The most widely published authors shaping thought leadership in residential real estate through rigorous research, influential reports, and global reach.
Over time, Swanepoel’s research has contributed to establishing a common language for how the industry understands itself. Through T3 Sixty, this work has developed into one of the most comprehensive and widely referenced research platforms in residential real estate. The result includes more than 65 reports, rankings, and long-standing publications, totaling thousands of pages and well over a million words.
Flagship publications, including the Swanepoel Trends Report, the Real Estate Almanac, the Swanepoel Power 200, and the DANGER Report, have introduced frameworks that track performance, identify leadership, and interpret emerging trends. These publications are used by executives, boards, and organizations to inform strategy and guide long-term planning.
The reach of this work is extensive. Its rankings, data, and analysis are embedded in decision-making processes across the industry, cited in media, and referenced in legal and regulatory environments.
Written Work
His books have appeared on more than 18 bestseller lists including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Amazon, and CEO Read. A curated selection of the most significant works.
New York Times Bestseller
The book that brought Stefan’s thinking to a mainstream audience. A leadership fable set in the African savanna that became required reading for executives across industries.
20+ annual editions
Compiled over 600+ hours by a team of 9. The top 10 industry trends analyzed in a 200-page study that has become the planning bible for real estate leadership.
Industry standard reference
The most referenced leadership index in residential real estate. Determines who holds influence and how that influence is shifting year over year.
(2005 – 2026)
A comprehensive 200-page analysis of the ten most significant trends and market forces shaping the real estate industry, with an emphasis on strategic implications and emerging patterns.
(2013 – 2026)
A 300-page, performance-driven compendium ranking the industry’s largest organizations—including franchises, brokerages, associations, MLSs, and technology firms—alongside recognition of the sector’s most influential leaders.
Flagship national studies that analyze pivotal moments and structural shifts, delivering critical insight into major inflection points across the real estate landscape.
Continuous
Business fables crafted to inspire and equip readers with practical frameworks for overcoming challenges by leveraging individual strengths and capabilities.
(1997 – 2005)
A collection of white papers and books addressing the defining challenges and disruptions impacting the real estate sector during a decade of significant external pressures and technological change.
(1987-1994)
Foundational research and early publications that identified emerging trends and established the basis for subsequent work in the United States.