Leading Through Innovation: A Conversation with Florida Realtors® 2025 President Tim Weisheyer

“Nobody knows what’s happening in Florida real estate better than Florida’s Realtors®,” states Tim Weisheyer, the 2025 president of Florida Realtors®, the nation’s largest state Realtor® association. His statement reflects both the confidence and responsibility that comes with leading an organization representing nearly 240,000 members in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.

As the 15th-largest economy globally and the third-largest state in the nation, Florida’s real estate sector is central to both the state and national economy. Under Weisheyer’s leadership, Florida Realtors is pursuing an agenda focused on innovation, member value, and advancing what he calls “the true American Dream” – not just homeownership, but the fundamental right to property ownership and entrepreneurship.

A Vision Rooted in Experience

Weisheyer brings a comprehensive understanding of real estate to his role, having built his career from residential leasing to becoming a successful broker, developer, and investment company owner. His expertise spans residential and commercial real estate, with a particular focus on land use and development opportunities.

“I’ve always believed if you don’t truly know and understand your value and the value you provide to those you’re serving, then you’re selling yourself short,” Weisheyer explains, outlining his approach to leadership. This philosophy has shaped his agenda for 2025, which includes several key initiatives designed to strengthen the organization’s value proposition and influence.

Innovation and Member Focus

A cornerstone of Weisheyer’s 2025 agenda is a statewide listening tour of broker roundtables, where he and the leadership team will meet directly with brokers across Florida. “We have almost 240,000 members, but the truth of it is, we have a large number of brokers, and the brokers are really our connection and our conduit to the individual member,” Weisheyer explains. These sessions aim to understand the evolving needs of different brokerage types and markets, strengthening the relationship between the real estate community and the association.

On the technology front, Florida Realtors is redefining its role in the PropTech and FinTech space. “Instead of just being a customer or consumer of products, tools, and services,” Weisheyer says, “how do we make sure we’re sitting at the table on day one and maybe investing in the company, whether as a silent or passive investor, maybe, if need be, as an active investor, or even continuing to develop our own technology that we know will meet the specific needs of our members in Florida.” The organization is developing an internal innovation process to evaluate opportunities for buying, investing in, or developing products and services that directly address member needs. 

Expanding Market Leadership Through Data and Advocacy

Weisheyer’s leadership builds upon Florida Realtors’ foundational role in creating real estate data. As he explains, “Any data that exists anywhere in real estate, it all begins with someone like me, meaning a broker, a Realtor. We are the ones that shoot the photography, fly the drones, enter the data, create the listing, tell the story, do all the geo-mapping – and so much more.” While third-party sources often aggregate and repackage this information, Florida Realtors is investing in new tools to maximize the value of this vital market intelligence.

The organization’s influence extends into the policy arena as well. “Realtors are the ones sitting in the room with the governor’s office or the Legislature having conversations about the elimination of the business rent tax or insurance reforms,” Weisheyer notes. This direct involvement in policy development, combined with Florida Realtors’ comprehensive real estate research department, establishes Florida Realtors as the essential resource for understanding both current market conditions and future regulatory developments.

Addressing Market Challenges

The organization is focusing on several critical market challenges, including housing supply constraints. “There is an undersupply of housing,” Weisheyer emphasizes, “The National Association of REALTORS® did a study a few years ago indicating there are 5.5 million too few homes available in America to meet the demands and the needs of the current workforce and population.” Florida Realtors is collaborating with state and local governments to address barriers to development, including impact fees and zoning restrictions that affect housing affordability and availability.

Looking Ahead

As 2025 progresses, Weisheyer sees promising indicators of market recovery after a challenging 2024. With interest rates expected to moderate and insurance reforms taking effect, the organization anticipates increased market activity. There are plenty of people interested in living in Florida and our economy is a national powerhouse – attracting businesses from across the country. The key will be creating sustainable economic growth and high-wage job opportunities to support long-term market stability.

“Realtors are essential to every individual, family, business, and community in America. We do more than just transact the sale of real estate,” Weisheyer states. “We are literally sitting in living rooms and family rooms and at kitchen tables with individuals and families helping them make one of their most important financial and lifestyle decisions in life. Additionally, we are in boardrooms with CEOs and entrepreneurs making very important decisions on how to grow or position their business for growth through real estate investments.”

Florida Realtors continues to evolve as a catalyst for the state’s economic development. By championing property rights, fostering innovation, and advocating for sustainable growth, the organization works to strengthen Florida’s position as a premier destination for business and residential life.