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The Slocum Home Team, Rhode Island’s Real Estate Dynasty, Joins eXp Realty

eXp Realty

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 09, 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 The Slocum Home Team, Rhode Island’s leading family-run real estate dynasty with 76 years of history, has joined its growing global network.

Founded in 1949 by George Slocum in Warwick, Rhode Island, the Slocum name has become synonymous with trust, service, and success in real estate. Spanning three generations, the team has evolved through decades of market shifts while maintaining its reputation as one of the state’s most respected brokerages. Today, under the leadership of Nick Slocum and his partners, the team has entered a new chapter by joining eXp Realty.

“The Slocum Home Team represents everything we believe in at eXp: legacy, excellence, and innovation,” said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty. “Their 76-year history of serving Rhode Island families, combined with their forward-looking approach, makes them an incredible addition to our community. We are thrilled to welcome them to the eXp family.”

From its earliest days serving postwar families to its current position as one of Rhode Island’s largest and most accomplished groups, the Slocum Home Team has been dedicated to helping families achieve the American dream. In the past 12 months alone, the team has served more than 249 families, representing over $109 million in sales volume. The group’s 30 agents and seven staff members have consistently earned recognition, including placement on America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list by Real Trends and Tom Ferry for seven consecutive years.

Inside their office, one phrase has always guided their work: “Every home is someone’s castle, and every client deserves to be treated like gold.”

For Nick Slocum, the decision to join eXp Realty was about future-proofing the business while honoring its legacy. Inspired by conversations with members of the Zillow Agent Advisory Board and a pivotal meeting with Pareja, the team recognized the unique value eXp brings to top-performing teams.

“Leo isn’t just a corporate executive. He built one of the top teams in the country and knows exactly what it feels like to be in the trenches,” said Nick Slocum. “What ultimately convinced us was the people, the collaboration, and the future opportunities eXp offers. Agents here aren’t just selling homes, they’re building equity, creating passive income, and connecting with a global community where iron sharpens iron.”

When the opportunity was presented internally, every single agent signed on without hesitation, 100 percent buy-in. “That speaks volumes about the trust our team places in us as leaders and the excitement for what eXp represents,” Nick added.

The move comes as Nick Slocum has earned significant personal recognition, including being named 2024 REALTOR® of the Year by the Kent Washington Association of REALTORS® and receiving Providence Business News’ 40 Under Forty honor in 2023.

For the Slocums, joining eXp Realty ensures their family legacy continues to thrive in the modern era. “Serving families in Rhode Island and Southern New England will always be our foundation,” Nick said. “But now our agents have a bigger platform, a larger toolbox, and a global network. Seventy-six years after my grandfather opened his office, we’re still carrying the American dream forward, just on a much larger stage.”

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 29 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

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company’s and its management’s current expectations but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results materially. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated success of agents or teams joining eXp Realty, future production goals or volume projections, and participation in or benefits derived from the Company’s platform, tools, compensation model, or equity programs. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include real estate market fluctuations, changes in agent retention or recruitment, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Denise Garcia
investors@expworldholdings.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/dd0aea19-11bb-4df4-8469-78486ee3d918


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