Barber recognized among the executives whose achievements reflect the innovation, adaptability, and commitment required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.
IRVINE, Calif. – SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, is pleased to announce that for the eighth consecutive year, Rob Barber, Chief Executive Officer, has been named a recipient of the annual HousingWire Vanguards award. This award, in its eleventh year, recognizes the housing industry’s most influential executives.
The 2025 Vanguards were carefully chosen by HousingWire’s editorial team in collaboration with a panel of respected industry professionals. Winners were selected for their vital contributions to company success, industry innovation, and market influence, with honorees representing executives who have guided their organizations through market headwinds while delivering transformative results.
As CEO of ATTOM, Barber masterfully directs enterprise strategy, data and product development, customer acquisition and service, and corporate operations. He is instrumental in driving the company’s growth and innovative edge as a premium property data and real estate analytics provider. He spearheads ATTOM’s commitment to empowering clients with faster, smarter ways to work with property data. He has propelled data delivery innovations that are part of a broader initiative to expand delivery of our property data and make it easier to integrate into any analytics environment—from large-scale market models to advanced geospatial applications. ATTOM is leading the charge in making property data more accessible and optimized for AI applications, with its trusted datasets now serving as the foundation for machine learning models, predictive analytics, and next-generation AI applications across housing, mortgage, insurance, and beyond.
“I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many influential leaders shaping the future of housing,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. “This recognition reflects the hard work of the entire ATTOM team and our shared commitment to advancing how property data is delivered and leveraged across the industry. By continually enhancing our data, investing in innovative delivery platforms, and pioneering AI-ready solutions, we’re helping clients to extract meaningful insights, drive informed decisions, and stay ahead in an increasingly data-driven landscape.”
With more than 30 years of experience in real estate information services, Barber sets the standard for professional excellence and leadership in the housing economy. As ATTOM’s CEO, he oversees the continual enhancement of the nation’s leading property database, providing visionary guidance in product innovation and next-generation delivery platforms. Barber has been instrumental in expanding ATTOM’s Table of Data Elements and launching powerful analytics-driven tools. He has also cultivated a culture of integrity and excellence that unites top talent and invests in both people and data—enhancing ATTOM’s value for a broad spectrum of clients.
“A select group of leaders is emerging in the housing economy. These leaders haven’t been sitting idly. They haven’t been waiting. And they aren’t fearful or undercapitalized,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire. “These individuals have faced the dual challenges of high interest rates and low sales volumes, yet they have turned these obstacles into opportunities. HousingWire Vanguards have a relentless focus on strengthening their organizations. While others stand still, HousingWire Vanguards are moving forward, crafting a legacy of growth and innovation.”
About HousingWire
HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market, and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision. Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.
About ATTOM
ATTOM powers innovation across industries with premium property data and analytics covering 158 million U.S. properties—99% of the population. Our multi-sourced real estate data includes property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard, neighborhood and geospatial boundary information, all validated through a rigorous 20-step process and linked by a unique ATTOM ID.
From flexible delivery solutions—such as Property Data APIs, Bulk File Licenses, Cloud Delivery, Real Estate Market Trends—to AI-Ready datasets, ATTOM fuels smarter decision-making across industries including real estate, mortgage, insurance, government, and more.
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Megan Hunt
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