eXp World Acquires NextHome and Renames to AGNT
eXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, a national real estate franchise. The company said, "This acquisition transforms eXp's world-class infrastructure into a versatile, multi-model platform capable of supporting diverse business models and brands under one global umbrella." In conjunction with this acquisition, eXp World Holdings, Inc. will officially begin trading under the new ticker symbol "AGNT" on the Nasdaq Global Market effective at the market open on May 8, 2026. The company said, "With the addition of a franchise model alongside its cloud-based brokerage, eXp World Holdings is architecting a leading multi-model ecosystem designed to propel the industry's most ambitious entrepreneurs. NextHome brings a proven, scalable franchise model into the eXp ecosystem with 500+ franchisees across the U.S. and five consecutive years ranked No. 1 for franchise owner satisfaction by Franchise Business Review. NextHome is led by one of the most respected, well-known, and outspoken leadership teams in residential real estate, who will continue to drive NextHome's growth within the new eXp platform. Together, AGNT now offers every entrepreneurial real estate professional a seat at the table, on their own terms...Today, AGNT becomes a multi-model leader where the industry's most dedicated entrepreneurs come to grow, lead, and stay. Whether you are an independent agent driven by eXp Realty's cloud-powered scale, featuring aggressive commission splits, revenue share, and true equity ownership, or a franchise owner drawn to NextHome's human-first culture, you are no longer just choosing a brand; you are choosing a global operating system designed for the modern entrepreneur. Two models. Maximum optionality. By bridging industry-leading technology with a massive global referral network and shared professional services, we've built a borderless ecosystem that empowers every level of real estate professional to build a legacy."
