The Real Estate Coach Trusted by Thousands of Top-Producing Agents

TOM FERRY

Tom Ferry is the Founder and CEO of Ferry International and one of the most influential voices in real estate today. Recognized by the industry’s top sources, including the Swanepoel Power 200, as the #1 real estate coach for over 13 years, Tom leads a global coaching and media platform that helps agents, teams, and brokers scale with systems, data, and modern marketing. Under Tom’s leadership, Ferry International has grown to 200+ certified business coaches operating across four countries, serving thousands of agents and team leaders each year through 1:1 coaching, events, and digital programs. His events, such as the annual Success Summit (real estate’s most anticipated 3-day conference), Elite Retreat client event, Listing Edge, and Private Masterminds, draw tens of thousands of agents each year. A lifelong operator, Tom Ferry’s career began under the mentorship of his father, legendary real estate coach Mike Ferry. At only 25 years old, Tom became the president of The Mike Ferry Organization and grew the business to $5mil in revenues before launching Tom Ferry Coaching in 2004. Tom is also the bestselling author of two books, Life! By Design (Ballantine/Random House) and Mindset, Model and Marketing! which are widely considered two of the best books for real estate agents looking for practical, repeatable frameworks. Today, Tom Ferry’s social media serves as one of real estate’s largest education libraries — his YouTube channel surpasses 575,000 subscribers with more than 46 million views. Across channels, the brand’s social content, podcasts, and weekly shows distill actionable playbooks for lead generation, listings, and leadership. Ferry International’s website reflects a 4.9-star rating with 1,000+ Google reviews—social proof of consistent client outcomes. Perhaps most notably of all, Tom Ferry’s coaching members have been shown to earn 8X the industry average GCI. Innovation is central to Tom’s platform. In 2024, he created an AI-powered coaching chatbot, Revii AI. This powerful suite of AI tools was built specifically for real estate agents and provides realistic push-to-talk roleplays, business automation, and MLS analysis. As a speaker, Tom delivers keynotes for thousands each year and facilitates exclusive masterminds for top performers seeking elite-level growth. In his personal life, Tom is a dedicated husband and father who splits his time between Dallas, Texas, and Orange County, California. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Michael and Steven. Outside the office, he’s passionate about music, travel, golf, and personal and professional development.

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Who is Tom Ferry?

A best-selling author, speaker, investor, and the founder/CEO of Ferry International—recognized by the SP200 for industry leadership and widely cited as real estate’s #1 coach.

Where is Tom Ferry from?

Tom Ferry grew up in Orange County, California, where he was mentored by his father, real estate coach Mike Ferry. Today, Tom splits his time between Orange County and Dallas, Texas.

How do I contact Tom Ferry?

Visit the official Contact page or call Ferry International at (888) 866-3377 for coaching, speaking, and media inquiries.

What are Tom Ferry’s books? 

Tom is the bestselling author of Life! By Design and Mindset, Model and Marketing!