The 10 Top Real Estate Companies in the U.S.

Compass is the largest real estate brokerage in the U.S., closing roughly $262 billion in home sales in 2025 — and as of January 2026, it's even bigger after finalizing its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. But "largest" is one of several ways to rank brokerages, and the brokerage isn't the same as the agent you'll actually work with.

These are the 10 top real estate companies in the U.S. by sales volume — the total dollar amount of properties sold by each brokerage in 2025.

Sales volume is a data-driven assessment of a company’s influence and market presence. A brokerage with high sales volume typically has excellent market reach, attracts high-quality agents, and can support complex transactions.

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Clever helps you connect with local realtors who work with some of the nation’s top brokerages, such as Compass, Century 21, and Berkshire Hathaway. As a major bonus, any agent you find through Clever offers a low 1.5% listing fee (half the traditional rate) — while providing the same expert services they would without the discount.

Top 10 real estate companies in the USA

1. Compass

Founded in 2012, Compass has quickly expanded to become the largest real estate brokerage in the country by volume. In 2025, it handled over $262 billion in sales. The company achieved this position in part by leveraging technology to help agents market properties more effectively.

For example, Compass agents use an end-to-end platform that integrates CRM, marketing, and brokerage operations. This allows agents to tap into data analysis, market research, and branding to achieve better results for their clients. In fact, despite having the largest sales volume in the country, it is only third for total transactions — an indication that its homes sell for more, on average, than much of the competition.

Compass’s growth is also due to the acquisitions of other companies. Most recently, it purchased Anywhere Real Estate in a $1.6 billion all-stock deal in January 2026. [3] It also went public in 2021 and currently operates in 34 states plus D.C.

2. Anywhere Advisors

While you might not have heard of Anywhere Advisors (formerly Realogy), you’re probably familiar with some of its many brands. These include Century 21, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Coldwell Banker, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Its sales volume of nearly $193 billion places it second in the nation behind Compass.

Altogether, its franchise brands operate 18,000 offices with over 300,000 independent sales associates in 119 countries.[4] The company was first established as a spin-off from defunct business and consumer services provider Cendant in 2006 before being acquired by private equity firm Apollo Management LP later that same year.[5]

In 2026, Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion in stock. This will unite the largest and second-largest real estate companies in the country, making Compass an even more dominant force by sales volume.

3. eXp Realty

With a 2025 sales volume of around $155 billion, eXp Realty is the third-largest real estate company in the country. However, when ranked by total transaction sides, it’s in the number one spot, with over 340,000 — well ahead of Anywhere’s second-place 245,000 sides.

eXp Realty stands out for its heavily digital-first approach. Aside from its headquarters in Bellingham, Washington, it has no office space, franchises, or physical branches. Instead, the company operates entirely online as a "cloud-based" brokerage.

This structure has allowed it to keep overhead costs extremely low while it has grown dramatically since its founding in 2009, especially during the COVID pandemic. In 2020 alone, its revenue and sales grew by 90%.[6] It's now available in all 50 states.

4. HomeServices of America

HomeServices of America, with about $136 billion in sales volume in 2025, is the last of the big four real estate companies that lead the industry. The company owns several national brokerages, most notably Berkshire Hathaway, as well as major local ones, such as Iowa Realtors, WilliamsTrew in Fort Worth, and ReeceNichols in Kansas and Missouri.

Founded in 1998, HomeServices of America brings together multiple real estate–related services under one roof. Aside from its traditional brokerages, it also operates mortgage companies, settlement/title providers, insurance companies, and corporate relocation services.[7]

5. The Real Brokerage, Inc.

There’s a sharp drop-off in sales volume with the fifth-placed entry, The Real Brokerage, Inc. With around $65 billion in sales in 2025, its volume is a fraction of the top four companies. Despite that fact, the company has seen exceptional growth in recent years.

Founded in 2014, its revenue soared by 939% from 2021 to 2024, and it has over 31,000 agents across all 50 states, plus five Canadian provinces. The company attributes this growth to its investment in its proprietary software platform, reZEN, along with a focus on AI and workflow automation.[8]

6. Hanna Holdings

Hanna Holdings, the owner of Howard Hanna Real Estate, has a sales volume of about $40 billion and nearly 107,000 transaction sides in 2025. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1957, the company claims to be the largest family-owned broker in the U.S. It operates in 13 states, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, making it one of the more successful brokerages without a nationwide presence.[9]

The company has grown considerably in recent years, thanks to both acquisitions and organic growth. Most recently, it has acquired multiple real estate brokerages based in New York City, which has given it extensive coverage in the country’s largest market.[10] It was also one of only a handful of brokerages that actually increased sales in 2022, a year when most of the real estate industry experienced a slowdown.[11]

7. Douglas Elliman

With nearly $40 billion in sales in 2025, Douglas Elliman may not be the biggest real estate company in the country, but it does stand out for its focus on the luxury real estate market. In fact, the company had the fewest transactions in 2025 of any company on this list, with just over 21,000, suggesting its focus is on achieving higher prices rather than generating the most sales.

