Rechat Earns Multiple 2026 Industry Honors

Recognized for leadership in real estate technology

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Rechat, the industry's first AI-powered operating system for enterprise brokerages and teams and only super app for agents, has been recognized by industry publications T3 Sixty, RISMedia, and HousingWire for its leadership and innovation in real estate technology. The company's founder and CEO, Shayan Hamidi, was named to the Swanepoel Power 200 list, while other Rechat executives were recognized as Real Estate Newsmakers.

Why it matters

These industry honors reflect Rechat's growing influence and role as a technology partner for brokerages navigating an increasingly complex operating environment. As the real estate industry shifts toward fewer, more integrated systems, Rechat's focus on building technology that reduces friction, connects workflows, and supports how real estate professionals actually work has driven increased visibility and recognition.

The details

Rechat has been recognized for its leadership and innovation in several ways. Founder and CEO Shayan Hamidi was named to the Swanepoel Power 200 list, ranking #126, up 78 spots from the previous year. Hamidi was also recognized as a RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker in the Luminaries category. Other Rechat executives, including Audie Chamberlain, Vice President of Growth and Strategic Communications, and Emil Sedgh, Chief Technology Officer, were recognized as Newsmakers in the Influencers and Trailblazers categories, respectively. Rechat was also named a 2026 HousingWire Tech100 honoree, recognizing the company's practical, scalable innovation.

  • Rechat recently released its 2026 State of AI & Real Estate Marketing Report.
  • Rechat will have a presence at LeadingRE Limitless, taking place March 2–4, 2026, where CEO Shayan Hamidi will participate in a panel discussion.

The players

Rechat

Rechat is the industry's first AI-powered operating system for enterprise brokerages and teams and only super app for agents.

Shayan Hamidi

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rechat.

Audie Chamberlain

Vice President of Growth and Strategic Communications at Rechat.

Emil Sedgh

Chief Technology Officer at Rechat.

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What they’re saying

“Brokerages are no longer chasing tools. They're looking for systems that connect, simplify, and earn trust over time. That perspective has guided Rechat from the beginning.”

— Shayan Hamidi, CEO of Rechat

“What we're seeing across the industry is a shift from experimentation to execution. Brokerages want clarity, not complexity. Rechat's role has increasingly been to help leaders turn AI, data, and local expertise into tools agents can actually rely on every day.”

— Audie Chamberlain, Vice President of Growth and Strategic Communications

“Technology only matters if it strengthens the business and scales with it. Our growth reflects a market that's prioritizing platforms built for longevity and real operational value, not short-term features.”

— Emil Sedgh, Chief Technology Officer

What’s next

Rechat will have a presence at LeadingRE Limitless, taking place March 2–4, 2026, where CEO Shayan Hamidi will participate in a panel discussion on how leading brokerages are applying AI in real-world workflows and preview key trends shaping the year ahead.

The takeaway

Rechat's industry recognitions reflect the company's growing influence as a technology partner for brokerages seeking integrated, AI-powered platforms that streamline operations, improve agent productivity, and deliver better client experiences. As the real estate industry shifts toward fewer, more connected systems, Rechat's focus on building solutions that reduce friction and earn long-term trust has positioned the company as a leader in the evolving real estate technology landscape.