As a leader, innovator, investor, and top-selling real estate agent, Brett Tanner blends a unique marketing methodology with a results driven approach to real estate. Brett's real estate team of 40+ agents is ranked #9 in the country, by the Wall Street Journal, while selling over $2 billion in real estate.

The most common way to make money in real estate is through appreciation, an increase in the property's value. Location, development, and improvements determine real estate appreciation. Real estate investors commonly rely on income from rents for residential and commercial properties.

1. Donald Bren. According to Forbes, Donald Bren's net worth as of August 2022 is $16.2 billion, making him the richest real estate mogul in the United States for 2022.

Keller Williams Realty is the largest franchise brand in real estate, with a total transaction volume of $440 billion in 2022.