What an incredible week it was at the The Agency 2026 Global Forum, hosted at the brand-new Omni Fort Lauderdale. The Forum wrapped yesterday, and it delivered on every level. It was an unforgettable experience filled with meaningful connections, powerful education, and genuine inspiration from beginning to end.
The week unfolded exactly as a world-class global forum should. High-impact programming set the tone, followed by thoughtful education, forward-thinking strategy sessions, and inspired networking that felt natural, fun, and authentic. Seeing the innovative tools, platforms, and technology The Agency is rolling out this year was truly exciting. