Dave Liniger

Dave Liniger is the co-founder of RE/MAX, the Denver-based global real estate franchise that he co-founded with his wife, Gail, in 1973. Since its founding, RE/MAX has become the leading franchisor of real estate offices throughout the world and has expanded to over 9,000 offices in 110 countries, with 140,000+ sales agents. Dave Liniger is well respected internationally for his vast knowledge of the real estate and franchising industries.

In 2018, Dave retired from his CEO position and continues to lead the network as Chairman of the Board. Dave is also a New York Times bestselling author of “My Next Step: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing and Hope,” a remarkable memoir chronicling his triumphant battle against a life-altering medical diagnosis. He is also the author of “The Perfect 10,” published in March 2024.

Dave revolutionized the real estate industry 45 years ago by creating the RE/MAX business model. RE/MAX began franchising in 1975 accompanied by extensive global expansion efforts. During this time, Dave became a highly respected industry expert and was instrumental in government housing reform policies.

Over the course of Dave’s 50-year career, he's spoken to 3 million people in 30-plus countries and has been featured in renowned publications including Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, and Inc. In 2010, he was included in Bloomberg Business Week’s profiles of the 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, and in 2011, Dave was named the Inman News “People’s Choice” Most Influential Real Estate Leader. He has also received the Warren Bennis Award for Leadership Excellence from the Global Institute for Leadership Development.

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