Realty of America tops $8 billion in sales in two years

Realty of America marked its second anniversary with more than $8 billion in lifetime sales, 3,600-plus agents and 26 markets across the U.S. The agent-owned brokerage says its model has generated $8.7 million in lifetime revenue share and is now targeting continued national and international expansion.

Why it matters: - Realty of America’s growth shows there is demand for an agent-owned brokerage model in a market still dominated by traditional structures. - The company’s scale, revenue-sharing total and national footprint suggest the model is attracting experienced agents who want more control and more direct financial upside. - The brokerage’s expansion beyond Illinois signals a broader shift from a local startup to a national player in just two years.

What happened: - Realty of America marked its two-year anniversary on Sept. 13, 2026, after being founded on Sept. 13, 2024. - The brokerage says it now has more than 3,600 agents across 26 markets. - Realty of America has surpassed $8 billion in lifetime sales volume. - The company hosted its two-year anniversary celebration and leadership retreat at the Bellagio in Las Vegas on Sept. 14.

The details: - Realty of America says it has recorded more than 24,000 transaction sides in its first two years. - The brokerage has generated more than $8.7 million in lifetime revenue share for agents and leaders. - The company recently passed 1,000 agents in Illinois, its home state and launch market. - Realty of America entered North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Puerto Rico, among other markets, over the past two years. - The brokerage says it operates with zero corporate debt and no outside investors. - Realty of America says that structure lets the company stay aligned with agents while investing in technology, resources and support. - The platform offers enterprise-level CRM technology and a revenue-sharing model designed to reward performance.

Between the lines: - Eddie Garcia, CEO and founder of Realty of America, said the early response from agents and leaders has exceeded expectations. - Garcia said the next phase is focused on continued national expansion, building toward an international presence and bringing more high-performing people into the organization. - The brokerage’s messaging centers on agent ownership, collaboration and shared success, which positions ROA against conventional brokerage economics. - The pace of growth suggests the pitch is resonating with teams that want both technology support and a more direct stake in the business.

What's next: - Realty of America plans to keep expanding nationally and eventually internationally. - The brokerage says it will continue adding agents and leaders while building businesses that are larger and more valuable over the long term. - ROA enters its third year with 3,600-plus agents and a growing multi-state footprint, setting up another period of scale-focused growth.

The bottom line: - Realty of America has moved from a Chicago launch to a fast-growing national brokerage in two years, and its agent-owned model is now central to its growth story.