eXp Realty, a leading agent-centric real estate brokerage and core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, has announced a strong showing on the 2026 RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand list. The company revealed that 44 of its agents and teams secured a total of 54 placements on this prestigious annual ranking, demonstrating significant growth and market influence.
Expanding Presence and Market Leadership
The 2026 list marks a 10% increase in eXp Realty's representation compared to the previous year. This expansion underscores the brokerage's growing appeal among top-producing real estate professionals. eXp Realty also claimed the No. 1 spot in the Enterprise Team category by sales volume, highlighting its robust infrastructure for large-scale operations.
Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, commented on the achievement: "Growing our presence by 10% on The Thousand in a single year is a clear, undeniable market signal. It speaks directly to the caliber of professionals who are looking at the landscape and choosing eXp. What stands out this year is the sheer diversity of success. We are seeing individual agents, fast-rising teams, and the country's most massive enterprise organizations all building successfully inside our ecosystem."
Performance Highlights
The 54 placements collectively represented 20,532 transaction sides and $11.8 billion in sales volume. Key performance metrics include:
- Year-over-Year Growth: eXp Realty expanded its elite footprint on the list by 10% from 2025 to 2026.
- Team Dominance: High-performing teams accounted for nearly 82% of eXp's 54 total placements, 96% of transaction sides, and 97% of total volume.
- Enterprise Leadership: eXp Realty captured the #1 named brokerage/network brand in the Enterprise Team category by volume, proving its unmatched infrastructure for high-volume operations.
Top Agents by Transaction Sides
Several eXp Realty agents were recognized for their outstanding transaction volumes. Notable placements include:
- No. 38 – Artemisa Boston, West Saint Paul, MN – 183 sides, $50,984,258 volume
- No. 50 – Natalie Taflinger, Florence, SC – 159 sides, $58,057,181 volume
- No. 55 – Charles Williamson, Wilson, NC – 154 sides, $47,247,700 volume
- No. 121 – Jill Desaegher Rufus, Lynchburg, VA – 123 sides, $49,757,750 volume
- No. 130 – John Scalia, Lighthouse Point, FL – 120 sides, $45,752,807 volume
- No. 138 – Angela Cugini-Girard, Lake George, NY – 118 sides, $47,973,286 volume
- No. 201 – Nitin Kumar, Austin, TX – 104 sides, $38,585,965 volume
- No. 209 – Monika Deroussel, Liberty Township, OH – 103 sides, $50,579,371 volume
- No. 243 – Ashley Wisch, Collierville, TN – 99 sides, $39,383,271 volume
- No. 243 – Justin Rivers, Auburn, AL – 99 sides, $33,326,513 volume
This recognition follows the broader 2026 RealTrends Verified announcement, where 2,753 eXp Realty agents and teams were honored nationwide. While RealTrends Verified celebrates a wider field of top producers, The Thousand remains the industry's ultimate benchmark of ultra-elite production.
