Real Estate Industry Insider Vija Williams Joins eXp Realty to Launch Transformational 'UPGRADE' Community
'This is more than a move, it's a mission,' said Williams. 'I'm joining eXp Realty to build the UPGRADE community with eXp powerhouse Spring Bengtzen.'
UPGRADE (Unlock Potential, Grow Real Estate, And Design Everything) is a full-spectrum platform designed to elevate agents, team leaders, and brokerage owners in all areas of life – health, wealth, business, investing, personal growth, lifestyle, and leadership.
'Vija Williams is one of the most visionary leaders in our industry, and we are thrilled to welcome her to eXp,' said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty. 'Her UPGRADE community is exactly the kind of transformational initiative that aligns with our values of innovation, growth, and agent empowerment. We're honored to support her mission and excited to see the impact she will make within our global network.'
'This is about multiplying impact,' Williams continued. 'I've transformed my own life physically, financially, emotionally and now I'm building UPGRADE at eXp to help others do the same. We're curating a space where high performers are surrounded by people who challenge and elevate them.'
Williams will also partner with eXp Realty leader and coach Dan Beer and the Fast Forward Movement, one of the most successful and fast-growing agent communities within eXp Realty.
In her current role as Head of Industry for PLACE, Williams coaches, consults, and recruits top-producing teams and brokerage owners across the U.S. She will continue in this capacity, working closely with PLACE co-founder Ben Kinney. Additionally, she just announced she is joining coaching icon Jon Cheplak on his Cheplak Live platform.
An Impressive Career Footprint
Williams brings a powerful track record to eXp:
'eXp Realty gives me the platform and tools to create transformational growth for our community,' said Williams. 'We're building something truly special with UPGRADE, and this is just the beginning.'
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 81,000 agents across 26 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
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