We’re thrilled to share that The Agency has been named a 2026 Tech100 Real Estate Award winner by HousingWire! This recognition honors companies transforming the real estate industry, specifically those driving greater efficiency and transparency in client service. Receiving this award affirms our ongoing commitment to industry innovation through technology.
“At The Agency, we embrace technology and tools that improve and streamline the buying and selling experience for our agents and clients,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO & Founder of The Agency. “It’s an honor to be recognized for raising the bar in our industry—and we’re just getting started. “
Our recently announced strategic partnership with Rechat, an award-winning AI-powered platform, exemplifies this commitment in action. Under the leadership of Zane Burnett, The Agency’s Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy, the brokerage is integrating Rechat as a centralized operating system across our 150 global offices. This mobile-first platform unifies marketing, client relationships, transactions, and AI-driven workflows into a single, streamlined experience—reducing complexity and enabling our agents to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional client service.
“The Agency’s partnership with Rechat reflects our broader shift toward simplifying operations while investing in technology built for long-term growth,” said Zane. “As we continue to enhance our technology ecosystem, we remain committed to empowering our agents with tools that elevate the client experience our brand is known for.”
“Being named a 2026 Tech100 winner by Housingwire is so exciting, and marks a pivotal moment in The Agency’s technology transformation,” added The Agency’s President, Rainy Hake Austin. “What we’re building will set a new standard for the industry. Stay tuned, there’s much more to come!”


