Leo Pareja Named Chief Executive Officer of AGNT; Founder Glenn Sanford to Continue as Chairman of the Board

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Leo Pareja Named Chief Executive Officer of AGNT; Founder Glenn Sanford to Continue as Chairman of the BoardAuthor of the article:Glenn Sanford, who built AGNT, Inc. into a global, agent-centric platform, will remain Chairman of the Board, focused on the Company's long-term vision; Leo Pareja will lead its next chapter of growth as CEO GNWGlenn Sanford, who built AGNT, Inc. into a global, agent-centric platform, will remain Chairman of the Board, focused on the Company’s long-term vision; Leo Pareja will lead its next chapter of growth as CEOTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountBELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGNT, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGNT), formerly eXp World Holdings, Inc., (the “Company,” “AGNT” or “we”), the holding company for eXp Realty®, NextHome, Inc., FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, announced that effective immediately, Leo Pareja, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty since 2024, has been named Chief Executive Officer of AGNT. Pareja succeeds Glenn Sanford, who founded the Company in 2009 and reimagined what a real estate brokerage could be. Sanford will continue to serve AGNT as Chairman of the Board of Directors, guiding the long-term vision of the company.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This leadership transition marks the next phase of its growth strategy as the Company continues to scale and expand its presence locally and internationally.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Building this company from the ground up and watching our vision for a better, agent-centric model of real estate grow into the global, AI-native, multi-model platform it is today has been the privilege of my career,” said Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc. “After nearly two decades leading this company, I believe now is the right time to take the next step in our evolution. Leo has earned this moment. He’s been instrumental in moving our model into the AI-native era, and I’ve seen firsthand his commitment to our agents, our people, and our shareholders. He built a successful real estate platform before joining us in 2022, so he understands firsthand the work our agents put in every day as entrepreneurs. As Board Chairman and an AGNT shareholder, I have complete confidence in Leo and in what’s ahead.”“Glenn built something the industry said couldn’t work – a company owned by the agents who power it – and turned it into a global, AI-native platform that’s redefining what real estate can be. I don’t take that legacy lightly,” said Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“My focus now is making sure every agent on our platform has the tools, the technology, and the ownership stake to compete and win in an AI-native market. We’re not just adapting to where the industry is headed, we’re building the infrastructure for it. That’s the work ahead, and I’m ready for it,” Pareja added.“Glenn’s vision and leadership guided AGNT to the cloud-based industry leadership position we enjoy today, and our agents, owners, employees, and shareholders are all beneficiaries,” said Randall Miles, Vice Chairman of the AGNT Board of Directors. “As Chairman, Glenn will continue to guide our long-term strategy and the company will keep benefiting from his expertise well into the future. This transition is the product of years of deliberate, thoughtful succession planning by our Board, which voted unanimously to appoint Leo as our next Chief Executive Officer. He is a results-driven leader with a deep understanding of our business and our agent-centric model. We are confident Leo is the right person to lead AGNT forward and can’t wait to see him build on that track record as he assumes his expanded role.”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Leo Pareja has served as Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty since April 2024, having previously held the roles of Chief Strategy Officer and President of Affiliated Services. In that capacity, he helped launch Revenos and drive key enhancements to eXp Solutions, strengthening the Company’s value proposition for agents. In May 2026, Pareja led the Company’s acquisition of NextHome, Inc., marking its first expansion into franchising and the shift to the multi-model platform that today trades on Nasdaq under the ticker AGNT.Pareja brings more than 20 years of real estate experience to the role. Before joining the Company in 2022, he co-founded Remine, Inc. in 2016, serving as CEO and President until its acquisition by MLS Technology Holdings, LLC in 2021; under his leadership, Remine’s MLS technology suite grew to serve more than one million real estate professionals across North America. Earlier in his career, Pareja built one of the industry’s top-producing real estate teams and was recognized on RealTrends’ The Thousand, NAHREP’s Top 250 and Realtor® Magazine’s 30 Under 30, and has been named six times to the Swanepoel Power 200 list of influential residential real estate leaders.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Pareja has also been a longtime advocate for the industry, serving as founding president of NAHREP’s Metro D.C. chapter and later as the organization’s national president. He is a graduate of George Mason University, where he earned his B.A. in Integrated Studies.Built by Agents. Built for Agents. AGNT, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGNT) is the global parent company of eXp Realty®, the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet, NextHome, Inc., an award-winning national real estate franchise, FrameVR.io, a virtual collaboration platform, and SUCCESS® Enterprises, a leading personal development and media brand for entrepreneurs. Together, the AGNT platform provides a world-class multi-model operating system empowering independent agents, franchise owners, and team leaders across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and South Africa. As a publicly traded company, AGNT prioritizes transparency, innovation, and long-term value for agents, franchise owners, staff, and shareholders.Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking StatementsThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company’s and its management’s current expectations, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results materially. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s leadership transition, including the anticipated benefits of the transition to the Company, its agents, franchise owners and shareholders; Mr. Pareja’s and Mr. Sanford’s respective roles and expected contributions to the Company’s strategy, growth and operations; and the Company’s future business, financial condition and operating performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include the Company’s ability to execute and manage the leadership transition successfully and without disruption to its business, operations or strategic plans; general economic conditions and conditions in the real estate industry; competitive pressures; the Company’s ability to execute its growth and technology strategies; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.Media ContactAGNT, Inc.mediarelations@agnt.incInvestor Relations Denise Garciainvestors@agnt.incThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.