The real estate industry is shifting fast, and the latest T3 Sixty Mega 1000 rankings prove it.
With powerhouse brokerages widening their leads, disruptors breaking into the top ranks, and franchises expanding aggressively, the 2025 landscape is all about strategic growth and consolidation.
Read on for the highlights.
Top 10 Brokerages by 2024 Sales Volume
Here’s a look at the biggest players in the industry:
- Compass – $231B (+25.3%)
- Anywhere Advisors – $186.7B (+6%)
- eXp Realty – $152.7B (+6.3%)
- HomeServices of America – $136.6B (+2.1%)
- The Real Brokerage – $42.4B (+100.1%)
- Douglas Elliman Realty – $36.4B (+5.8%)
- Howard Hanna Real Estate – $34.5B (-0.3%)
- Redfin – $29.5B (+7.2%)
- Side – $24.6B (+11.8%)
- Peerage Realty Partners – $24.5B (+3.4%)
Standout Moves within the Top 10 Brokerages
Compass Expands Its Lead—By a Lot
For years, Compass and Anywhere Advisors have battled for the No. 1 brokerage spot. In 2024, Compass didn’t just hold its lead—it blew past Anywhere Advisors with a 23.7% advantage, a huge leap from last year’s 4.7% gap.
The brokerage hit $231 billion in U.S. sales volume—a 25.3% year-over-year increase—thanks to major organic growth and the acquisition of At World Properties (which owns @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate).
The Real Brokerage Doubles Sales Volume and Surges to #5
The Real Brokerage is shaking up the rankings, jumping from No. 10 to No. 5 after doubling its sales volume—a 100.1% increase year-over-year, reaching $42.4 billion.
The company’s entrepreneur-centric model is challenging traditional brokerage structures and proving that innovation can break through an industry dominated by legacy players.
Mega 1000’s Fast-Rising Brokerages
Two newer names are making waves:
- Side (No. 9) – Founded in 2017, Side is now a major player, acting as the broker of record for its partner brands.
- Peerage Realty Partners (No. 10) – Entering the U.S. market in 2019, Peerage has strategically invested in multiple brokerage partners to secure its spot in the top 10.
The Mega 1000 isn’t just a list; it’s a map of an industry in motion. These rankings reveal the fierce competition and bold strategies reshaping the top echelons of residential real estate.
Enterprise & Franchise Rankings
On the enterprise level, Anywhere Real Estate remains No. 1, leveraging its national brokerage (Anywhere Advisors) and powerhouse franchise brands Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Century 21.
Keller Williams holds firm at No. 2, while Compass moves up to No. 4 and HomeServices of America climbs to No. 3.
Notably, the top 20 enterprises grew by 11.5% year-over-year, on average, outpacing the national market nearly 3X.
One of the biggest shifts in franchise rankings? Christie’s International Real Estate enters at No. 7. After transitioning to a formal franchise model in 2021, the brand has grown aggressively—helped by its new parent company, Compass.
Meanwhile, Sotheby’s International Realty posted the strongest year-over-year sales growth among major franchises, and Keller Williams remains the largest franchise in the U.S.
On the franchisee side, RE/MAX Gold Nation continues its reign as the No. 1 franchisee for the fourth year in a row, reporting $13.1 billion in U.S. sales volume. Sotheby’s-affiliated Majestic Realty Collective holds steady at No. 2, growing sales volume by 11.1% year-over-year.
These rankings go beyond the numbers, they provide a roadmap for understanding the strategic shifts shaping the future of real estate. Whether it’s consolidation or the emergence of innovative models, the trends we’re seeing of consolidation among the US’s largest real estate companies today will shape the industry’s future.
What This Means for Agents and Teams
Why should agents care about these rankings? Because they signal major shifts in brokerage models, market power, and potential career opportunities.
- Disruptors are winning – Companies like The Real Brokerage and Side are proving that new models can shake up the industry.
- Big brands are consolidating – Expect more acquisitions and franchise expansions in 2025.
- Growth matters – The biggest brokerages are pulling ahead by focusing on both organic expansion and strategic deals.
The full Mega 1000 rankings drop on April 9, revealing even more about the changing landscape of residential real estate. Stay tuned.
For the latest rankings and insights, visit realestatealmanac.com.
