Leadership is not simply about responding to change. It is about creating a vision, bringing people together and turning ideas into meaningful action.

Fathom Realty is proud to celebrate President Lori Muller as a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard honoree, recognizing her leadership, vision and continued impact on Fathom Realty and the housing industry.

Now in its 12th year, the HousingWire Vanguards award recognizes 100 accomplished executives across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding whose leadership and strategic vision are helping shape the future of the housing economy. Honorees are recognized for making a lasting impact on their organizations and the industry while successfully turning complex market challenges into opportunities.

HousingWire Vanguards Recognizes Influential Housing Leaders

HousingWire’s editorial team, in collaboration with an independent panel of industry professionals, evaluated this year’s honorees based on their leadership accomplishments, contributions to organizational growth, influence within the housing economy and ability to drive meaningful change.

HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler described the 2026 class as leaders who are meeting a pivotal moment for the housing industry:

“The 2026 HousingWire Vanguards represent the leadership our industry needs for this moment. They are navigating disruption with clarity, bringing bold ideas to the table and executing strategies that create real results.”

For Fathom Realty, those qualities strongly reflect the leadership Lori has brought to the organization.

Leading Fathom Realty Forward

Since becoming President of Fathom Realty in February 2026, Lori has brought a clear focus to strengthening the company, supporting its agents and preparing the organization for its next phase of growth.

With more than three decades of experience in real estate, sales and executive leadership, Lori understands that sustainable growth requires more than a strong strategy. It requires people who believe in the vision and an organization equipped to turn that vision into action.

Under her leadership, Fathom has continued to strengthen alignment across the organization, enhance collaboration between teams and create greater focus around the agent experience.

Her leadership philosophy is centered on bringing people together around One Voice. One Vision. One Company.

That philosophy has helped foster greater communication, accountability and collaboration while keeping Fathom focused on what matters most: helping agents build stronger businesses and achieve their personal, professional and financial goals.

Turning Vision Into Action

HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins said this year’s Vanguards demonstrate the ability to act decisively and build organizations capable of succeeding through changing market cycles.

“Exceptional leadership is defined by the ability to turn vision into meaningful action.”

That ability to move from idea to execution has become a defining part of Lori’s leadership at Fathom.

She has championed initiatives focused on strengthening organizational structure, modernizing internal operations, improving communication, advancing professional development and providing agents with the technology, resources and support they need to compete in an evolving real estate industry.

Just as importantly, Lori has worked to create an environment where people feel comfortable bringing ideas forward. Her approachable leadership style, willingness to listen and commitment to seeing strong ideas through have helped encourage greater collaboration throughout the company.

For Lori, innovation is not simply about introducing something new. It is about asking how Fathom can continually improve the experience of the agents and employees who make the company what it is.

Building for Long-Term Growth

The 2026 Vanguard honorees were recognized not only for what they have accomplished, but also for how their decisions and influence are positioning their organizations and the housing industry for long-term success. HousingWire describes the award as one of the housing industry’s defining honors for executives creating lasting impact across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding.

Lori’s recognition comes during an important period of growth and transformation for Fathom Realty.

As one of the nation’s largest technology-driven real estate brokerages, Fathom continues to invest in its people, technology, education and agent experience while remaining committed to an agent-first model.

Lori’s leadership is helping ensure those investments are connected by a shared vision: building a stronger, more collaborative and scalable organization that can serve agents today while preparing for where the industry is headed next.

A Year of Recognition

Being named a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard marks another significant industry recognition for Lori this year, following her selection as a 2026 HousingWire Woman of Influence.

Together, these honors recognize both the impact Lori has made throughout her career and the leadership she continues to bring to Fathom Realty.

HousingWire officially included Lori Muller among its 100 executives selected for the 2026 Vanguards.

Across Fathom Realty, we are proud to celebrate Lori and this well-deserved recognition.

Her vision, energy and commitment to people continue to move Fathom forward, strengthening the company, empowering its agents and helping build the foundation for what comes next.

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About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company serving the housing industry through data and research, business journalism and industry events. Its mission is to provide housing leaders with greater insight into the housing market and opportunities to connect with a broader community of industry peers.

About Fathom Realty

Fathom Realty is a national, technology-driven real estate brokerage built around a simple belief: when agents succeed, we succeed.

With an agent-first approach, innovative technology, industry-leading commission plan options and a growing suite of tools, resources and support, Fathom empowers real estate professionals to build their businesses their way, while providing the flexibility, community and opportunities they need to grow.

At Fathom, agents don’t have to choose between independence and support. Whether you’re building your personal brand, growing your production, creating a team or preparing for the next stage of your career, Fathom is committed to helping you move forward.

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