Editor’ s Viewpoint
Shaping Real Estate’ s Future:
Leadership, Innovation & Empowerment
Charting the Course in Uncertain Times
For over 18 years, Real Estate Investor has been a trusted guide for property investors, delivering strategic insights to help you grow your business and make sound decisions.
As the real estate landscape evolves rapidly, we take inspiration from timeless thinkers like Mark Twain, Napoleon Hill, and Warren Buffett- visionaries who understood success and shared wisdom that still resonates today.
In this issue, our cover story spotlights three dynamic leaders reshaping South Africa’ s real estate market: Andrew Thompson, Ferdi Abrahams, and Steve Johnstone, the founding forces behind eXp South Africa. Their work is redefining estate agency through innovation, empowerment, and a shared mission to uplift agents across the continent.
Their leadership goes beyond influence; it’ s about building a platform where others can thrive. They remind us that great leaders don’ t just lead, they create opportunity.
Mark Twain once said,“ If you don’ t read the newspaper, you’ re uninformed. If you do, you’ re misinformed.” In a world overflowing with information- and misinformation- investors must stay discerning, question narratives, and rely on facts over hype.
Napoleon Hill’ s timeless advice,“ Your big opportunity might be right where you are now” rings especially true today. In uncertain times, innovation and strong leadership are unlocking new possibilities in places we might not expect.
Now is the time to stay focused, informed, and bold. The future of real estate is being shaped by those who lead with purpose. Let’ s step forward with vision, clarity, and confidence.
8 REI MAGAZINE MAY 2025 Founder & Editor-In-Chief