Pacific Northwest Real Estate Powerhouse Makes Strategic Move to eXp Realty
In a significant development within the real estate industry, the Nick Shivers Team, a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest, has announced its transition from Keller Williams Realty to eXp Realty. This strategic move marks a pivotal shift for one of the region's most successful real estate operations.
Elite Team Brings Impressive Track Record and Social Influence
The Nick Shivers Team, recognized as the number one ranked team and group within Keller Williams for both Oregon and Washington, and ranked 24th nationwide for 2025, brings substantial credentials to its new brokerage home. The team reports an impressive $178 million in sales volume across 360 units during 2025, with 75 percent of their production coming from listings.
Led by industry veteran Nick Shivers, a RISMedia Newsmaker Hall of Fame inductee, the team comprises 17 agents supported by a seasoned operations leadership group specifically built for scalable growth. This transition represents more than just a brokerage change—it signals a strategic pivot toward leveraging eXp's innovative, cloud-based platform designed for high-performance teams.
Family-Led Operation with Deep Industry Roots
The team's leadership structure reflects a strong family foundation combined with professional expertise. Partners Keegan and Kaiya Shivers work alongside their father Nick, supported by Chief Financial Officer Troy Thurman and Chief Operating Officer Melodie Thurman. Longtime team leaders including Rachelle Braunstein, Philip Triem, Marcus Winklepleck, and Amy Oliver complete this formidable organization.
According to Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty, "Nick and his team represent the perfect intersection of industry legacy and modern influence. They have built a powerhouse organization that combines elite production with a heart for philanthropy. We are proud to welcome the Nick Shivers Team to eXp and look forward to fueling their next chapter of growth."
Strategic Decision Focused on Future Growth
For Nick Shivers, the decision to join eXp Realty after more than two decades with Keller Williams was driven by a desire to future-proof the business and align with a platform that understands modern team operations at scale.
"We've been watching the industry evolve, and after evaluating the landscape, eXp was the clear choice for where the puck is going," explained Shivers. "eXp isn't just innovative; it is built with real operators in mind. The platform offers the operational stability, responsiveness, and borderless opportunity we need to run a high-performance team at scale. We aren't just moving brokerages; we are upgrading our operating system."
Embracing Digital-First Real Estate and Social Media Influence
The move also highlights eXp Realty's appeal to the next generation of real estate media leaders. Partner Keegan Shivers, who has amassed over 330,000 social media followers since the beginning of 2025 and is slated to star in the upcoming series The Final Agent, emphasized how eXp aligns with the speed of modern real estate.
"Real estate consumption has changed—how clients search, connect, and build trust is digital-first," noted Keegan Shivers. "We needed a partner that supports creativity and modern business building without boundaries. eXp is built for exactly that kind of agility."
This transition represents a significant development in the competitive landscape of Pacific Northwest real estate, bringing together traditional industry expertise with modern digital capabilities through eXp's innovative platform.
