Inman, a leading North American real estate news publication, has unveiled its 2025 Power Players list, spotlighting Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage®, as one of the most influential figures in residential real estate. This marks the third consecutive year Soper has been recognized on the prestigious list, which highlights leaders, innovators and trailblazers shaping the future of North America’s real estate industry. Notably, Soper has been featured every year since the list’s debut in 2023.
“I am always grateful to be acknowledged on Inman’s Power Players list alongside a group of truly outstanding innovators and change-makers,” said Phil Soper. “It is an honour to be recognized by this esteemed publication that continues to highlight and uplift exceptional professionals in our ever-evolving business. I share this recognition with my colleagues at Royal LePage who continue to cultivate a dynamic, service-oriented culture that thrives on adaptability and embraces change.
“With a dedicated team of leaders and professionals, I look forward to guiding Royal LePage through this new year by embracing cutting-edge advancements in real estate technology, including our new, first-to-market investor-focused portal and training program. Our goal is to equip our network of sales professionals with the tools, education and resources they need to deliver exceptional service to their clients while continuing to grow their businesses,” Soper added.
Inman is one of North America’s leading trade news sources for the residential real estate industry. Curated by Inman’s reputable editorial team, the annual Power Players list recognizes the most noteworthy executives and industry-shaping players in real estate. The list is comprised of 143 leaders from the residential real estate mortgage, proptech and finance ecosystems who set the standard for excellence in their respective fields.
As a highly-regarded and influential figure in Canadian real estate, Phil Soper has received many noteworthy recognitions for his contributions to the industry since he joined Royal LePage as president and CEO in 2002. In addition to his inclusion on the 2025 Inman Power Players list, Soper achieved another impressive milestone this year, securing a spot on T3 Sixty’s Swanepoel Power 200 list for the twelfth year in a row. These accolades are a true testament to Soper’s forward-thinking and innovative leadership in the real estate space.
