Mark Schneidman Honored as RISMedia 2026 R.E. Newsmaker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Realtor recognized for industry leadership and community impact.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:12pm

A minimalist, photorealistic studio still-life image featuring a sleek, geometric trophy or award object made of brushed metal, glass, and wood, symbolizing the recognition and honor of being named a RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker.A prestigious industry honor recognizes a Santa Barbara Realtor's decades of leadership and community impact.Santa Barbara Today

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties has announced that longtime Santa Barbara Realtor® Mark Schneidman has been named to RISMedia's 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Class in the Influencer category. The national recognition honors industry professionals who drive meaningful change through leadership, innovation and measurable impact across the real estate industry.

Why it matters

Schneidman's selection as a RISMedia Newsmaker highlights his reputation as a trusted voice in the Santa Barbara real estate market, reinforced by nearly three decades hosting a weekly radio program that delivers timely market insights and expert analysis to consumers and fellow professionals.

The details

Based in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties' Santa Barbara office, Schneidman has served the community as a full-time Realtor® since 1988. In 1998, he launched 'Radio Real Estate', a weekly real estate talk program airing on KZSB 1290 AM and 96.9 FM, with streaming available online. Through his long-running program, Schneidman has provided timely market insights, in-depth housing analysis and expert interviews.

  • Schneidman has served as a full-time Realtor® in Santa Barbara since 1988.
  • He launched 'Radio Real Estate' in 1998, which continues to air weekly.
  • Schneidman has been named to RISMedia's 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Class.

The players

Mark Schneidman

A longtime Realtor® based in the Santa Barbara office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, recognized as a 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker for his industry leadership and community impact.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

A real estate brokerage with over 2,100 sales associates in 41 offices spanning from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc.

RISMedia

One of the real estate industry's leading news and information sources, which annually selects professionals nationwide whose contributions elevate the real estate profession and strengthen their communities.

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What’s next

Schneidman will be featured in the February 2026 digital edition of RISMedia Real Estate Magazine and formally recognized at RISMedia's Annual Awards Gala, held September 30 through October 2 at the Georgetown Fairmont Hotel, in Washington, D.C.

The takeaway

Schneidman's selection as a RISMedia Newsmaker underscores his reputation as a trusted voice in the Santa Barbara real estate market, built through his long-running radio program and consistent engagement with both consumers and fellow professionals.