Inman proudly announces the finalists of the 2025 Inman Innovator Awards, celebrating the people and companies whose innovations are bringing real estate forward into the future. 

The Inman Innovator Awards are the most highly anticipated awards in the entire real estate ecosystem. For over two decades, these prestigious awards have honored companies and individuals who relentlessly turn transformative ideas into reality and elevate standards for the industry as a whole. 

Whether redefining client communication, revolutionizing property showcasing, applying new technologies, or building innovative business models, the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists each serve as a testament to those real estate professionals shaping the future of real estate.

Following an open call for nominations from around the industry, the finalists for each category were selected by the Inman editorial team. The winners in 12 categories will be celebrated later this month at Inman Connect San Diego, along with the announcement of the 2025 recipient of the Nate Ellis Award for giving back to the residential real estate community.

The 2025 Inman Innovator Awards finalists are:

Innovator of the Year (individual or individuals)

Company of the Year

Agent or team

Brokerage

Marketing or branding campaign

Use of video

Lead servicing solution

Marketing solution

Client experience solution

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)

Industry podcast

MLS, association or industry organization 

The Nate Ellis Award (for giving back to the community)

  • Honoree announced at Inman Connect San Diego

Winners will be celebrated at Inman Connect San Diego, taking place July 30 – Aug. 1, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, along with winners of Inman’s Golden I Award, the highest distinction in luxury real estate, at Inman Luxury Connect.

Information on Inman’s full slate of real estate industry awards can be found at inman.com/awards. Questions about Inman’s real estate awards programs should be directed to awards@inman.com.

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