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Virbela and The Douglas Stewart Company Join Forces to Transform Remote Education

Immersive virtual classrooms and campuses will be powered by Virbela to inspire students of all ages 

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2021 – Virbela, a virtual world platform for work, education, and events, today announced a partnership with The Douglas Stewart Company, a leading distributor for academic products and services. Serving the education market for over 70 years, Douglas Stewart and its Software and Services group will bring Virbela’s virtual campus and immersive learning environments to a network of resellers that reach nearly 5,000 colleges and universities and 132,000 K-12 schools nationwide.  

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 65% of households with students are taking part in distance learning due to the pandemic, and as a result, educators are looking for online solutions to improve collaboration and connectivity for students and instructors. Virbela and Douglas Stewart aim to solve the challenges of remote education by offering realistic classrooms and interactive lessons that drive higher course participation, while helping students socialize and build relationships with peers and faculty. 

“With the large shift to remote learning this past year, educators are concerned about student engagement. When compared to video conferencing or other online collaboration tools, a virtual classroom provides the presence and emotional connection of being together in person, which has shown to improve retention and overall satisfaction,” said Alex Howland, president and co-founder of Virbela. “Virbela is proud to partner with The Douglas Stewart Company to help students get the most out of their education, regardless of location.”

Virbela enables schools and universities to build their own virtual campus and create different learning environments to engage students, empower faculty, and bring the spark back to learning. This includes classrooms and lecture halls, private offices for professors to meet with students one-on-one, and public spaces for events and student interaction, including orientation, concerts, and more. 

“Students, instructors, and parents alike have struggled with distance learning this year,” said Chuck Hulan, CEO for Douglas Stewart Software and Services. “A growing number of colleges and universities have shown that a virtual environment  can lead to enhanced social presence and increased engagement among student groups. We’re excited to partner with Virbela to show educators that this solution humanizes virtual interactions and makes learning more fun.”

Educational institutions including Arizona State University, Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford LEAD), and University of California San Diego have all turned to Virbela to create immersive learning programs. Virbela’s virtual campus can accommodate thousands of students simultaneously, while intentionally designed features such as personalized avatars, spatialized voice, familiar presentation tools, and 3D environments lead to a sense of realism and connectivity that address many challenges of remote education today. 

The Douglas Stewart Software and Services group has implemented its own virtual campus powered by Virbela, named DStewart Edu. “We want to showcase how immersive learning environments can be used to empower a student’s remote learning abilities, improve classroom engagement, and support educators with professional development,” said Sarah Segrest, Director of Strategy and Innovation for Douglas Stewart Software and Services. “Virbela is truly transformational for education.”

To learn more about Virbela as a solution for remote learning, connectivity, and collaboration, visit www.virbela.com. To experience the DStewart Edu campus, download here.  

About Virbela

Virbela builds engaging virtual worlds for remote work, learning, and events. Founded in 2012 by a team of behavioral psychologists, Virbela’s mission is to help organizations and people thrive in a remote-first future. With immersive 3D spaces that are deeply social and collaborative, Virbela brings business and in-person experiences to life online, while enabling remote teams to be more connected and productive.

Virbela is owned by eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI). To tour our virtual offices, classrooms, event spaces, and more, visit virbela.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About The Douglas Stewart Company 

The Douglas Stewart Company, a leading education distributor specializing in technology, education software, and supplies, links more than 300 manufacturers with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States and Canada. With a solid focus on the ever-changing technology needs of educators, the company represents a strong ecosystem of products and services to help assist in the evolution of the digital classroom and campus, including a shift to subscription-based software and other services. The Douglas Stewart Software and Services group focuses specifically on software solutions for education and provides high-value services to partners and clients to support their needs and goals. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, and founded in 1950, The Douglas Stewart Company is a privately held business. Additional information about The Douglas Stewart Company can be found at www.dstewart.com.  

Contact

press@virbela.com 

eXp World Holdings Expands Real Estate Operations Into Puerto Rico

One of the Fastest-growing Global Real Estate Companies Now in 10 International Locations Around the Globe

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty, one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world, has expanded into Puerto Rico, under the eXp Puerto Rico banner. In addition to its robust U.S. presence, eXp Realty also operates in eight other countries, including Australia, Canada, France, India, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and the United Kingdom, with more than 43,000 agents across the globe.

