Leo Pareja Takes Over the Reins of CEO of eXp Realty

Another major announcement comes on the heels of several recent leadership changes at eXp Realty. Leo Pareja, who has served as Chief Strategy Officer, has been elevated to CEO of eXp Realty. Leo takes the reins from Glenn Sanford, who will focus on his position as Founder, CEO and Chairman of eXp World Holdings. (Read the press release here.)

Leo joined eXp Realty in 2022 as President of eXp Realty’s Affiliated Services and within six months, was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. In his capacity as CSO, he launched strategic initiatives such as eXp Exclusives, Revenos and made significant enhancements to eXp Solutions.

“Leo’s innovative and recognized industry leadership has elevated our agent-value proposition by reshaping referrals and lead generation,” said Sanford. “His deep industry experience and influence on our community have been profound, and I trust that under his direction, eXp Realty will further fortify its competitive advantage and deliver unparalleled value to our agents, further cementing our position as a ground-breaking leader in the real estate industry.”

Pareja brings over two decades of extensive real estate experience and entrepreneurship to his new role. After a 15-year career as the No. 1 agent for a major brokerage, he co-founded one of the largest private lending companies on the U.S. East Coast and then launched an MLS technology solutions company before selling it and joining eXp.

He has served as the founding president of the Metro D.C. chapter of NAHREP and later became the national president.

“As we step into this new chapter at eXp Realty, I am honored to lead a company that has always placed innovation and agent success at the forefront of its mission,” said Pareja. “Together, we will not only continue to redefine the real estate landscape through technology and unparalleled agent support but also empower every member of our community to achieve their full potential.”