Dan Troup Named an RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker
A note from our CEO, Dan Troup:
I’m honored to be recognized by RISMedia as a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker in the Crusaders category. This recognition reflects the collective work happening every day at Broker Public Portal, where MLSs and brokerages come together to build a consumer-first home search experience grounded in accuracy, transparency, and trust.
The real reward isn’t the recognition itself, but the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders who are willing to challenge the status quo. Protecting the integrity of listing data while delivering a great consumer experience shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. At BPP, we’re proving that it’s possible to do both. When the industry chooses collaboration over competition with its own professionals, everyone benefits—especially consumers.
Press release follows.
Broker Public Portal CEO Dan Troup Named an RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker
Industry leader joins exclusive group of Crusaders who have made headline-making contributions to the real estate industry
Portage, Mich. — Feb. 3, 2026 —RISMedia, the leader in U.S. real estate news and information services, announced today that Dan Troup, CEO of the Broker Public Portal, has been selected as one of RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers as a Crusader. Broker Public Portal is the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first national MLS home search experience,
RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers were selected in 2025 by the firm’s executive and editorial teams and are showcased in the following categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, Luminaries and the annual Hall of Fame inductees.
“Through ongoing challenges in 2025, from economic uncertainty to changing rules and regulations, our Newsmakers served as shining examples of what it takes to succeed, come what may,” said RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston. “Our 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers demonstrated the dedication, ingenuity and integrity it takes to serve their companies, clients and communities at the highest level. They stand out as true professionals we all can look up to, and I extend my sincere congratulations to each and every one of them.”
RISMedia will honor this year’s Real Estate Newsmakers, including officially inducting the 2026 Hall of Fame, at RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala taking place during the company’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, September 30 – October 2, 2026, at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C.
“From the beginning, I’ve believed that brokers and agents should not have to compete against the very platforms that market their listings. That belief has guided me through every chapter of my work,” said Troup. “What we’ve built is not only protecting the industry but delivering a search experience so good that it raises the bar for everyone.”
About RISMedia
For more than 45 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its premium content channel, Premier; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia’s virtual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year; RISMedia’s CEO Exchange; and RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala. Visit RISMedia.com for more information.
About RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers
RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers is designed to recognize those individuals making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect real estate professionals and the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers were chosen based on nominations received through an online nomination process on RISMedia.com, and by nominations from RISMedia’s in-house editorial team and other industry sources. Nominations for RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are collected on an ongoing basis throughout the course of the year. There is no fee to nominate a Newsmaker or be recognized/featured as a Newsmaker. Due to deadline and production criteria, RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Online Directory may not currently be in its final format. Please check back for ongoing updates.
About Broker Public Portal
Founded in 2014, Broker Public Portal (BPP) is a nationwide alliance of MLSs and brokerages working together to reshape how people search for homes online. Built on transparency, trust, and the Fair Display Guidelines, BPP delivers a consumer-first home search experience powered by the most accurate, up-to-date data directly from the source. Its flagship product, Cribio.com, is the smarter way to search for your next home.