Pleasanton, CA — February 10, 2025 — NextHome is thrilled to announce that five senior company leaders have been selected as RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers.
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James Dwiggins, Jim Fischetti, Keith Robinson, Tei Baishiki, and Charis Moreno once again join a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.
2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that NextHome’s senior leadership has been named to the RISMedia Newsmakers list.
RISMedia, the leader in U.S. real estate news and information, announced its more than 300 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers on February 1. The full list is available on RISMedia.com and in the February issue of its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine.
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RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers were nominated by RISMedia’s readers and editorial team for their headline-making accomplishments in 2024. The eighth annual class of Newsmakers are showcased in the following categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders and Luminaries, in addition to RISMedia’s annual Hall of Fame inductees.
NextHome CEO, James Dwiggins was recognized as a Futurist–a forward-thinker who is working to advance the conversation in an ever-changing real estate landscape. Futurists are applauded for helping real estate professionals and the consumers they serve achieve greater success.
Jim Fischetti, NextHome’s Vice President of Learning and Development, is among this year’s Luminaries–an exclusive group of iconic leaders who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their companies, agents, consumers, and the industry at large.
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Keith Robinson, NextHome’s Chief Strategy Officer, was named a RISMedia Influencer–someone who inspires industry evolution through new perspectives and guidance.
Tei Baishiki, NextHome’s Chief Operating Officer, and Charis Moreno, NextHome’s Vice President of Sales, were recognized as Crusaders–champions of a better way, with a passion for a cause greater than themselves.
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“2024 has been a drastic year of change in the real estate industry,” Dwiggins said. “While many leaders have chosen a path of little resistance in response to change, at NextHome we have taken the challenges head on. On top of ensuring all NextHome members were educated and prepared on how to adjust their business to new NAR regulations, I am looking to the future of real estate by sharing high-level insights at numerous panels, events, webinars, podcasts, and more – empowering people across our industry.”
“As we move forward, we are doubling down on empowering franchise owners to thrive in this market,” Moreno added. “Entrepreneurship can be a tough journey, but with the right support and strategy, we are excited for the future of each of our NextHome members.”
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NextHome would like to thank the entire NextHome membership for their ongoing support, and dedication to making a difference in the real estate industry and in the lives of those in their local communities.
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact VP of Sales Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
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