RealTrends Verified 2026 ranks over 50,000 agents and teams. Those ranked in The Thousand closed 186,089.5 sides and $164.096 billion in 2025.

Teams chase recruiting and new leads, but Productivity Per Agent rises when agents book appointments faster, including a 3.6 to 1.4 improvement.

HouseWhisper introduced Lead Engine and Rules Engine to automate outreach and lead routing, with rules by ZIP code, language and price range.

REMAX Select grew sides 67% from 2021 to 2025, reaching 7,005 in 2025, with leaders citing collaboration and internal referrals.

Lower has hired veteran mortgage executive Paul Zinn as EVP of retail lending and divisional manager to lead its national retail expansion.

Supreme Lending hired Austin Baker’s Houston team, operating as Lasso Lending, bringing $100 million-plus in annual loan production.