Gold Nation 2026 Awards Round Up
2026 has been a standout year for Gold Nation. Our leaders earned some of the industry's most respected honors, hundreds of our agents and teams ranked among the nation's top producers, and the company kept growing while others shrank. The year isn’t over, but here are a few of our awards we’ve earned so far.
Ron Snow President of Gold Capital Partners, Stephenie Flood COO of Gold Nation and VP of Operations for REMAX Gold, and Keith Ard CRO of Gold Nation and President of REMAX Gold accept Brokerage REMAX Awards at R4
Gold Nation sweeps at R4
At R4, Gold Nation, took home six of the network's highest brokerage honors:
Top Office in Total Sales Volume, Multi Franchise, Worldwide
Top Office in Total Sales Volume, Multi Franchise, United States
Top Office in Number of Closed Transactions, Multi Franchise, Worldwide
Largest Multi Franchise by Paid Associate Count, Worldwide
Largest Multi Franchise by Paid Associate Count, United States
The Bruce Johnson CMN Top Donor Award
Gold Nation agents named among the nation's best
Recognition in 2026 wasn't limited to leadership. When the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings were released, 249 Gold Nation agents and 107 Gold Nation teams earned a place among the top producers in the country, based on their 2025 sales.
The field was more competitive than ever. More than 50,000 agents and teams nationwide qualified for the rankings this year, roughly 5,000 more than in 2025.
Leader recognitions
Gold Nation leaders were recognized in multiple outlets in 2026.
In the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200, T3 Sixty's annual ranking of the most powerful leaders in residential real estate, Gold Nation CEO James O'Bryon and Keith Myers President of REMAX One: a Gold Nation member, both made the list. Of the six REMAX affiliates named to the SP200 this year, two came from Gold Nation. In addition to the Swanepoel Power 200, Gold Nation COO Stephenie Flood was named to the SP200 watchlist, which lists leaders on rise, who may be seen on the SP200 in the coming years.
RISMedia named James O’Bryon a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker in its Luminaries category. The Newsmakers list honors individuals whose work has shaped the industry and strengthened the communities they serve.
HousingWire named Stephenie Flood a 2026 Woman of Influence, her sixth time receiving the award. HousingWire named Stephenie again as a 2026 insider, an award highlighting the leaders behind the operations of the company.
Growth in a changing market
During a turbulent market amongst rising rates, oil prices, and sweeping changes the industry is facing, Gold Nation grew. Today Gold Nation is home to more than 2,900 agents in more than 130 offices across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Congratulations to every Gold Nation leader, agent, and team recognized this year. Your work is what keeps this organization the number one REMAX in the world.
Gold Nation, comprised of REMAX Gold, REMAX One, REMAX Alliance, REMAX Capitol Properties, REMAX Elite, REMAX Premier, REMAX Associates, REMAX Integrity, REMAX Northwest, and REMAX Equity Group, is represented by over 2,900 of the industry’s most productive agents at over 130 Offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.