UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Marquis Who's Who has recognized Stefan J. M. Swanepoel, founder and executive chair of T3 Sixty and Real Estate News, as a Top Executive for his decades-long influence on strategy, research and leadership frameworks across the residential real estate industry.

Mr. Swanepoel's career spans nearly 50 years and reflects sustained leadership, innovation and a deep commitment to industry intelligence. After 25 years as chief executive officer and president of T3 Sixty LLC, he transitioned four years ago to executive chair, where he continues to guide the firm's strategy, oversee mergers and acquisitions and lead national initiatives with private and public companies. Under his direction, T3 Sixty has grown into one of the most respected management consulting firms in residential real estate.

About Mr. Swanepoel

Widely regarded as a steward of industry insight, Mr. Swanepoel has produced an extensive body of research and publications. Four years after immigrating to the United States, he created the "Real Estate Confronts" series, a 12-part, data-driven analysis of shifting trends, technology's advancing role in the marketplace and the evolution of consumer behavior. The decade-long series earned broad respect for its rigorous research and practical foresight, equipping professionals with a clearer understanding of the forces reshaping the home-buying and selling landscape. In 2006, he introduced the Swanepoel Trends Report, the industry's first and still only annual long-range analysis, now in its 20th year and widely used by executives navigating a rapidly evolving marketplace.

In 2014, he launched the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), the first structured assessment of the most influential leaders in residential real estate. The SP 200 provides an annual benchmark of the executives and entrepreneurs shaping the industry's direction. In 2015, he authored the DANGER Report, the industry's first comprehensive risk analysis, outlining 50 material threats, many of which have since unfolded across the industry.

Mr. Swanepoel brings a perspective shaped by global experience and multidisciplinary training, giving him a wider vantage point on industry transformation. He began his education in Nairobi, Kenya, and continued in Hong Kong and South Africa. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pretoria and a Master of Commerce in Business Economics from the University of Johannesburg, followed by executive studies in mergers and acquisitions at UCLA. After holding senior operational and management roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including regional vice president and later president of an international real estate franchise, he founded T3 Sixty in 1998 to provide more objective and comprehensive data-driven research to a sector experiencing increasing structural complexity.

An Established Voice in Real Estate

Over his career, Mr. Swanepoel has written more than 55 books and reports, establishing him as one of the most published voices in U.S. residential real estate. His work has received multiple distinctions, including the Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Gold Award and several AXIOM Business Book Awards. His national bestseller Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Master Business and Life appeared on more than 20 bestseller lists, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon, reflecting its broad market reach.

In a recent interview, Mr. Swanepoel underscored that T3 Sixty's research centers on long-term structural dynamics rather than short-term consumer trends. "Our focus is the intangible, often misunderstood forces," he explains, referencing the strategic, foundational and systemic drivers that shape the industry's direction. He identifies technology as a second major force redefining the sector. Successive waves, from early digital connectivity to mobile platforms and now artificial intelligence, have reconfigured how residential real estate functions. "The mandate has remained consistent," he notes. "Enhance accuracy, increase speed and simplify the consumer experience while reducing cost and complexity."

Three years ago, concerned by the increasingly biased and pay-to-play nature of mainstream real estate coverage, he launched Real Estate News, a journalism-driven, fact-based media company. In its third year, the outlet matched, and in some areas surpassed, long-established industry publications, becoming one of the two largest daily news sources in residential real estate.

The Foundations for Success

Asked about the foundations of his leadership approach, Mr. Swanepoel points to the discipline he developed as an immigrant entrepreneur and to his conviction that integrity and execution anchor long-term success. "Failure is not an option," he says, reflecting on his early years building a career in a new country. He emphasizes the importance of a defined plan, sustained focus, meticulous attention to detail and unwavering ethical standards. He encourages emerging leaders to embrace change and ambiguity. "There is always more than one solution to any problem," he notes.

"Stefan Swanepoel exemplifies the caliber of executive Marquis Who's Who is proud to chronicle," the editorial team stated. "His work as a strategist, researcher, publisher and operator has helped leaders nationwide make better decisions and navigate challenging periods."

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