8 Celebrities Share Why They Joined eXp Realty
Talk about the stars aligning! With more than 87,000 agents from 24 different countries, eXp Realty has attracted real estate professionals from all over the world. That includes celebrity agents who shine bright on TV, in concert venues and on sports fields!
What makes these A-listers call eXp Realty the ideal brokerage? They agree that eXp is the most dynamic sales platform to leverage their own celebrity – and brand further. Check out these top 8 celebrities who have come to call eXp Realty their real estate family.
HGTV’s Hit-making Home-flipper Tarek El Moussa: ‘No Limits’ With eXp
In April 2020, Tarek El Moussa made headlines with his move to eXp Realty. Co-star of the HGTV hit show “Flip or Flop” as well as his own show, “Flipping 101 w/ Tarek El Moussa,” this megawatt real estate pro identified eXp as the place where he could take his Los Angeles-based business and grow nationally and internationally. Simple reasoning led Tarek to his decision. “No limits with eXp,’’ he said.
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“I enjoy helping other people and under the eXp model I have the opportunity to help many others and perhaps change their lives at the same time,” El Moussa said, adding: “I’ve looked at plenty of brokerages, but the reason I’m joining eXp is for their business model.’’
Former IndyCar Driver and TV Personality Arie Luyendyk Jr. Looking to Fast-track His Career
When Tarek El Moussa convinced Arie Luyendyk Jr. to make the switch to eXp in October 2021, the former IndyCar driver knew it would fast-track his Arizona real estate business. Synergy and opportunity are what eXp agents look for – and get.
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And as a former star of Season 22 of The Bachelor, Arie knows how important it is to make the right decision. That explains the Dutch-born star’s happy marriage and three beautiful kids with The Bachelor co-star Lauren Burhman. No wonder Arie is waving the checkered flag for all his big wins!
Ice Speedskating Olympic Medalist Chad Hedrick: eXp’s Model Is ‘Appetizing’
Chad Hedrick, a two-time U.S. Olympic Team speedskater who nabbed five medals in the 2006 and 2010 Olympics – including a gold medal – moved his 12-person team from Compass to eXp Realty in March 2023.
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“Joining eXp will help me think like the entrepreneur that I am. The eXp model is very appetizing for me to invest in myself and harness the production to build a nationwide and world network with my team,’’ Chad said.
Texas A&M Star Terrence C. Murphy Sr.: eXp Gives Him a Bigger Playing Field
Texas may be the Longhorn State, but everyone knows that football is king – especially Terrence C. Murphy Sr. As a standout high school player in Texas, Terrence was recruited by 17 Division I teams before choosing Texas A&M.
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When a neck injury cut short his career with the Green Bay Packers, Terrence was undaunted. He became a real estate agent and went on a tear, closing on $1 billion in sales along with his wife, Erica. Their move to eXp in 2021 was everything the Murphys wanted: A bigger playing field and a lot of team support.
Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe Fame Values eXp’s Reach
As a founding member of the mega-hit group New Edition, Ronnie DeVoe is no stranger to the big stage. After 15 years of running his independent real estate firm, DeVoe Broker Associates and DeVoe Real Estate, Ronnie wanted to pump up the volume. So he made the switch to eXp in August 2021.
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“I come from the projects of Boston, Massachusetts where many of my friends and family members were lifetime renters,” Ronnie said. “Now it feels wonderful to know that I can deliver valuable information that will help them and many others make educated decisions about their financial future.”
Expanding his business nationally and globally is a big goal. So is his work expanding housing options for all people. He’s an influential member of the Black eXp Network and the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Rico León, First Hispanic HGTV Show Host, Plans Big Things in Celeb Real Estate
Denver’s Rico León made HGTV history when he debuted as “Rico to the Rescue ” in January 2023, becoming the first Hispanic to host an HGTV show. León is an expert in construction and renovation and helps homeowners deal with the sometimes unscrupulous world of home repairs and construction.
Rico owns several businesses and due to Rico’s vast network, he would refer millions of dollars worth of business to real estate professionals, only to see a few hundred in referral fees come his way, or worse – being offered a gift card to Starbucks. He was fed up seeing potential dollars float out the window, so he joined eXp Realty in January 2023 with plans to “do big things in celebrity real estate.”
Washington Ho, Star of ‘House of Ho’ Says eXp Doesn’t Confine Him
eXp Realty is getting its share of reality TV stars, including Houston’s Washington Ho, who is the entrepreneurial first-born son of determined Vietnamese immigrants who seized on the American dream and became immensely wealthy through hard work, smart investments and business savvy.
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Washington pitched HBO Max on the idea for “House of Ho” reality TV series, which follows the Ho family’s lives and life journey.
“Ya’ll don’t confine me to one space,” Washington said of why he joined eXp in October 2022. “I have been investing for over 20 years. eXp offers a national and international platform. I didn’t want to be limited to any type of real estate or business.”
Cricket Star Lance Klusener To Use His Sports Network to Help Grow eXp South Africa
When South African cricket star Lance Klusener joined eXp South Africa in January 2021, it was a major boost to the brokerage’s global brand recognition. As one of the world’s best players and renowned coaches, Lance’s star power is significant.
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“The sport of cricket is an absolute religion in India. I think people live cricket before they live work … before they have breakfast in the morning,’’ Lance said. “India is my second home, so I think this is an opportunity for me to grab some attention in South Africa and India to help eXp grow.”
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