Media Coverage

A wealth of media coverage spanning the past decade offers insight into the vision and influence that define Stefan Swanepoel’s contributions across business, publishing, and philanthropy. Selected media coverage from the past decade underscores Stefan Swanepoel’s wide-ranging influence across business, real estate,  publishing and philanthropy.

California Visionary Builds Real Estate News Powerhouse

In an era when nearly 60% of Americans say they regularly see misinformation in online news, one individual has prioritized journalistic integrity […]

Swanepoel Recognized for Visionary Leadership and Expertise in Real Estate

Throughout his career, Mr. Swanepoel has authored more than 55 books and reports, making him one of the most published real estate […]

The Rock of Real Estate: Stefan Swanepoel’s Journey Across Continents to Reshape an Industry

The American residential real estate industry is vast, worth trillions, employing millions, and shaping the daily lives of families nationwide. Yet for […]

The architect of Opportunity on the ‘positive potential’ ahead

Real estate visionary Stefan Swanepoel says the fragmented industry must pull together despite differences over issues like Clear Cooperation. Here’s how.

From Dire Predictions to Opportunities: A Decade After the DANGER Report

Well, it’s out. About a decade after the D.A.N.G.E.R. Report made 10 predictions about the real estate industry, we now have the […]

A Danger foretold: NARʻs Warning dominance

The DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to […]

Upcoming Opportunities in Real Estate with Stefan Swanepoel

If you’ve been in the real estate industry long enough, you should be familiar with the Trend Reports and at least heard […]

Danger Report follow-up to have new focus: Opportunity

A sequel to the industry-challenging assessment is being developed and will focus on the future. “The time is now for the industry […]

Over $100,000 raised by North Shore Give Charity Auction and Gala

Hosted by North Shore Give, the d/b/a for the charitable nonprofit Kauaʻi North Shore Community Foundation founded in 2012, the North Shore […]

Powerful Realtors Group Loses Its Grip on the Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits.

North Shore nonprofit creates new brand, hires first full-time executive director

The Kauaʻi North Shore Community Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2012, has made significant changes to its name, officers and staff. The […]

2023ʻs Most Powerful, Influential Names in Real Estate Industry

T3 Sixty releases its annual Swanepoel Power 200 list, revealing the movers and shakers in the industry.

Real estate guru to launch industry news site

Swanepoel, founder and executive chairman of the T3 Sixty real estate consultancy, announced plans this week to launch Real Estate News this […]

20 Real Estate Companies Have 60% of Market Share

Real estate giants are getting even bigger. In 2021, the nation’s largest real estate firms accounted for 61.2% of the total sales […]

The Biggest Flaw in NARʻs Defense of Commissions

This problem of incompetence has been a plague on the industry since long before I even got started in it. In fact, […]

T3 Sixty release massive, 450-page real estate report

The Real Estate Almanac is a hard copy compendium of the company’s research reports

NAREE Announces 12th Bruss Real Estate Book Award Winners

Authors Stefan Swanepoel and Paul Hagey, who wrote, “2019 Swanepoel Trends Report,” published by T3 Sixty, won the top honors, NAREE’s Gold […]

Tables turning on real estate

The ascendance of Redfin and Compass in the new Swanepoel Mega 1000 rankings shows how once again, upstarts are beating incumbents at […]

How to Create a Pay Structure That Promotes Team and Company Growth

No matter which compensation structure you use, match it to the needs of your employees, their efforts and successes, to incentivize business […]

3 Simple Things You Must Do to Create a Rock-Solid Business Plan

Many people dream of becoming an entrepreneur — and making the millions that can come with owning a business. The only problem: […]

3 Tips for Balancing the Needs of Your Investors and Customers

Juggling all of the elements required to keep a company moving in a fiscally responsible direction can be daunting, even for executives […]

5 Ways to Budget Your Time to Ensure Long-Term Success

Knowing how to budget your time wisely can mean the difference between a streak of short-term wins versus long-term successes.

5 Strategies To Help Legacy Industries Avoid Technological Growing Pains

Although real estate struggles with fragmentation, its biggest issue is the same one many legacy industries grapple with: applying and updating long-entrenched […]

How To Manage Expectations with a Growing Team

Startups must let go of the management reins as they accelerate toward their desired destination by building specially designed teams with smaller-than-normal […]

5 Ways To Use Dual Strategies And Plans To Keep Every Piece In Play

Life and business are both like a game of chess. They require identifying hurdles, evaluating options, organizing priorities, and deciding on execution. […]

5 Steps to Communicate More Successfully Across Cultures

There are many cultures, tribes, nations, and languages across the world. As someone who has lived in four countries and visited more […]

Three factors that will affect the Real Estate Industry under a Trump Presidency

2016 has come and gone — but not without its share of surprises. First, the Brexit vote shocked the world as the […]

A Community for people with Ideas

Ideanmensch talks with Stefan Swanepoel, chairman and CEO of the Swanepoel T3 Group.

DANGER Report Guides Association Strategic Planning

Released in May, the 164-page report commissioned by NAR from real estate consultant Stefan Swanepoel details 50 threats, risks, and challenges the […]

DANGER Report Alert Industry to 50 Biggest Threats

Don’t say they didn’t warn you. The National Association of Realtors this week released a free report detailing 50 threats, risks and […]

Real Estate Search Redefined

By teaching computers how to interpret the visual world, MLS photos are starting to unlock an enormous treasure trove of listing data […]

How VC Funding Is Transforming the Real Estate Industry

The real estate brokerage business is one of America’s last cottage-type industries. In 2015, the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials […]

How Entrepreneurs Can Use Predictive Analytics to Ride the House-Surfing Wave

When Zillow launched its website and Zestimate system a decade ago, home-buying veered onto a new track: Consumers felt empowered with the […]

3 Standards Necessary for Increased Smart Home Security

The world is getting smarter, and houses are no exception. With nearly 80 per cent of Millennials rallying around smart home technology, […]

Marketing to Millennials Comes Down to 3 Simple Practices

Millennials are on the minds of almost everyone these days. Employers are trying to attract and retain them, political candidates are trying […]

5 Ways to Effectively Improve Conversion Rates

Generating a consistent flow of leads may sound like an ideal scenario. It’s a good indication your marketing efforts are attracting your […]

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