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While national headlines dominate the news, real estate remains a deeply local business. At RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., top leaders gathered to break down how geographic nuance, operational discipline and company culture are driving success—even in a challenging market.

Key insights from the panel:
- Market Realities & Opportunities: "Our business never stops. It may slow down, but we can do a lot of business off four million home sales nationally." —Anthony Lamacchia, CEO/Broker/Owner, Lamacchia Realty
- Building Belonging: "You can buy market share, but you can’t buy belonging. You have to build it." —DeAnn Golden, President & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
- Raising the Standard: "We have to constantly look at how we are attracting talent, not just bodies...People either contribute to forward thinking or they steal and waste time." —Tracy Hutton, CEO & Owner, CENTURY 21 Scheetz
- Navigating Scale & AI: "We can't control what's going to happen... We have to move forward aggressively but be cautious. If you’re not changing with AI, you’re going to be left behind." —Matt Widdows, Founder & CEO, HomeSmart

Regional Leaders Talk Success Strategies at CEO & Leadership Exchange Matt Widdows, Anthony Lamacchia, DeAnn Golden and Tracy Hutton discuss challenges and opportunities they’ve faced in 2026.

Looking back at : The future of proptech, data, and national search. 🏛️💡

During a compelling One-on-One session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., HouseCanary CEO Chris Rediger sat down with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston to address recent company developments and share how HouseCanary’s national partnership with Google is set to transform lead generation and listing visibility for real estate professionals.

Key insights from the conversation:
- Uninterrupted Operations: Rediger clarified that HouseCanary’s recent Chapter 11 filing is strictly organizational, expecting full resolution within 60 days with zero disruption to customer contracts, products or services.
- The Google Advantage: By integrating HouseCanary’s data directly with Google Business Profiles, agents can drive higher-quality leads and expanded search visibility right where consumers are looking.
- MLS Expansion: To unlock national scale for their full market mobile product, HouseCanary is actively partnering with MLSs across the country to ensure equitable listing distribution for brokerages of all sizes.
- AI Efficiency: "AI is going to propel agents and help agents market better...it’s going to make the industry significantly more efficient." —Chris Rediger

👉 Read the full interview and session recap in the comments below!

HouseCanary CEO: Full Steam Ahead With Google Partnership HouseCanary president stresses national growth with legal issues close to being over.

How can real estate professionals stay ahead of artificial intelligence without feeling overwhelmed by the technology? 🤖🏠

In the October Special Edition cover story of Real Estate Magazine, RISMedia brings together leading PropTech executives to discuss the real-world impact of AI in real estate. From autonomous workflows and enhanced search filters to optimizing agent visibility in AI-generated consumer answers, these experts debunk common tech myths and explain why AI will automate busywork while keeping human relationships at the heart of every transaction.

Read the October Special Edition cover story today, and click the link in the comments below to read the full issue! 🔗👇

Reflecting on an action-packed Day 2 and an unforgettable evening at ! 📸🏛️✨

Day 2 delivered non-stop tactical insights at the Fairmont Georgetown—from deep dives into industry consolidation and MLS strategy to risk management and competitive differentiation.

To top off an incredible day, we gathered for our Annual Awards Gala, where we officially inducted five visionary leaders into our 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame! 🏆

Swipe through for a look inside the session rooms and Gala celebrations ➡️

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Tag yourself or your colleagues in the comments if you see a familiar face! 👇

Honoring true legends in real estate. 🏆✨

During RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala at the Fairmont Georgetown, we had the privilege of inducting five extraordinary visionaries into the 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame.

Swipe through to read powerful takeaways and words of wisdom from this year’s honorees ➡️

👤 Richard Haggerty | CEO, OneKey MLS
👤 Mike Hickman | CEO, Seven Gables Real Estate
👤 Emmett Laffey | CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty
👤 Marki Lemons Ryhal | Real Estate AI Expert & Keynote Speaker
👤 Steve Morris | Founder & Chairman, EXIT Realty Corp. International

Their dedication, leadership and contributions continue to shape the future of residential real estate. Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements in the comments below! 👇

Read the full Gala recap and learn more about our 2026 Hall of Fame inductees in the comments below! 🌟

Don't leave headline-making achievements in the dark!

The deadline to submit nominations for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers is coming up fast on October 21. ⏳

It only takes a few minutes to submit yourself, a standout agent, or an industry partner for national exposure in Real Estate magazine and on RISMedia's Newsmakers Showcase. 🌟

⏰ Take 5 minutes today to nominate a 2027 Newsmaker before the deadline slips by!

🔗 Click the link in the comments below to submit now.

The energy on Day 1 of was off the charts! 📸🏛️✨

From packed ballroom sessions and powerful keynote insights to high-value networking in the Grand Foyer, check out a few highlights from the kickoff of RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange at the Fairmont Georgetown!

Swipe through to see some of the top leaders, speakers, and moments that made Day 1 so unforgettable ➡️️

Stay tuned as we bring you more recap highlights from Day 2 and Day 3!

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It's Day 3 of RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange! 🏛️✨

As we kick off the final day here at the Fairmont Georgetown, we’re reflecting on two of the most talked-about Day 2 sessions that tackled the changing structure of brokerage leadership:

🌟James Dwiggins, President of Next Home on the consolidation between eXp Realty and NextHome
🌟 Sue Yannaccone, COO of Compass International Holdings on competitive differentiation in an evolving industry.

The conversations happening in D.C. are shaping the future of real estate. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on consolidation and independent differentiation! 👇

Day 2 at is in full swing—and the insights keep rolling! 🏛️⚡

From building a resilient, long-term brand to leveraging groundbreaking proptech and sharpening your competitive edge, today’s sessions are delivering the exact strategies brokerage leaders need right now.

We’re just getting started! Stay tuned as we bring you more live session quotes, behind-the-scenes interviews and executive takeaways throughout the day—leading up to tonight's Annual Awards Gala! 🏆✨

What has been your favorite session topic so far today? Let us know in the comments! 👇