Brent Sobol, Sobol Realty, Inc.

Brent Sobol is an award-winning affordable-housing innovator whose career reflects a deep commitment to community transformation, resident empowerment, and ethical property management. As founder of Legacy Community Housing Corporation, Brent has led large-scale rehabilitation and turnaround efforts in multifamily communities, bringing stability, safety, and renewed opportunity to some of the Southeast’s most challenged properties. His people-first operating model, which emphasizes resident well-being alongside financial sustainability, has been recognized across the housing sector for producing measurable improvements in occupancy, safety, and quality of life.

A respected educator and industry voice, Brent developed the “Building Neighborly Communities” methodology, a practical framework that integrates housing operations with community-driven engagement. He has trained thousands of professionals through workshops, conference presentations, and partnerships with local and national organizations. His work extends beyond property management into systems-level advocacy, where he champions approaches that improve workforce development, reduce crime through community cohesion, and strengthen resident leadership.

Brent’s expertise draws from decades of hands-on operational experience, including directing teams that achieved substantial reductions in calls for service, significant increases in rent collection and retention, and improved regulatory compliance. His leadership has earned numerous awards for innovation, social impact, and excellence in affordable housing. In addition to his professional projects, Brent serves as a mentor and advisor to emerging leaders across the housing and nonprofit sectors.