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eXp Realty Adds Former Keller Williams Executive Mike Mendoza

Created at 5 Aug · 3:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Mike Mendoza, a real estate executive with 40 years of experience and a former MLB player, has joined eXp Realty Luxury after a 29-year career at Keller Williams. His team will also transition to eXp.

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Key Numbers

29 yearsMendoza's tenure at Keller Williams
40 yearsMendoza's real estate experience
6,500Mendoza's career transactions
3,500+agents in Keller Williams' Northwest Region under Mendoza

Who's Involved

Mike Mendoza
New eXp Realty Luxury agent, former Keller Williams executive
eXp Realty
Real estate brokerage company
Keller Williams
Previous real estate brokerage of Mike Mendoza
Leo Pareja
CEO of eXp Realty
Jude Mendoza
Wife and business partner of Mike Mendoza, joining eXp
Josh Mendoza
Son of Mike Mendoza, joining eXp
eXp Realty Adds Former Keller Williams Executive Mike Mendoza

↳ Why This Matters

The recruitment of a seasoned executive like Mike Mendoza and his team by eXp Realty highlights the ongoing competition among real estate brokerages for experienced talent and market share, particularly in the luxury segment. It also signals a potential shift in agent allegiance based on technological offerings and business models.

Key facts

  • Mike Mendoza has joined eXp Realty Luxury.
  • Mendoza previously worked at Keller Williams for 29 years.
  • He has 40 years of real estate experience and has completed approximately 6,500 transactions.
  • Mendoza was instrumental in growing Keller Williams' Northwest Region to over 3,500 agents.
  • His team, including family members Jude and Josh Mendoza, is moving with him to eXp Realty.

Mike Mendoza, a real estate executive with four decades of experience and a former Major League Baseball player, has joined eXp Realty Luxury. This move marks the end of his 29-year career with Keller Williams. Mendoza brings a significant track record, having completed approximately 6,500 career transactions and previously overseeing the growth of Keller Williams' Northwest Region to over 3,500 agents across multiple states. His decision to move to eXp was influenced by conversations with industry colleagues and his belief in eXp's technology and agent-focused model. Mendoza will be joined at eXp by his wife and business partner, Jude Mendoza, his son, Josh Mendoza, and several agents from his team, who collectively serve residential and luxury clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, welcomed Mendoza, stating that his move signifies where experienced leaders see significant opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Mike Mendoza is a former Major League Baseball player and a real estate executive with 40 years of experience. He spent 29 years at Keller Williams, where he led the growth of its Northwest Region.

Mendoza cited eXp's cutting-edge technology and its focus on agent support and growth as key factors in his decision.

His wife and business partner, Jude Mendoza, his son, Josh Mendoza, and several agents from his team are also transitioning to eXp Realty.

What Happens Next

01Mendoza Team will begin operations under eXp Realty.
02eXp Realty will leverage Mendoza's experience in the Phoenix market.

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How It Developed

Mike Mendoza joined eXp Realty Luxury.
Mendoza previously spent 29 years at Keller Williams.
He brings over 40 years of real estate experience and 6,500 transactions.
Mendoza previously led Keller Williams' Northwest Region, growing it to over 3,500 agents.
His team, including his wife Jude and son Josh, will also join eXp.
Mendoza cited eXp's technology and agent-centric model as reasons for the move.

Sources

T1
eXp Realty adds longtime Keller Williams leader Mike MendozaHousingWire

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