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REALTY ONE GROUP SURGES INTO REAL ESTATE’S NEXT GROWTH CYCLE AS THE NO. 1 FASTEST-GROWING 100% COMMISSION FRANCHISE MODEL

March 31, 2026
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Privately Held and Family-Owned, the UNBrokerage(R) Builds Momentum with Global Expansion, New Technology and Culture & Workplace Awards

Laguna Niguel, CA – Mar. 31, 2026 –  As the real estate industry enters what many expect to be its next major growth cycle, Realty ONE Group International is accelerating its global expansion and reinforcing its position as the #1 fastest-growing 100% commission franchise model in the world, all while remaining 100% privately held and family-owned.

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the industry as Realty ONE Group has publicly forecasted that 2026 will mark a “turning point” driven by renewed demand and significant wealth-creation opportunities for those positioned early.

“We’ve built the #1 fastest-growing 100% commission franchise model in the world and we’ve done it as a 100% privately held, 100% family business,” said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group. “That matters. It means we’re not building for quarterly pressure - we’re building for long-term opportunity, for our franchise owners, and for the professionals who trust us with their business.”

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BUILT FOR EVERY MARKET CYCLE

While many companies are reacting to market shifts, Realty ONE Group has spent the past several years investing in the fundamentals that matter most—coaching, technology, and COOLTURE - positioning its network to scale as momentum returns.

Recent initiatives include:

  • The launch of an enhanced ZONE Pro™, featuring AI coaching, referral integration, and performance tools designed to help agents “move faster and grow smarter”
  • A strategic partnership with Buffini & Company to elevate agent productivity through ONE University
  • Continued global expansion across nearly 30 countries and territories

At the same time, the brand continues to gain recognition for the strength of its platform and culture, including being named to Newsweek’s 2026 List of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community.

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF GROWTH STORY

Pioneer and Founder Kuba Jewgieniew, who was also an agent, plotted the company’s trajectory intentionally and different by design allowing the brand to maintain its independence which has allowed Realty ONE Group to:

  • Move faster than publicly traded competitors
  • Stay closely aligned with franchise owners and agents
  • Invest continuously in innovation and support
  • Protect its unique COOLTURE® as it scales globally

The company’s momentum reflects a broader shift across the industry - away from legacy models and toward platforms that combine entrepreneurship, technology, and community.

Jewgieniew details his journey from successful real estate professional to leader of this now-global phenomenon in his book, The Power of ONE, expected to be released later this year. 

With more than 20,000 real estate professionals across 450+ locations in nearly 30 countries and territories, the brand continues to expand its global footprint while staying true to its mission of changing lives through real estate.

For more information, please visit https://www.realtyonegroup.com/.

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About Realty ONE Group International

Realty ONE Group International is one of the fastest growing, modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brands in real estate whose ONE Purpose is to open doors across the globe – ONE home, ONE dream, ONE life at a time. The organization has rapidly grown to more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 locations across nearly 30 countries and territories because of its proven business model, full-service brokerages, dynamic COOLTURE, superior business coaching through ONE University, outstanding support and its proprietary technology, zONE. Realty ONE Group International has been named the number ONE real estate brand by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years and continues to surge ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.

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About Realty ONE Group International

Realty ONE Group International is one of the fastest growing, modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brands in real estate whose ONE Purpose is to open doors across the globe – ONE home, ONE dream, ONE life at a time. The organization has rapidly grown to more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 locations across nearly 30 countries and territories because of its proven business model, full-service brokerages, dynamic COOLTURE, superior business coaching through ONE University, outstanding support and its proprietary technology, ZONE. Realty ONE Group International has been named the number ONE real estate brand by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years and continues to surge ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.