Key Takeaways
- • Inman announced its 2026 Future Leaders in Real Estate Awards, recognizing more than 80 professionals under age 40 driving innovation and change across the real estate industry.
- • The program, now in its third year, expanded significantly with award categories spanning agents, teams and brokers; marketing and sales; mortgage and finance; technology and data; and advocates for change.
- • Notable honorees include Anna Marie Castiglioni (Head of Realtor.com Next at Realtor.com), Felix Bravo (Head of eXp International at eXp Realty), and Jonathan Dolphus (President, Broward at Broward, Palm Beaches & St.).
- • The 2026 class represents a diverse cohort challenging traditional real estate models, embracing technology adoption, and prioritizing fresh perspectives on client experience and community impact.
- • According to Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman, this year's honorees exemplify the "innovation, resilience and vision that will shape the future of real estate for years to come."
Summary
Inman, a leading real estate industry information source, announced its 2026 Future Leaders in Real Estate Awards on May 7, 2026, recognizing more than 80 emerging professionals under the age of 40 who are reshaping the real estate landscape through innovation and leadership. The awards program, now in its third year of operation, reflects growing recognition of younger talent transforming how properties are bought, sold, marketed and experienced.
The 2026 honorees were selected through a multi-month public nomination process and represent a diverse cross-section of the real estate ecosystem. Award categories encompassed five distinct areas: agents, teams and brokers; marketing and sales; mortgage and finance; technology and data; and advocates for change. Each winner was evaluated based on their demonstrated impact, leadership capabilities and forward-thinking contributions to industry advancement.
The award class includes prominent figures such as Anna Marie Castiglioni in her role as Head of Realtor.com Next at Realtor.com, Felix Bravo serving as Head of eXp International at eXp Realty, and Jonathan Dolphus in his capacity as President for the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. region. These individuals exemplify the broader cohort's commitment to challenging conventional business models and adopting emerging technologies while maintaining focus on client experience and community engagement.
Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman, emphasized that the 2026 class represents "the innovation, resilience and vision that will shape the future of real estate for years to come." The expansion of the program and the breadth of honorees selected underscore accelerating transformation within the real estate sector, where younger leaders are repositioning industry standards around technology integration, operational efficiency and customer-centric service delivery.
The 2026 honorees were selected through a multi-month public nomination process and represent a diverse cross-section of the real estate ecosystem. Award categories encompassed five distinct areas: agents, teams and brokers; marketing and sales; mortgage and finance; technology and data; and advocates for change. Each winner was evaluated based on their demonstrated impact, leadership capabilities and forward-thinking contributions to industry advancement.
The award class includes prominent figures such as Anna Marie Castiglioni in her role as Head of Realtor.com Next at Realtor.com, Felix Bravo serving as Head of eXp International at eXp Realty, and Jonathan Dolphus in his capacity as President for the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. region. These individuals exemplify the broader cohort's commitment to challenging conventional business models and adopting emerging technologies while maintaining focus on client experience and community engagement.
Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman, emphasized that the 2026 class represents "the innovation, resilience and vision that will shape the future of real estate for years to come." The expansion of the program and the breadth of honorees selected underscore accelerating transformation within the real estate sector, where younger leaders are repositioning industry standards around technology integration, operational efficiency and customer-centric service delivery.
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