Big real estate companies dominate the market, handling billions of dollars in transactions every year.
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 2024.
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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Top 10 real estate companies in the USA
| Company | Sales volume | Transaction sides |
|---|---|---|
| Compass | $231.04B | 228,785 |
| Anywhere Advisors | $183.81B | 246,728 |
| eXp Realty | $152.66B | 350,119 |
| HomeServices of America | $136.64B | 224,485 |
| The Real Brokerage, Inc. | $42.44B | 90,298 |
| Douglas Elliman | $36.39B | 21,779 |
| Hanna Holdings | $33.74B | 92,154 |
| Redfin | $29.48B | 46,421 |
| Side | $23.87B | 23,553 |
| United Real Estate | $20.45B | 46,025 |
1. Compass
Founded in 2012, Compass has quickly expanded to become the largest real estate brokerage in the country by volume. In 2024, it handled over $231 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 announced the purchase of Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion in September 2025.[1] 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 $184 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.[2] 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.[3]
In 2025, Compass announced that it would acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion. 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 2024 sales volume of around $153 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 350,000 — well ahead of Anywhere’s second-place nearly 247,000 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%.[4] It's now available in all 50 states.
4. HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America, with about $137 billion in sales volume in 2024, 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.[5]
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 $42 billion in sales in 2024, 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.[6]
6. Douglas Elliman
With about $36 billion in sales in 2024, 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 2024 of any company on this list, with just about 22,000, 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.[7]
7. Hanna Holdings
Hanna Holdings, the owner of Howard Hanna Real Estate, has a sales volume of about $34 billion and 92,000 transaction sides in 2024. 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.[8]
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.[9] 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.[10]
8. Redfin
Redfin is one of the more well-known brands on this list and has a sales volume of about $29 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.[11]
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.[12]
10. United Real Estate
United Real Estate is another fairly young company that has seen impressive growth in recent years. It had around $20 billion in sales and 46,000 transactions in 2024, which were enough to crack the top 10 list. Even more impressively, it increased sales volume by 14.8% and transaction sides by 11.2% to become the fastest-growing real estate brand in the U.S.[13]
The company operates in 35 states with over 21,000 real estate agents. Its growth has been fueled in part by merging with other local brokerages. Most recently, it announced a merger with KMS Realty of Tucson, Arizona.[14] As a result of these mergers, several real estate brands operate under the United umbrella, such as More Realty, Texas United Realty, and Leading Edge Realty.
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.
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FAQ about the top real estate companies
What are the top commercial real estate companies?
The largest commercial real estate company in the U.S. is CBRE, with nearly $40 billion in revenue in 2023 and 115,000 employees. It's followed by JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers International, and Newmark.[15]
What are the top real estate lead generation companies?
Some of the most popular real estate lead generation companies include Zillow Premier Agent, Realtor.com Connection Plus, CINC, Market Leader, Real Geeks, and iNCOM. Each company offers different marketing, SEO, and data analytics tools for varying audiences and niches, so you should choose one that’s aligned with your business goals.
What are the top real estate companies in NYC?
Some of the leading real estate companies in NYC include Compass, Douglas Elliman, The Corcoran Group, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Brown Harris Stevens. Thanks to a number of acquisitions, Howard Hanna Real Estate has also become a recent major player in New York City.
What are the top luxury real estate companies?
By sales volume, Douglas Elliman is the largest real estate company in the U.S. that focuses primarily on luxury homes. Other major luxury real estate companies include Sotheby’s International Realty, Christie’s International Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and The Corcoran Group.