Douglas Elliman claims to have the highest average sale price of any top brokerage, and its markets tend to be high-end, such as New York City, The Hamptons, Malibu, and Miami. It has also expanded into international markets, most recently the French Alps.[12]

8. Redfin

Redfin is one of the more well-known brands on this list and has a sales volume of about $32 billion. Established in 2002, Redfin made a name for itself by offering discounted commission rates and prioritizing tech-focused strategies that maximize efficiency.

However, the company has struggled in recent years. It has rarely achieved profitability and has been accused of expanding too quickly, leading to high debt. However, it operates one of the most popular real estate websites on the internet, and it retains strong brand recognition in some markets. In 2025, Redfin was acquired by Rocket, which operates Rocket Mortgage.[13]

9. Side

Launched in 2017, Side is the youngest company on this list and stands out for its unique approach. Instead of operating its own brands, it offers what it calls a real estate brokerage platform upon which top-performing realtors can build their own boutique brokerages. Side takes a behind-the-scenes approach with its realtors, supporting them with technological solutions, liability ownership, and administrative support.

The company operates in just 18 states but has grown considerably since its inception. Not only is it a new entrant to the top 10 largest real estate companies in the U.S., but it's also the largest California–based brokerage and first overall for average production per agent.[14]

10. Peerage Realty Partners

Peerage Realty Partners is a New York City- and Toronto-based brokerage group that cracked the top 10 with about $24.8 billion in sales volume and just over 25,000 transactions in 2025. A subsidiary of investment firm Peerage Capital Group, it entered the U.S. market in 2019 and grew quickly by acquiring substantial partnership interests in established regional brokerages rather than building its own brand from scratch. Its roughly 4,503 advisors grew sales volume 3.4% year over year, even as the broader market faced rate and regulatory headwinds.[15]

Peerage focuses heavily on the luxury and premium market, and most of its partner firms operate as Sotheby's International Realty affiliates — including Premier Sotheby's in Florida and North Carolina, Cascade Sotheby's in Oregon, and Briggs Freeman Sotheby's in Dallas — making Peerage one of Sotheby's largest strategic investors globally.[16]

In April 2025, the company named Tara Brown as CEO following the retirement of Gavin Swartzman, and it's expected to keep pursuing partnerships in high-value markets like Southern California, South Florida, and Dallas–Fort Worth.[17]

How to choose between top real estate companies

The brokerage matters less than the individual agent — but the brand can be a useful starting filter. Different brokerages specialize in different price points, regions, and selling strategies, and choosing one that aligns with your situation can save you weeks of agent shopping.

Here's how to match your situation to a brokerage:

If you're selling a luxury home above $1 million, Douglas Elliman, Sotheby's International Realty (now under Compass), and Compass-branded teams have the most established luxury buyer networks. These firms also tend to offer professional staging, drone photography, and broker-broker referral networks that mid-market brokerages don't.

If you're selling a mainstream home and want a discount on the listing fee, Redfin (1–1.5% listing fee) or a discount broker from any of these brokerages is worth a look. Clever's 1.5% partner agents work at most of the brands on this list, so you can typically get a top-rated local agent at the same discount without sacrificing service quality.

If you're in a market dominated by a strong regional brand — Howard Hanna in the mid-Atlantic, Long & Foster in the D.C. area, Edina Realty in the Twin Cities — that regional brand often holds more local market share than any national. Local listing market share usually beats national name recognition when it comes to attracting buyers.

If you prefer a tech-first agent experience, the cloud-based brokerages — eXp Realty, Side, and Real Brokerage — compete on platform, training, and agent-tech stack rather than office footprint. Whichever model fits you, though, the brand is a starting filter — not a guarantee of who you’ll actually work with.

“There is no proof that 100% commission agents are more skilled than others,” says Cheryl Benjamin, a broker and founder of Loving Phoenix Realty with over 20 years in residential real estate. “100% commission brokerages differ from split-commission brokerages mainly in terms of their business model, support policies, training, and office structure. The quality of individual agents varies greatly.”

Find local agents from top real estate companies

While sales volume can be a good guide for discovering major real estate companies, it shouldn’t be your main reason for choosing a realtor. Instead, when looking for an agent, focus on the agent’s individual qualifications and experience.

An agent who has years of experience selling homes similar to yours and who thoroughly understands your market will be a better fit than one with limited local expertise, regardless of the company they work for.

Interview at least 2–3 agents before signing with one. That way, you can compare market knowledge, selling strategies, and communication styles to find the right fit.

Finding agents to interview is easy with Clever Real Estate. Clever matches you with vetted real estate agents from top real estate companies, such as Compass, Berkshire Hathaway, and Century 21. You’ll get full-service support and save thousands thanks to a 1.5% listing fee.

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How we ranked the top real estate brokerages

We ranked the top brokerages using 2025 sales volume from the RealTrends Brokerage 500 — the most widely cited industry ranking. Sales volume is the total dollar amount of homes a brokerage's agents sold during the year. It's the most comparable metric across markets, because it accounts for both transaction count and average sale price.

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