Shayan Hamidi Recognized on the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 List

Rechat is starting 2026 with a prestigious recognition as we celebrate CEO and Founder Shayan Hamidi’s inclusion in the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 list for the second year in a row, climbing 72 places to No. 126 on this year’s list of the most influential leaders in the North American residential real estate brokerage industry.

Published annually by T3 Sixty as part of the Real Estate Almanac, the Swanepoel Power 200 evaluates executives across brokerages, MLSs, associations, and technology companies based on the scale of their organizations, their ability to influence the industry, and the strategic resources they can deploy to execute their vision.

Shayan’s rise on the list reflects the growing momentum behind Rechat and a shift in how leadership and influence are defined in real estate today.

Since founding Rechat in 2015, Shayan has focused on a simple but ambitious goal: modernize how real estate actually works. Rechat has focused on making the tools agents and modern brokerages use every day more beautiful, intuitive, and easier to use.

That vision accelerated significantly in 2025 with the launch of Lucy, Rechat’s AI Agent assistant built specifically for real estate workflows. Rather than operating as a standalone chatbot, Lucy is embedded directly into the Rechat platform, helping agents anticipate opportunities, personalize outreach, and automate time-consuming work without sacrificing brand, design, or control.

This approach has resonated with enterprise brokerages and luxury brands looking to scale without losing identity, consistency, or culture.

The recognition reflects the work of the entire Rechat team and the trust brokerage partners place in the platform and Super App every day. Rechat is focused on building AI powered infrastructure that helps agents perform at their best, as technology and expectations continue to rapidly evolve.

The 2026 SP 200 arrives at a moment of transformation for the industry. As noted in this year’s report, influence in residential real estate is no longer defined solely by tenure or legacy. It is increasingly driven by strategic clarity, operational execution, and the ability to build platforms that move markets. Shayan’s rise on the list underscores that shift.

As Rechat continues to invest in AI-powered workflows, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and thoughtfully designed experiences, the company remains focused on one thing: helping brokerages and agents operate with greater intelligence, speed, profitability, and confidence in a rapidly changing market.

To view the full 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 rankings, visit RealEstateAlmanac.com.