eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGNT), the holding company for eXp Realty, FrameVR.io, and SUCCESS Enterprises, announced today the acquisition of NextHome, Inc., an award-winning national real estate franchise. This strategic move transforms eXp's infrastructure into a versatile, multi-model platform supporting diverse business models and brands under one global umbrella. Effective at the market open on May 8, 2026, eXp World Holdings will officially trade under the new ticker symbol AGNT on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Expanding the Ecosystem
With the addition of a franchise model alongside its cloud-based brokerage, eXp World Holdings is architecting a leading multi-model ecosystem designed to propel the industry's most ambitious entrepreneurs. NextHome brings a proven, scalable franchise model into the eXp ecosystem with over 500 franchisees across the United States and five consecutive years ranked number one for franchise owner satisfaction by Franchise Business Review. NextHome is led by one of the most respected and outspoken leadership teams in residential real estate, who will continue to drive NextHome's growth within the new eXp platform. Together, AGNT now offers every entrepreneurial real estate professional a seat at the table on their own terms.
Leadership Perspectives
Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, commented: "The industry has reached a tipping point; a one-size-fits-all model no longer works for the visionary entrepreneur. AGNT is a declaration of who we build for. Adding the NextHome franchise model gives our agents and franchise owners maximum optionality, backed by a proven leadership team and now with unified world-class infrastructure and an expanded global network. Teams and agents need more paths forward, and the industry needs companies led by people who don't just talk about being agent-centric but live it. We are building a platform that supports multiple models because every agent and every consumer served deserves choice."
James Dwiggins, Co-CEO of NextHome and a third-generation real estate entrepreneur, added: "Joining forces with eXp World Holdings is a natural evolution of our 'Humans Over Houses' mission. By plugging into the most agent-centric real estate engine in the world, our franchise owners and agents will now gain access to unmatched depth, inventory, global network, and the kind of industry talent and influence that moves markets. We looked at every real estate company across the U.S., and eXp aligns with us the most, from company culture to philosophy to a leadership team that truly advocates for agents and consumers. This is the right partner to grow the NextHome brand and lead franchise expansion across the world."
The Architecture of Growth
Today, AGNT becomes a multi-model leader where the industry's most dedicated entrepreneurs come to grow, lead, and stay. Whether you are an independent agent driven by eXp Realty's cloud-powered scale, featuring aggressive commission splits, revenue share, and true equity ownership, or a franchise owner drawn to NextHome's human-first culture, you are no longer just choosing a brand; you are choosing a global operating system designed for the modern entrepreneur. Two models, maximum optionality. By bridging industry-leading technology with a massive global referral network and shared professional services, the company has built a borderless ecosystem that empowers every level of real estate professional to build a legacy.
