Buffini & Company Founder and CEO Named Among RISMedia’s 2025 Newsmakers for Sixth Year in a Row
Brian Buffini and Dermot Buffini join exclusive group of industry leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry
CARLSBAD, Calif. [March 12, 2025] — RISMedia, the leading news provider for the residential real estate industry, has recognized Buffini & Company’s Founder and Chairman, Brian Buffini, and CEO, Dermot Buffini, as RISMedia’s 2025 Newsmakers.
Brian Buffini was celebrated in the Trailblazer category for his commitment to innovation and driving progress that challenges the status quo. His visionary leadership continues to shape the industry, inspiring real estate professionals to achieve new heights. Dermot Buffini was recognized in the Influencer category for his impactful thought leadership and ability to spark meaningful conversations that drive positive change. His insights and strategic direction have played a key role in shaping the future of the profession.
RISMedia announced its more than 300, 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers, on RISMedia.com and in the February issue of its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine. This dynamic group of key influencers is making headlines because of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.
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.
“This year’s Newsmakers shine a spotlight on the innumerable ways this industry bravely confronted the sea of change brought about by the historic commission lawsuits, and went to work helping their companies, agents and homebuyers and sellers understand and adapt to the fundamental shift in the way real estate business is conducted,” said RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston. “Our 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers demonstrate the grit, tenacity and resilience that dedicated real estate professionals have long been known for.”
As part of the 2025 Newsmakers release, RISMedia has also selected three industry leaders to be inducted into the eighth annual Newsmakers Hall of Fame—a select group of industry icons who have gone above and beyond toward the betterment of the real estate industry. RISMedia will induct the 2025 Newsmakers Hall of Fame honorees during a gala awards dinner held during its 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, taking place September 3 – 5.
About RISMedia
For more than 45 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its premium content channel, Premier; its award-winning Housecall blog; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia’s virtual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year; RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange; RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum; and RISMedia’s Annual Awards Dinner. Through RISMedia’s content programs—including ACE, a turn-key social media content system—real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home. Visit RISMedia.com, RISMedia’s Premier, and ACESocial for more information.
About RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers
RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers is designed to recognize those individuals making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect real estate professionals and the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are chosen based on nominations received through an online nomination process on RISMedia.com, and by nominations from RISMedia’s in-house editorial team and other industry sources. Nominations for RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are collected on an ongoing basis throughout the course of the year. There is no fee to nominate a Newsmaker or be recognized/featured as a Newsmaker. Due to deadline and production criteria, RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers Online Directory may not currently be in its final format. Please check back for ongoing updates.
