Press Release

Weichert® Executives Named to Inman Power Players List

Jim Weichert, James Weichert Jr. and Bill Scavone have been selected to the 2026 Inman Power Players list, which recognizes the most influential and innovative executives in the real estate industry.

The three Weichert® executives earned a place on the list alongside an impressive group of leaders, founders, and visionaries from the residential real estate, mortgage, finance and proptech ecosystems. Through strategic leadership, innovative programs and game-changing platforms, these individuals are shaping the future of the industry.

“Weichert has been a leader in the real estate industry since 1969, built on the premise that people buy people before they buy a product or service. Over the past year, the company recommitted to its iconic yellow branding while introducing a bold vision for its future,” said Jim Weichert, founder, chairman and CEO, Weichert Companies. “In an ever-changing industry, Weichert remains true to its legacy while continuing to evolve and innovate. Being part of the Inman Power Players list again is validation of our philosophy and The Power of Yellow^SM.”

“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside many of the most respected leaders in our industry,” Scavone said. “This recognition is a testament to the strength of the Weichert brand and to the success of our franchise network. We’re proud of the supportive culture we’ve built and the resources we’ve developed to help our franchisees grow in markets throughout the country.”

About The Weichert Family of Companies

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of 17 full-service real estate-related companies, Weichert provides a integrated real estate, mortgage, insurance, title settlement and home protection solutions — branded as The Power of Yellow^SM— to simplify the home purchase experience for buyers and sellers. Weichert leverages its customer website, www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. Like other family-owned and -operated businesses, Weichert enjoys greater public trust according to several national surveys. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD. 

The Power of Yellow^SM is comprised of real estate brokerage and related mortgage financing, homeowners’ insurance and title insurance services and products offered by the Weichert® companies. Certain terms and conditions may apply. Not all services and products may be available in your area. Real estate brokerage services performed by Weichert, Realtors®, Mortgage Access Corp. d/b/a Weichert Financial Services, Executive Offices: 225 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Company NMLS #2731 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Licensed Mortgage Lender – CT, DE, DC, MD, NJ. For additional licensing and availability information, please visit: https://weichertfinancial.mymortgage-online.com/StateLicenses.html. Title insurance is offered by companies of the Weichert Title Group, and their affiliates and homeowners’ insurance is offered by Weichert Insurance Agency, Inc. This advertisement is not intended as, and shall not be deemed, a solicitation in any state where Weichert is not authorized to provide offer Weichert, The Power of Yellow^SM services. For licensing and availability information, please visit www.weichert.com/aboutus/LegalDisclaimers.html. Weichert, Realtors® has an agreement with Cinch Home Services (CHS) for a promotional program in which Weichert, Realtors® agrees to promote the Weichert Home Protection Plan, which is offered and issued by CHS. Weichert, Realtors® does not have any ownership interest in CHS, and product availability is subject to property location. For further details, please see the Terms and Conditions at www.weicherthpp.com/terms-and-conditions.

About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a top real estate franchisor established in 2001 by Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, which has been in operation since 1969. The company provides a clearly defined business model for operating, managing, and marketing a real estate brokerage, along with industry-leading technology, marketing tools, and support. Its first affiliate opened in 2002, and the franchise network has since grown to over 350 offices, serving markets in over 40 states. The company has appeared on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list as a top residential real estate franchise and been identified by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for owner satisfaction 10 years in a row. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit WeichertFranchise.com.

Each Weichert® franchised office is independently owned and operated.