The real estate market is evolving fast—and Columbus is at the center of it all. This week, we sit down with Brent Swander, CEO of Columbus REALTORS®, to talk about the policy shifts, housing trends, and leadership decisions shaping the future of Central Ohio.

Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick—the podcast where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, each episode spotlights local leaders, business owners, and creatives building the fabric of Columbus—one story at a time.

🎧 In this milestone 20th episode, Jon sits down with Brent Swander, CEO of Columbus REALTORS®, for a deep dive into:

• His journey from rural Ohio to the White House to leading a 10,000-member organization
• Navigating the post-settlement real estate landscape and why value-based representation matters more than ever
• How zoning reform, affordability, and advocacy intersect in Columbus’ path to 700,000 new residents
• The evolving role of REALTORS® in a tech-driven world—and how Brent is preparing them for the next five years
• The Columbus REALTORS® Foundation's community impact and why real estate is more than just transactions

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Columbus REALTORS®: https://columbusrealtors.com/
• Brent Swander’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-swander-rce-3b90216/
• Learn more about Styer Real Estate Professionals: https://styerrep.com
• Podcast Website: https://www.ColumbusBrickbyBrick.com

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