Discover the leading real estate companies in the U.S. in 2025—from Compass to Keller Williams. Explore their revenue, agents, market reach, and how they’re shaping the future of real estate
1. Compass, Inc.
Founded: October 4, 2012, in New York by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin.
Employees/Agents: Around 2,566 employees and 33,000 independent agents.
Annual Transaction Volume (2024): $216.8 billion across 205,122 transactions with a 4.95% market share.
Offices/Markets: Over 400 offices in approximately 96 U.S. markets.
Top Agents: Features top-tier independent agents empowered by cutting-edge tech platforms; the company recruited over 650 top-producing agents in 2024 alone.
Financials: Positive operating cash flow ($121.5M) and free cash flow ($105.8M) in 2024 despite a net loss of ~$154M.
Trends: Known for its use of "pocket listings," raising debate over MLS policy disruption.
2. Anywhere Advisors (formerly Realogy)
Founded: Century 21 (part of the group) was founded in 1971; Anywhere is now the umbrella for brands like Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s, and Corcoran.
Agents: Over 179,200 affiliated agents across all its brands.
Annual Transaction Volume (2024): $184 billion.
Offices: 14,000+ franchise offices across 86 countries.
Top Agents: Includes high-performing agents from Sotheby’s, Coldwell Banker, and Century 21; known for luxury and mainstream market reach.
3. eXp Realty (eXp World Holdings)
Founded: 2009 in Bellingham, Washington.
Agents: Over 82,000–87,000 agents in the U.S. and more than 23 international markets.
Annual Transaction Volume (2024): $185.2 billion from 434,165 transactions.
Revenue: Total revenue of $4.6 billion in 2024; adjusted EBITDA of $75.5 million.
Offices: Cloud-based model with no traditional branches; operates via virtual environments like FrameVR.io (2M+ visits in 2024).
Top Agents: Includes elite teams like Spring Bengtzen and Utah Life Real Estate Group.
Agent Rewards: Paid over $220 million in revenue share and equity benefits in 2024.
4. HomeServices of America (Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate)
Founded: Originated with Howard Hanna in 1957; under Berkshire Hathaway since 2000.
Agents: Approximately 37,700 agents in 820 offices across 33 U.S. states.
Annual Transaction Volume (2024): Around $136.6 billion.
Financial Highlights: $125B in overall sales, with a net operating loss of ~$107M in 2024 due to legal settlements.
Top Agents: Operates top-performing local agents across brands like BHHS and Real Living.
5. Douglas Elliman
Founded: Around 1911 in New York.
Agents: Approximately 6,600 real estate agents and advisors.
Annual Transaction Volume (2024): About $36 billion, focused on luxury real estate.
Markets: Covers more than 12 U.S. states including Manhattan, Miami, Aspen, Palm Beach.
Top Agents: Specializes in premium clientele and ultra-luxury developments.
6. Keller Williams Realty
Founded: 1983 in Austin, Texas, by Gary Keller and Joe Williams.
Agents: Around 200,000 agents globally.
Annual Transaction Volume: Over $357.6 billion (2022 data).
Offices: More than 1,100 franchise offices worldwide.
Training & Tech: Features advanced agent training through KW University and proprietary tech tools.
7. CBRE Group (Commercial Real Estate)
Founded: Originally in 1906 as Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell; became CBRE.
Employees: About 140,000 employees globally (2024).
Revenue: Around $40 billion in 2023.
Offices: More than 480 offices worldwide.
Top Services: Specializes in commercial brokerage, asset management, investment consulting.
Conclusion
The U.S. real estate landscape is shaped by a diverse group of powerhouses—each with its own history, model, and market strategy. From tech-driven disruptors like Compass and eXp Realty to legacy institutions like Keller Williams and CBRE, these firms have not only adapted to change but are actively defining the future of the industry. With billions in annual transactions, tens of thousands of agents, and expanding global networks, the competition remains fierce, and innovation is the name of the game.
Whether you're an aspiring agent, an investor, or simply curious about how real estate empires operate, understanding these companies gives you a clearer view of the mechanisms that drive one of the world’s most lucrative sectors.
As technology, regulations, and consumer behavior evolve, the coming years will reveal which of these giants will lead—and which will need to reinvent themselves to stay in the race.
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