Buffini & Company Founder and CEO Named RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker in Luminaries Category
CARLSBAD, Calif. [February, 2026] — RISMedia, the leading news provider for the residential real estate industry, has recognized Brian Buffini, Founder and CEO of Buffini & Company, as a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker in the Luminaries category.
The Luminaries category honors industry leaders whose long-standing influence, vision, and leadership have helped shape the real estate profession. Through decades of coaching, education, and thought leadership, Brian Buffini has empowered real estate professionals to navigate change with clarity, confidence, and purpose, while elevating standards of service and professionalism across the industry.
RISMedia announced its more than 300 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers on RISMedia.com and in the February issue of its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine. This distinguished group of industry leaders is recognized for making newsworthy contributions that positively impact their companies, colleagues, clients, and the communities they serve.
Now in its ninth year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers program highlights individuals who demonstrated resilience, innovation, and leadership amid shifting market conditions in 2025. Nominated by RISMedia’s readers and editorial team, honorees span all areas of the industry, including brokers, agents, executives, educators, and technologists.
RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers exemplify the ability to rise above market challenges and take control of their own story, setting an example for the industry at large.
