Amanda Valente, Co-Founder and COO of Renovation Sells, has been named one of RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers, recognized in the Trailblazers category for her innovation in real estate and home renovation. This honor highlights Amanda’s leadership in bridging the gap between real estate and renovation, making it easier for agents and sellers to unlock home value with fast, design-forward updates.

Since launching Renovation Sells’ national franchise model in 2021, Amanda has played a key role in the company’s rapid expansion, now serving 40 locations across 67 markets. By combining national reach with local, personalized service, she has helped real estate professionals across the country prepare homes for market with streamlined, high-impact renovations.

A driving force behind industry-changing partnerships, Amanda spearheaded the Renovation Sells x HouseAmp collaboration in 2024, offering sellers fast financing options alongside Renovation Sells’ signature renovation services. With a focus on innovation, she has also introduced AI-driven design tools and real-time renovation estimates, giving agents and their clients a seamless, data-backed approach to home updates.

“The most rewarding part of my journey has been creating something from scratch that continues to evolve,” Amanda shares.

To see the full list of RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers, click here.