![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.wavgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-WAV-Partners-819x1024.png\")
Four WAV Group Partners Named RISMedia 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers<\/b><\/p>\n
San Luis Obispo, <\/b>Calif. \u2013 Feb. 4, 2025 \u2013<\/span> WAV Group<\/span><\/a> announces that four of its partners \u2013 Victor Lund, Marilyn Wilson, Bondilyn Jolly, and Kevin Hawkins \u2013 have been recognized as RISMedia 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers for their outstanding contributions to the real estate industry. This honor places them among an exclusive group of top industry leaders acknowledged for their newsworthy achievements that positively impact real estate professionals, consumers, and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n RISMedia, the leading U.S. provider of real estate news and information services, unveiled its prestigious list of more than 300 Real Estate Newsmakers on Feb. 1. The honorees are showcased in RISMedia\u2019s online directory at RISMedia.com and featured in the February issue of <\/span>Real Estate<\/span><\/i> magazine. These influential leaders are categorized as Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, and Luminaries, with an additional Hall of Fame recognition for select industry icons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About the WAV Group honorees:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Victor Lund <\/b>(Arroyo Grande, CA) \u2013 <\/span>Crusader<\/span><\/i>: Victor Lund\u2019s work as Founder and CEO\u00a0 at WAV Group continues to shape industry-wide policy, technology, and brokerage strategies. In 2024, he advised major brokerages on data and technology strategies, advocated for redress of the Clear Cooperation policy, and led conversations about the evolving role of MLSs in a post-cooperative compensation landscape. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in relaunching the Broker Public Portal, ensuring it remains a vital industry initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cReal estate is an industry full of great people who give to get,\u201d said Lund. \u201cThe greatest reward of decades working with real estate brokers, MLSs, and technology firms is the friendships. I can go to any city in America and connect with colleagues and feel like I am visiting family.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Marilyn Wilson <\/b>(Arroyo Grande, CA) \u2013 <\/span>Crusader: <\/span><\/i>As CEO of WAV Group, Marilyn Wilson is known for her deep understanding of how real estate\u2019s ecosystem functions and evolves. Under her leadership, in 2024, WAV Group fielded more research than any other firm actively monitoring industry sentiment with practitioners and consumers encouraging brokerages and MLSs to take responsibility for shifting dynamics. Speaking at RISMedia\u2019s 2024 CEO & Leadership Exchange, Wilson advocated for brokerage accountability in agent compensation marketing. Leading the company\u2019s WAVes of Change educational series, Marilyn regularly advocates for better ways for Associations and MLSs to address the needs of the real estate consumers. She has also led efforts to encourage MLSs to open their subscriptions to all active licensees and to encourage statewide reciprocal lockbox access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cReal estate leaders have a responsibility to ensure every practitioner knows how to fully access and leverage the policies, tools, training and support available to effectively serve real estate consumers,\u201d said Wilson. \u201cTogether, we make sure every American understands our industry\u2019s undying commitment and passion to building their family\u2019s generational wealth and helping them live the American dream.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Bondilyn Jolly<\/b> (Los Angeles, CA) \u2013 <\/span>Futurist<\/span><\/i>: As a partner at WAV Group, Bondilyn Jolly leads the company\u2019s marketing division, assisting top brokerages and organizations with annual recruitment, retention, and communication strategies. In 2024, she launched a specialized marketing services division for brokerages, MLSs, associations, and technology firms, enabling them to execute high-impact national and regional campaigns. Jolly challenges companies to craft compelling brand stories and leverage innovative marketing strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so blessed to work with some of the best minds in the industry,\u201d said Jolly. \u201cI love helping companies navigate the real estate landscape and grow their businesses, even in difficult times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Kevin Hawkins<\/b> (Bainbridge Island, WA) \u2013 <\/span>Futurist:<\/span><\/i> Kevin Hawkins has long been a champion of technological advancements in real estate, recently helping firms embrace AI-powered solutions. In 2023, he co-founded REAL AI, real estate\u2019s first weekly newsletter about artificial intelligence. REAL AI has become the go-to source for real estate agents learning about safe, practical AI tools and tactics. He also helped launch Revive AI \u2013 a presale renovation platform \u2013 and supported AI industry leader Restb.ai and its computer vision products and services. Hawkins also helped zavvie introduce AI innovations for mortgage lenders and loan officers to modernize Fintech processes.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful to work in an industry that I am passionate about because it positively impacts people in profound and life-changing ways,\u201d said Hawkins.<\/span><\/p>\n RISMedia Founder, CEO and Publisher John Featherston highlighted the resilience and innovation of the 2025 Newsmakers, saying, \u201cThis year\u2019s Newsmakers shine a spotlight on the innumerable ways this industry bravely confronted the sea change. Our 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers demonstrate the grit, tenacity, and resilience that dedicated real estate professionals have long been known for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n RISMedia will celebrate the 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers, including the Hall of Fame inductees, at the upcoming Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on Sept. 5, 2025, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., held in conjunction with the 2025 CEO & Leadership Exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n About WAV Group<\/b><\/p>\n WAV Group is real estate\u2019s premier business and marketing consultancy, serving leading real estate brokerages, technology firms, MLSs, and real estate associations. For over 20 years, WAV Group has provided strategic insights, consumer research, technology consulting and tactical marketing, PR and content services, helping clients navigate change and move the industry forward by driving evolution. The company\u2019s mission is to create waves of positive impact in real estate through innovation and forward-thinking strategies. Learn more at wavgroup.com.<\/span><\/p>\n About RISMedia<\/b><\/p>\n For more than 45 years, RISMedia has been the trusted source for news, trends, and business development strategies in residential real estate. Through its flagship publication, <\/span>Real Estate Magazine<\/span><\/i>, leading industry website RISMedia.com, and premier events\u2014including the CEO & Leadership Exchange and Newsmakers Reception & Dinner\u2014RISMedia delivers timely insights and invaluable networking opportunities. Visit RISMedia.com for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n # # #<\/span><\/p>\n Media contacts:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Monika Sollee |\u00a0951-249-6386\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n monika@wavgroup.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n