Leo Pareja Named Chief Executive Officer of AGNT; Founder Glenn Sanford to Continue as Chairman of the Board
Key Highlights
- ➤Leo Pareja named AGNT (AGNT) CEO, effective immediately
- ➤Glenn Sanford transitions from CEO to AGNT chairman
- ➤Board unanimously approved Pareja after succession planning
- ➤Pareja led NextHome acquisition in May 2026
- ➤AGNT operates eXp Realty, NextHome, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS Enterprises
Expert Statements
Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc.
“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.”
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.”
Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc.
“Leo has earned this moment.”
Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc.
“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.”
Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc.
“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.”
Glenn Sanford, Founder of AGNT, Inc.
“As Board Chairman and an AGNT shareholder, I have complete confidence in Leo and in what's ahead.”
Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.
“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.”
Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.
“I don't take that legacy lightly.”
Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.
“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.”
Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.
“We're not just adapting to where the industry is headed, we're building the infrastructure for it.”
Leo Pareja, Chief Executive Officer of AGNT, Inc.
“That's the work ahead, and I'm ready for it.”
Randall Miles, Vice Chairman of the AGNT Board of Directors
“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.”
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.”
Randall Miles, Vice Chairman of the AGNT Board of Directors
“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.”
Randall Miles, Vice Chairman of the AGNT Board of Directors
“He is a results-driven leader with a deep understanding of our business and our agent-centric model.”
Randall Miles, Vice Chairman of the AGNT Board of Directors
“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.”
BELLINGHAM, 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 leadership transition marks the next phase of its growth strategy as the Company continues to scale and expand its presence locally and internationally.
Get started
Create a free account to read the full story.