BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty^®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced that top-producing Southern California agent and NAHREP Top 250 Latina leader, Vivian Lesny, has joined its growing global network. With more than two decades in real estate, Lesny surpassed $70 million in sales in 2024 and has closed more than 88 transactions in a single year, all while maintaining a consistent presence among NAHREP’s Top 250 Latino Agents in the U.S. and Top 100 in the Southwest.

A seasoned professional and native Culver City resident with deep roots in Marina Del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey and Westchester, Lesny is known not just for production, but for purpose. Her high-performing business, including a flipping portfolio that accounts for 35% of her income, is matched by her commitment to community and equity in homeownership.

“Vivian embodies everything eXp stands for; world-class production, cultural leadership, and a deep commitment to community,” said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty. “She’s the kind of agent who not only leads by example, but also lifts others as she climbs. We’re honored to welcome her to eXp.”

Lesny, the daughter of Colombian & Mexican immigrants, is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Polish, and has long been a champion of homeownership for Hispanic, immigrant, and underserved communities. In addition to running a full-service sales business, she ranks No. 22 in volume among NAHREP’s Top 100 Agents, No. 24 in the Top 100 in the Southwest, and No. 159 nationwide.

“I’ve done the hard work. I’ve put in the years. Now, I want to build something more — something with meaning,” said Lesny. “eXp offers me the platform, the people, and the model to not just close deals, but create a legacy.”

Lesny’s decision to join eXp came after successful stints with RE/MAX, The Real Estate Consultants, Keller Williams, and Realty One Group. She cited eXp’s capped commission model, The Fast Forward Movement Los Angeles (FFMLA) community of high-performing agents, and focus on agent empowerment as key differentiators.

“eXp gave me something I haven’t felt in years: excitement and belonging,” she said. “It’s not just a place to do business. It’s a place to build a future.”

Lesny is currently operating flips across Brentwood, Westchester, Culver City, and Playa Vista, while continuing to represent 17 sets of sellers in LA’s competitive Westside market. With her move to eXp, she enters what she calls her “legacy phase” — one centered on collaboration, mentorship, and purpose.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) (the “Company”) is the holding company for eXp Realty^® and SUCCESS^® Enterprises. eXp Realty is the largest independent real estate brokerage in the world, with over 82,000 agents across 28 countries. As a cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage, eXp Realty provides real estate agents industry-leading commission splits, revenue share, equity ownership opportunities, and a global network that empowers agents to build thriving businesses. For more information about eXp World Holdings, Inc., visit: expworldholdings.com.

SUCCESS^® Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS^® magazine, has been a trusted name in personal and professional development since 1897. As part of the eXp ecosystem, it offers agents access to valuable resources to enhance their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve long-term success. For more information about SUCCESS, visit success.com.

Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Statements
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