis Kannier

Westlake Associates, Inc.

Anthony Friedman

Friedman Realty & Investments, Inc.

Ben Savoy

Marcus & Millichap