Rachel Hazlett-Karr Named to Inman’s 2026Future Leaders in Real Estate
Santa Rosa, California | May 8, 2026
Vanguard Properties’ REALTOR recognized among the most promising real estate professionals under 40.
Vanguard Properties is proud to announce that Rachel Hazlett-Karr, REALTOR®,
has been named to Inman’s 2026 Future Leaders in Real Estate, an annual award
recognizing the most promising professionals under 40 driving meaningful change
across the real estate industry.
Rachel Hazlett-Karr was selected through a multi-month public nomination
process and recognized in the ‘Agents, Teams, and Brokers’ category for her
impact, leadership and forward-thinking contributions to the industry.
“Rachel Hazlett-Karr represents exactly the kind of talent that’s moving real estate
forward,” said Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman. “This year’s class reflects the innovation,
resilience and vision that will shape the future of real estate for years to come.”
Rachel Hazlett-Karr has sold over $29,500,000 of real estate in less than two years in the business.
Here’s what Inman had to say when granting her the award:
“Coming to real estate later than most, she moved faster than almost anyone. In her first 22 months she closed more than $22 million, earned Top Producer in her first full year, and built her business largely from scratch through door knocking, cold calls, and a YouTube channel that actually works.
That channel is where her filmmaking background shows up. Rather than listing tours and market updates, she makes videos about the community — the kind that get watched because they’re genuinely interesting. It generates business, but it started as something more honest than that.
She’s also a mother of three who volunteers regularly in her kids’ schools. The same energy she brings to her clients, she brings to her neighborhood. Inman is proud to name her a 2026 Future Leader in Real Estate.”
Here’s what Rachel had to say:
“My work has always been driven by a sincere commitment to serving people well. Real estate is tied to major transitions, significant financial decisions, and emotional moments, and I believe clients deserve strong advocacy, thoughtful guidance, and excellence at every level. I’ve built my business through hard work, a deep commitment to my clients, and strategic negotiation focused on protecting their best interests. I care deeply about the experience my clients have, the results I help them achieve, and the trust they place in me. This recognition is incredibly meaningful, and I’m grateful for the clients, colleagues, friends, and family who have supported me along the way.”
Rachel Hazlett-Karr joins a class of honorees spanning five categories: agents, teams and brokers; marketing and sales; mortgage and finance; technology and data; and advocates for change.
For the complete list of 2026 Future Leaders in Real Estate, visit inman.com/future-leaders-of-real-estate-awards.
About Vanguard Properties: Founded in 1986 by James Nunemacher and co-owned with Frank Nolan, Vanguard Properties encompasses eighteen offices in making it the largest independent brokerage in the Bay Area. Dedicated first and foremost to providing high quality and high touch local support to its agents, Vanguard Properties has maintained a reputation of providing the highest echelon of service to its four hundred-plus agents.
About Inman: Inman is the leading news source for real estate agents, brokers, executives and technology leaders. With an audience of more than one million professionals, Inman delivers the ideas, insights and connections that drive the industry forward through its website, newsletters, events, awards, education and research.
Rachel Hazlett-Karr’s work can be found at RachelRealtor.com Her YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@RachelRealtor and she can be found on social media at @rachelrealtor_
