AGNT names eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja as CEO effective Oct. 8; founder Glenn Sanford stays as Chairman

eXp World Holdings, Inc.

Leo Pareja, 44, appointed Chief Executive Officer of AGNT effective Oct. 8, 2026; he had served as CEO of subsidiary eXp Realty since April 2024.
Founder Glenn Sanford transitions out of the CEO role and all employment positions effective Oct. 8, 2026, but continues as Chairman of the Board.
Pareja's base salary rises to $1,800,000 plus a promotional grant of 1,060,814 performance stock options (0-200% of target TSR vesting) and 573,588 RSUs vesting quarterly over three years.
2027 annual equity award has an aggregate grant-date value of $4,897,500; termination without cause brings 18 months of base salary and up to 12 months COBRA.
Sanford, though not independent, will get the standard non-employee director compensation package; the company may sign a consulting agreement with him, to be disclosed later.

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Departed

Glenn Sanford

Chief Executive Officer

EXPI · eXp World Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-08
Successor: Leo Pareja
Filed: October 8, 2026, 1:10 PM ET

Mr. Sanford intends to transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and from all other employment positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, effective October 8, 2026.

Appointed

Leo Pareja

Chief Executive Officer

EXPI · eXp World Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-08
Filed: October 8, 2026, 1:10 PM ET

On October 6, 2026, the Board acted by unanimous written consent to appoint Mr. Pareja as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

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Glenn Sanford changed role as Chief Executive Officer at eXp World Holdings, Inc..

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Mr. Sanford intends to transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and from all other employment positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, effective October 8, 2026.

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Leo Pareja was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at eXp World Holdings, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On October 6, 2026, the Board acted by unanimous written consent to appoint Mr. Pareja as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

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