How We Compile this list
Building on our established methodology from previous years, we've maintained our comprehensive approach to identifying the industry's most influential figures with an exciting addition for 2024—our inaugural People's Choice category.
Our selection process begins with a deep dive into Elite Agent's website analytics, examining which stories, features, and personalities capture our readers' attention and engagement.
This data-driven approach often reveals surprising insights about who's creating interest among our readers in the industry.
Drawing on our team's extensive real estate experience, we then evaluate industry movements, examining everything from significant appointments and company growth to social media impact and innovative initiatives.
We assess current achievements and projects that promise to shape the industry's future.
Evaluation Criteria
Our evaluation considers various forms of influence:
- Entrepreneurial innovation and leadership
- Financial and market impact
- Strategic positioning and industry authority
- Social media presence and thought leadership
- Practical implementation and results delivery
As in previous years, we've maintained our policy of excluding public figures, elected ministers, and Elite Agent employees from consideration.
New for 2024: People's Choice Category
This year, we introduced a People's Choice category, inviting our readers to nominate and vote for the industry professionals they believe deserve recognition. This addition brings an additional democratic element to our selection process, ensuring our list reflects both industry expertise and community perspective.
Acknowledging Limitations
While we strive for comprehensiveness, we recognise that any such list is inherently subjective and cannot capture every influential figure in our diverse industry. Influence is dynamic—today's game-changers may give way to tomorrow's innovators.
Elite Agent looks forward to seeing how these dynamics shift as we move into 2025.