LIV Sotheby’s Advisor Justin Black wins NAR 30 Under 30 and Web Choice Award

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty advisor Justin Black was named to the National Association of REALTORS® 30 Under 30 class of 2026 and won the program’s Web Choice Award by the largest margin in its 25-year history. The recognition puts a Colorado mountain luxury specialist on a national stage and marks a first for LIV Sotheby’s in the program.

Why it matters: - Justin Black’s national recognition highlights the strength of Colorado mountain luxury real estate. - The award gives LIV Sotheby’s International Realty its first 30 Under 30 honoree in company history. - Black’s Web Choice win signals strong public support and visibility inside the NAR network.

What happened: - LIV Sotheby’s International Realty said Justin Black was named to the National Association of REALTORS® 30 Under 30 class of 2026. - Black also won the program’s Web Choice Award. - He received almost 11,000 of more than 37,000 ballots cast. - The announcement was made June 29, 2026. - Black is the only Colorado-based honoree in the 2026 class. - He is one of two Sotheby’s-affiliated global honorees this year.

The details: - The NAR 30 Under 30 program selected 30 honorees from more than 280 applications in the United States. - The Web Choice Award was decided through a public ballot among 50 finalists. - REALTOR® Magazine’s editorial staff handled finalist selection and judging. - Honoree profiles will appear in a special digital edition of REALTOR® Magazine. - The publication reaches about 429,000 NAR members. - NAR says the honorees are recognized for skill, creativity, leadership, and success in their real estate careers. - Those profiles will also be distributed to NAR’s membership of about 1.5 million REALTORS®. - Black specializes in luxury mountain properties in Summit County and Park County, Colorado, with secondary markets in Colorado Springs and the Front Range. - Black has closed more than $150 million in career sales volume over more than 10 years in luxury real estate in Colorado. - His record sales include 132 North Gold Flake Terrace in Breckenridge, which sold for $9,481,500 and set a Weisshorn neighborhood record by more than $3.2 million. - 1453 Ponderosa Road in Alma sold for $2,699,500 and set a town record. - Black represents high-end buyers and sellers across the mountain corridor. - LIV Sotheby’s International Realty services Boulder, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Denver, Evergreen, Golden, and Northern Colorado. - The firm also serves resort markets including Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Dillon, Telluride, Vail, and Winter Park. - The company’s contact number is 303.893.3200, and its website is livsothebysrealty.com.

Between the lines: - Black said the recognition reflects the trajectory of the Colorado mountain luxury market more than any individual achievement. - Black said Summit County and the Front Range have moved apart from broader Colorado real estate trends. - Black said out-of-state buyers and brokers are increasingly seeking an in-market specialist who understands mountain luxury, short-term rental regulation, and generational holding patterns. - Shannel Ryan, president of Colorado LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, said the win reflects Black’s relationships and his long career effort. - Ryan called the honor a first for the company.

What’s next: - Black’s profile will be published in REALTOR® Magazine’s special digital edition tied to the 2026 class. - The recognition is likely to increase Black’s visibility with buyers, sellers, and brokers in Colorado’s mountain markets.

The bottom line: - Justin Black’s NAR honor is both a personal milestone and a marker of growing national attention on Colorado mountain luxury real estate.