MEDIA RELEASE
March 11th, 2026
RateMyAgent – the global review and ratings platform for real estate agents – has announced Melinda Vazquez as the winner of the US Agent of the Year Award 2026.
The sixth annual awards results were released on March 11th, recognizing the nation’s top real estate agents and Realtors, celebrating their dedication to the highest standards of customer service.
These awards are unique within the industry because they are driven by customer feedback. To ensure accuracy and fairness, the award calculation process undergoes an annual independent audit—with this year’s review conducted by the global accounting firm, RSM.
Award winners and nominees are the most highly recommended performers by local sellers and buyers. They are selected based on customer satisfaction ratings across the country and overall sales performance.
Eligibility for these awards is open to any real estate professional using the RateMyAgent platform for collecting client reviews, irrespective of whether they make use of RateMyAgent’s extensive features.
“The RateMyAgent Awards acknowledge real estate agents who go above and beyond for their clients,” said RateMyAgent CEO Jim Crisera. “We’re striving to push the standard for customer service and tonight is about recognising your exceptional efforts. Congratulations to every winner and nominee of this year's awards. Your dedication to excellence is what drives this industry forward, and we can’t wait for another year of raising the bar for real estate professionals nationwide."
The full list of winners at the National, Regional, City and County divisions is available from this link: https://resources.ratemyagent.com/us-awards-2026-winners