“The expansion into Puerto Rico represents our first strategic foothold in the Caribbean,” said Michael Valdes, President of eXp Global. “Puerto Rico is ideally positioned to benefit from the eXp model. Its tax incentives continue to attract a large number of foreign investments, creating a growing and robust real estate market in a territory that combines a rich culture and economic stability.”

eXp Realty offers a unique financial model for residential and commercial real estate agents, going beyond attractive commissions to provide its agents with an opportunity to earn additional income by helping the company to grow its revenue base anywhere in the world. Agents can also earn equity in eXp World Holdings stock for listing and selling activities. eXp’s cloud-based brokerage is powered by Virbela, the company’s immersive and collaborative platform, enabling agents and staff to communicate, meet and conduct business in a virtual world.

eXp Puerto Rico’s operations will be led by Ivelisse Lopez, Broker of Record. Lopez brings more than 27 years of real estate leadership experience in Puerto Rico.

“Puerto Rico has a strong professional infrastructure for agents, and the addition of the eXp brand to the market represents an unrivaled opportunity. The technology and tools eXp Puerto Rico provides will empower agents to scale their business rapidly,” said Lopez.

eXp’s presence in Puerto Rico will encompass all major cities and regions. Puerto Rico represents the first global market that eXp Global has identified for expansion during the first quarter of 2021. Brazil, Italy, and Hong Kong are also set to launch in Q1 2021.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty, Virbela, and SUCCESS Enterprises.

eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty, is one of the fastest-growing real estate tech companies in the world with more than 43,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal and France and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; continued growth of our agent and broker base; expansion of our residential real estate brokerage business into foreign markets; demand for remote working and distance learning solutions and virtual events; development of our new commercial brokerage and our ability to attract commercial real estate brokers; and revenue growth and financial performance. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
Mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

Puerto Rico Media Relations Contact:
Lymaris Otero
mediarelations@exppuertorico.pr

Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Falesnik
MZ Group – MZ North America
Investors@expworldholdings.com

eXp World Holdings Announces a 2-for-1 Stock Split

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Jan. 19, 2021 — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a stock dividend to make stock ownership more accessible to employees and investors. Each stockholder of record on Jan. 29, 2021 will receive one additional share of common stock for each then-held share, which will be distributed after the close of trading on Feb. 12, 2021. eXp World Holdings common stock will begin trading on a stock split-adjusted basis on Feb. 16, 2021. 

eXp’s innovation is centered on agents’ success, whether it is the real estate industry, Virbela’s work-from-anywhere technologies or the personal development space as represented by SUCCESS Enterprises.

“Our decision to effectuate this stock split provides added flexibility to continue leveraging various stock programs for our agents, brokers and staff that help fuel our growth,” said Glenn Sanford, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings. “With the continued success of the company, we believe this stock split represents another positive milestone in eXp’s growth trajectory. As always, we’re focused on innovation and delivering on our overall value proposition for our agents, brokers, staff and customers.”

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty, Virbela and SUCCESS Enterprises.

eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty, is one of the fastest-growing real estate tech companies in the world with more than 42,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal and France and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; continued growth of our agent and broker base; expansion of our residential real estate brokerage business into foreign markets; demand for remote working and distance learning solutions and virtual events; development of our new commercial brokerage and our ability to attract commercial real estate brokers; and revenue growth and financial performance. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

Investor Relations Contact:
MZ Group – MZ North America
investors@expworldholdings.com 

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eXp Realty Expands in Canada, Opens in New Brunswick and Manitoba

Company Continues Rapid International Expansion With Operations Now in Nine Canadian Provinces

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Jan. 13, 2021 — eXp Realty, one of the fastest-growing, global real estate companies and a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced it has expanded its Canadian footprint and is now open for business in New Brunswick and Manitoba. With the expansion, eXp Realty operates in nine Canadian provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

As part of the expansion, eXp Realty has hired experienced leaders in each province responsible for brokerage operations, with Lou Yerxa heading up New Brunswick and Rena Prefontaine leading in Manitoba.

