This year has had its ups and downs, including the NAR settlement, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024.
Source: Inman News
EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja’s 6 big takeaways from an ‘unusual’ year
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