Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, has been named to Inman’s 2026 Power Players list, a prestigious award that honors influential leaders driving the future of residential real estate. Honorees are selected annually by Inman, and the list celebrates visionary executives whose strategic directions influence the entire brokerage, mortgage, finance and prop-tech markets.

“I’m grateful to be recognized among such an elite group of real estate leaders,” Bain said. “This honor reflects not only the progress we are making at Long & Foster, but also the dedication and collaboration of our entire team, which, working together, is driving innovation across the industry.”

Under Bain’s leadership, Long & Foster has continued to expand its All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience and strengthen its agent- and client-centric solutions. Following Bain’s strategic vision, the company has further integrated comprehensive services to support more seamless transactions for buyers and sellers, reinforcing its dominant position in a competitive real estate market.

This is Bain’s third consecutive year on the Inman Power Players list, and his continued inclusion underscores both his influence on and commitment to the industry. To learn more about Long & Foster, go to LongandFoster.com. View the full list of the 2026 Power Players here.