BROKERED BY EXP REALTY
The World's Largest Independent Brokerage
Working for You in Portugal
When you buy or sell property in the Algarve with SunnySteve, you get a local expert backed by a global powerhouse. Here’s what that means for you.
83,000+
Agents Worldwide
440,000+
Transactions in 2025
$194B
Sales Volume (2025)
29
Countries
ABOUT EXP REALTY
What Is eXp Realty?
eXp Realty isn’t a traditional estate agency. It’s the world’s largest independent real estate brokerage — a cloud-based company that operates in 29 countries across every major continent, with over 83,000 agents on its platform.
Unlike traditional agencies that pour money into high-street offices and overhead, eXp reinvests in what actually matters: technology, training, and the agents who serve clients. The result is a modern, agile brokerage where local agents like me have access to global resources, international referral networks, and cutting-edge tools — all while staying rooted in the community they know best.
In 2025, eXp was ranked the #1 brokerage by transactions in the United States with over 343,000 closed deals — nearly 100,000 more than its closest competitor. In the UK, eXp has claimed the title of largest estate agency brand by listings and sales. And internationally, eXp’s revenue grew 67% in a single year.
This isn’t a franchise. It’s a network — and that distinction matters when you’re buying or selling property across borders.
A Global Network. A Local Agent.
eXp gives me access to the resources of the world’s largest independent brokerage — while I stay focused on what I do best: helping expats navigate the Algarve property market.
FOR BUYERS
What This Means If You're Buying
Moving to a new country to buy property is a big deal. Having an agent backed by a global brokerage gives you several practical advantages.
International Referral Network
If you're selling a property in the UK, US, Canada, or any of the other 29 countries where eXp operates, I can connect you with a trusted eXp agent in your home market. One network, no cold calls to strangers.
Access to More Listings
eXp agents in Portugal collaborate and share listings across the network. That means I can surface properties you won't find on Idealista alone — including off-market opportunities from within the eXp Portugal community.
Technology That Works for You
From virtual property tours to digital document signing, eXp's tech stack makes the buying process smoother — especially if you're starting your search from abroad.
A Regulated, Transparent Process
eXp operates under proper brokerage licensing in every market. In Portugal, that means full AMI compliance, a licensed broker overseeing every transaction, and the accountability of a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: EXPI).
FOR SELLERS
What This Means If You're Selling
Selling property in the Algarve — particularly to international buyers — requires more than a listing on a portal. It requires reach.
Exposure to 83,000+ Agents Globally
Your property doesn't just sit on a local website. Through eXp's internal network, I can share your listing with agents in the UK, US, Germany, France, Scandinavia, and beyond — the exact markets your buyers are coming from.
Referral Incentives That Bring Buyers to You
eXp has a built-in referral system that rewards agents for sending qualified buyers across borders. That means agents in London, New York, or Amsterdam have a direct incentive to send their clients your way.
Professional Marketing Resources
eXp provides agents with marketing tools, design platforms, and training that most independent agencies in Portugal simply don't have. Your property gets professional brochures, social media exposure, and targeted digital marketing.
Backed by a Publicly Traded Company
eXp World Holdings is listed on the NASDAQ (EXPI). That means financial transparency, regulatory oversight, and the stability of a company that's been growing every year since its founding.
THE MODEL
How It Works
eXp replaces the traditional brokerage model with something leaner and more effective.
01
Cloud-Based Brokerage
No high-street offices eating into budgets. eXp operates through a virtual platform, which means lower costs and better investment in agents and clients.
02
Local Agents, Global Tools
I live and work in Lagos. I know the streets, the sellers, the process. But I also have access to eXp’s global technology, training, and referral network — tools a local agency can’t match.
03
Cross-Border Collaboration
Buying in Portugal but selling in the UK? Need a mortgage referral in the US? eXp’s network connects agents across 29 countries, so your entire property journey is covered.
“I chose eXp because it lets me be the kind of agent I want to be — independent, tech-forward, and plugged into a global network that actually benefits my clients. It’s the best of both worlds: a local expert with international reach.”
— Steve Marqué, The Expat's Agent
Ready to Talk Property?
Whether you’re buying your first home in the Algarve or selling to international buyers, let’s have a conversation about how I can help — backed by the world’s largest independent brokerage.
Are You a Real Estate Agent in Portugal?
Interested in joining eXp Realty? I’d be happy to share how the model works and what it’s meant for my business. No pressure — just a conversation between agents. Get in touch.