Business Insider is accepting nominations for its Rising Stars of Real Estate 2026 list, with submissions open until July 24, 2026. The program seeks real-estate professionals and non–real-estate industry figures closely tied to the sector who are 35 or younge
The clock is ticking for anyone who thinks they know the next wave of talent in real estate.
Business Insider is now taking nominations for its Rising Stars of Real Estate 2026 list. The deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026, and the outlet is asking for fresh trailblazers—people aged 35 or younger as of July 24, 2026—who are already making waves in commercial or residential real estate.
Nominations are open to real-estate professionals and also to individuals from other industries who work closely with real estate. Business Insider reporters and editors will review every submission and select candidates based on their impact on today’s real estate industry and their broader influence.
The criteria are specific: nominees must be 35 or under as of July 24, 2026, and be based in the US. Beyond age and location, the list is designed to surface candidates that stand out from their peers, including a wide range of roles across the real estate ecosystem.
Business Insider is seeking nominees working in real estate. including—among others—academics. agents. architects. brokers. builders. designers. developers. founders. investors. nonprofit staffers. policymakers. property managers. and urban planners. Final decisions will be made by Business Insider’s editorial team.
For people considering whether to put forward a candidate, the outlet points to last year’s list as inspiration. Nominations should be submitted through the provided form by Friday, July 24, 2026.
Questions can be directed by email to Alcynna Lloyd at alloyd@businessinsider.com or Jordan Pandy at jpandy@businessinsider.com.
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