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At WAV Group and RETechnology.com, we have the privilege of witnessing the very best that real estate innovation has to offer. From emerging startups to transformative industry leaders, certain individuals stand out not just because they\u2019ve built something new, but because they\u2019ve solved problems that matter. That\u2019s exactly what happened at the 2025 iOi Innovators of the Year Awards, presented last week during the REALTORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n

Huge congratulations to this year\u2019s honorees: <\/span>Gene Eidelman<\/b>, <\/span>Terrence Nickelson<\/b>, and <\/span>Katherine Aronsson<\/b>. These three forward-thinkers are showing us what it looks like when innovation meets intention and execution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The iOi (Innovation, Opportunity & Investment) Summit and community has become a vital year-round engine for surfacing cutting-edge thinking in our space. As one of the attendees of the very first iOi in San Francisco many years ago, it\u2019s exciting to see how far the organization has come!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Let\u2019s take a moment to applaud the powerful work of this year\u2019s winners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gene Eidelman \u2013 Building a More Affordable, Sustainable Future<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Gene Eidelman, co-founder of <\/span>Azure Printed Homes<\/b>, is on a mission to tackle the housing shortage while also addressing the massive waste problem in traditional construction. Traditional construction is one of the largest contributors to global warming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Azure\u2019s approach uses recycled materials and 3D printing to deliver beautiful, efficient, and affordable homes. With construction times up to 70% faster and costs 30% lower, Gene is proving that affordability and sustainability can and should go hand in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s also proving that innovation isn\u2019t about tech for tech\u2019s sake. It\u2019s about <\/span>impact<\/span><\/i>. Since launching in 2019, Azure has built over 100 homes and generated $35 million in preorders. But what stands out most is Gene\u2019s heart: \u201cHousing is more than shelter\u2026it\u2019s dignity, stability, and opportunity,\u201d he says. It is exciting to see this technology that has been established in developing countries make its way to North America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Terrence Nickelson \u2013 Keeping Real Estate Deals on Track and On Time<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Anyone in real estate knows: deals fall apart. But few have tackled this frustrating, costly reality as boldly as <\/span>Terrence Nickelson<\/b>, founder of <\/span>Goby Homes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terrence saw the gaps firsthand, especially noting how a lack of transparency and communication can stall or derail a deal. In response, he created an AI-powered platform that unifies everyone involved in a transaction: agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and beyond. Goby Homes doesn\u2019t just manage workflow. It anticipates problems and smooths them out before they become deal-breakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even more powerful? Terrence is using this technology to drive equity in real estate. Goby Homes was honored with a National Fair Housing Alliance Innovation Impact Award for its work in reducing bias and promoting fairness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Katherine Aronsson \u2013 Empowering Agents with Smart, Human-Centered AI<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Katherine Aronsson<\/b>, co-founder of <\/span>Kevin AI<\/b> and an agent with Pinnacle Realty Advisors, is reimagining lead generation, and giving agents the superpowers they need to grow faster and more authentically.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin AI goes far beyond surface-level prospecting. It uses machine learning and property signals to uncover real opportunities\u2014turning cold contacts into warm, insightful conversations. The platform also automates personalized outreach, monitors neighborhood activity, and even delivers insights via chat, voice, email, or text.<\/span><\/p>\n

But Katherine\u2019s focus isn\u2019t automation for efficiency\u2019s sake. It\u2019s about giving agents time and space to do what they do best: <\/span>build relationships<\/span><\/i>. \u201cReal estate is about people,\u201d she says. \u201cKevin AI helps agents connect faster and more meaningfully.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Katherine, your work bridges the best of tech and the best of humanity. Your leadership is exactly what this industry needs right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Congrats again to all three of these talented and inspiring winners!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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