Yerxa is an experienced professional with more than 40 years in real estate, with a focus on sales and investing, and has won numerous awards for exceptional sales. Prefontaine brings more than a decade of experience in real estate to eXp and has served as a managing broker for the past six years. In addition to her role as a managing broker, she has served on the board of directors at the Winnipeg Realtors Association. 

“As we expand internationally, we continue to deepen our presence and relationships in the countries in which we operate,” said Michael Valdes, President of eXp Global. “I’m excited about the opportunity to continue driving adoption of eXp’s model in the Canadian market and across the globe.”

“We’re thrilled to introduce eXp’s innovative, agent-first model to agents in New Brunswick and Manitoba under Lou and Rena’s leadership,” said eXp Realty Director of Canadian Brokerage Operations Deborah Pleiman. “Both Lou and Rena bring decades of experience in real estate and a commitment to agents. Agents in Canada are drawn to our technology-driven approach and are eager to grow their local businesses with our model.” 

eXp Realty offers a unique financial model for residential and commercial real estate agents, going beyond attractive commissions to provide its agents with an opportunity to earn additional income by helping the company grow its agent base anywhere in the world and earn equity in eXp World Holdings, Inc. through its stock programs. eXp’s cloud-based brokerage is powered by Virbela, the company’s immersive and collaborative platform, which enables its agents to communicate, meet and conduct business in a virtual world.

To learn more about becoming an eXp Realty agent, please visit join.exprealty.com.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty, eXp Commercial, Virbela, Showcase IDX and SUCCESS Enterprises.

eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty, is one of the fastest-growing real estate tech companies in the world with more than 42,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal and France and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; continued growth of our agent and broker base; expansion of our residential real estate brokerage business into foreign markets; demand for remote working and distance learning solutions and virtual events; development of our new commercial brokerage and our ability to attract commercial real estate brokers; and revenue growth and financial performance. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Falesnik
MZ Group – MZ North America
investors@expworldholdings.com 

 

 

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eXp Realty Named One of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; eXp Founder and CEO Listed on Swanepoel Power 200 List

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Jan. 12, 2021 — eXp Realty, one of the fastest-growing, global residential real estate companies and a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), has been named by Glassdoor as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 for a fourth consecutive year as part of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards. eXp Realty is among 100 U.S. companies to receive the honor in the large business category. 

The Employees’ Choice Award, now in its 13th year, is based solely on the input of employees who rate their satisfaction about their employer and key workplace factors – including career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, senior management and work/life balance. Currently on Glassdoor, eXp Realty has an overall rating of 4.7 out of five stars. According to reviews on Glassdoor, 94% of employees would recommend eXp Realty to a friend and employees rank the company’s diversity and inclusion 4.8 out of five stars.

“To be named once as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work is an honor, but to be included on the list four consecutive years tells us we’re doing something right,” said eXp Realty CEO Jason Gesing. “We’ve made a commitment to build a brand with a positive company culture that helps our employees and agents succeed at the highest level possible. eXp Realty has experienced tremendous growth over the last year, and throughout we have kept our focus on the power that fuels our success: our people.” 

In other news today, eXp World Holdings CEO, Chairman and Founder Glenn Sanford and Gesing were both named to the Swanepoel Power 200 list for leading eXp’s solid growth trajectory. The Swanepoel 200, now in its eighth year, ranks leaders, executives and entrepreneurs from all sectors of the residential real estate brokerage industry. 

“Jason and I are humbled to be included on the Swanepoel Power list again this year among so many incredible visionaries in real estate,” said Sanford. “It is a testament to eXp’s innovative model and our tremendous agents and staff who have driven our growth. Together we have created a positive company culture that has led to our placement on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list year after year. Because of our  company culture, we’re in a great position to take on this next phase of growth.”

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty, eXp Commercial, Virbela, Showcase IDX and SUCCESS Enterprises.

eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty, is one of the fastest-growing real estate tech companies in the world with more than 42,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal and France and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com/.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
mediarelations@expworldholdings.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Falesnik
MZ Group – MZ North America
investors@expworldholdings.com 

 

 

 

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