eXp World Holdings acquired national real estate franchise NextHome, adding a franchise option alongside its cloud brokerage model. eXp will change its Nasdaq ticker from EXPI to AGNT effective May 8, 2026, while NextHome’s leadership continues to run the brand. AI Summary

Through this acquisition, eXp is adding a full franchise option alongside its cloud-based brokerage model.

Reflecting the acquisition, eXp said it will begin trading under a new Nasdaq ticker, “AGNT,” on Friday.

The Bellingham, Washington-based holding company for eXp Realty, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS Enterprises, said in an announcement that the deal is designed to turn its existing infrastructure into a “multi-model platform” that can support different brands and business structures under one global umbrella.

NextHome, which has more than 500 franchisees across the U.S., brings a proven franchise system into the eXp ecosystem at a time when many large brokerages are exploring different models and franchising options through mergers and acquisitions. According to the announcement, NextHome will continue to run the franchise brand within the eXp platform.

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