BELLINGHAM, Wash. – In a significant industry recognition, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja has been selected for The 2025 MarketWatch 25, joining an elite group of visionary leaders who are reshaping how people live, work, spend, and invest. The announcement was made on November 13, 2025, highlighting Pareja's transformative impact on the real estate sector.
Redefining Real Estate Through Innovation
MarketWatch specifically acknowledged Pareja for his leadership in revolutionizing modern real estate through enhanced transparency, accessibility, and agent empowerment. Since assuming the CEO role in 2024, Pareja has focused on building trust, strengthening agent success rates, and creating more connected experiences for consumers worldwide.
As the only real estate brokerage CEO to make this year's list, Pareja stands alongside innovators from major industries including finance, technology, education, and retail. His inclusion underscores eXp Realty's growing influence as a global brokerage model that challenges traditional industry norms while empowering its network of professionals.
Company Leadership Applauds Recognition
Glenn Sanford, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings, praised the achievement, stating that "Leo's leadership is a reflection of what makes eXp different." He emphasized that Pareja brings the same spirit of innovation and collaboration that originally built the company, noting his commitment to "empowering agents, driving transparency and keeping people at the heart of everything we do."
Sanford further highlighted that this recognition from MarketWatch reinforces how eXp and its leadership team are actively shaping the future trajectory of the real estate industry worldwide.
A Collective Achievement for eXp Realty
In response to the honor, Pareja was quick to attribute the recognition to the broader eXp community. "Being named to The MarketWatch 25 isn't about one person," he stated. "It reflects the collective drive of our agents, staff and leaders to reimagine what real estate can be. When agents are empowered and consumers are informed, the entire market becomes stronger."
The award brings attention to the core values driving eXp Realty's expansion: collaboration, continuous innovation, and a steadfast commitment to operating differently within the traditional real estate landscape.
eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) serves as the parent company for eXp Realty, which has grown to become the largest independent real estate brokerage globally with more than 83,000 agents operating across 28 countries. The cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage offers industry-leading commission structures, revenue sharing programs, equity ownership opportunities, and a comprehensive global network designed to help agents build successful businesses.
The company also maintains SUCCESS Enterprises, anchored by the historic SUCCESS magazine, which has provided personal and professional development resources since 1897. This ecosystem offers eXp agents valuable tools to enhance their skills and achieve sustainable business growth.
