MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. / February 25, 2026 — Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. President Bill Scavone has been named a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker by RISMedia, earning a spot alongside many of the industry’s top executives and associates for an eighth straight year.
The honor places Scavone in a group of industry leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and have positively affected the consumers and communities they serve.
Scavone, a 21-year veteran with Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., led the organization’s entry into the international market in 2025. The franchisor signed licensing agreements with brokerages in Portugal and Aruba, expanding the brand’s footprint to Europe and the Caribbean. These strategic moves highlight Scavone’s vision for international growth and extending the brand’s proven tools, technology, systems, and training to new markets around the world.
“It’s an honor to be recognized on the Newsmakers list among the many outstanding leaders shaping our industry,” said Scavone. “I’m proud to be part of a team here that continually adapts and innovates to provide the best support to our franchisees. We’re excited about our expansion over the last year and look forward to continually growing the Weichert brand and introducing our industry-leading tools, technology, systems, and training to new markets.”
Those who made the prestigious RISMedia Newsmakers list were nominated by readers and editors and are showcased in the following categories: Hall of Famers, Achievers, Crusaders, Futurists, Influencers, Luminaries, and Trailblazers. Scavone earned a spot in the Achievers category after leading the Weichert® franchise system to another successful year despite a challenging real estate market.
To view the complete RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers list, visit https://www.rismedia.com/2026-newsmakers/.
For more information about Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., visit www.weichertfranchise.com or call (877) 533-9007.
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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 330 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 in owner satisfaction 11 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.
