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U.S. Real Estate Brokerage Market Share Report
Based on Top 10 U.S. Real Estate Metros | Published by Relitix | Updated May 2026
Market Share Report · April 2026
U.S. brokerage market share, by closed volume.
Compass Leads Big Ten Metros, but U.S. Brokerage Market Share Remains Highly Fragmented
May 2026 Report
Compass is the dominant force across these major metros In April 2026. They hold the #1 or #2 market share spot in 8 out of the 10 listed cities. However, their market share numbers (ranging mostly between 6.0% and 14.0%) show that even the biggest player in these top metros rarely owns more than a small fraction of the total closed volume, highlighting how fragmented real estate markets remain.
Brokerage dominance
By analyzing closed transaction data, the Relitix Market Share Index™ maps vastly different competitive landscapes shaping the nation’s top ten metropolitan areas. While most regional leaders capture under ten percent of their local market, a deeper look reveals five distinct structural trends across these premier metros:
The Dominant Frontrunner: Compass stands out as a major heavyweight, capturing the number one or number two market share slot in eight out of the ten tracked regions.
The Consolidated Leaders: Three distinct markets show heavy consolidation at the top, led by Windermere in Seattle, Compass in Austin, and @properties in Chicago.
The Texas Divergence: State borders show completely contrasting environments, as tightly consolidated Austin stands in sharp contrast to a wide-open, highly fragmented Dallas-Fort Worth layout.
The Phoenix Triad: Phoenix presents a rare layout where three distinct powerhouse brands—HomeSmart, Realty ONE, and eXp—run neck-and-neck to lock down nearly a quarter of total volume.
The Fragmented Metros: Places like Houston and Atlanta show extreme hyper-competition, featuring a first-place tie in Houston and a wide-open field in Atlanta where the leader holds just five percent.
Intense hyper-competition
Some metros are incredibly neck-and-neck, meaning a small shift in agent recruiting could completely flip the leaderboard:
Houston, TX: There is a literal tie for first place, with both Compass and eXp Realty holding exactly 6.0% market share.
Atlanta, GA: The market is wide open. The #1 spot (Atlanta Communities) only holds 5.0%, with #2 and #3 trailing by just over 1%. This is the most fragmented market on the list.
Regional strongholds vs. national giants
While national brands like Compass, eXp, and Coldwell Banker pop up everywhere, strong independent regional brokerages still successfully lock down their home turf:
@properties in Chicago (13.7%)
Baird & Warner in Chicago (6.3%)
Ebby Halliday in Dallas (3.7%)
Atlanta Communities in Atlanta (5.0%)
John L. Scott in Seattle (7.3%)
William Raveis in Boston (4.1%)
About this report:
The Relitix Market Share Report evaluates the top ten U.S. metropolitan markets by month—including major hubs like Chicago, Austin, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Denver, Seattle, and Boston—by analyzing closed transaction data across local MLS platforms to calculate the precise percentage of volume controlled by leading brokerages. By mapping these specific hyper-competitive regions, the report reveals critical market dynamics, from highly consolidated metros where one brokerage commands double-digit share (Seattle’s Windermere at 17.1%, Chicago’s @properties at 13.7%) to intensely fragmented metros where national brands are neck-and-neck for the top spot. Ultimately, focusing on these major metropolitan footprints provides brokerage leaders with a high-stakes, localized leaderboard designed to optimize regional agent recruiting, pinpoint competitive market share shifts, and uncover strategic growth opportunities.
About Relitix:
Relitix provides data-driven decision support for brokerage leaders across the United States. A pioneer in applying AI and data science technology in brokerage management, Relitix profiles over 1.5 million agents in more than 180 markets nationwide to help brokers recruit, coach, and retain agents. Advanced data tools allow unprecedented visibility in agents, offices, and markets for strategic planning and M&A support.
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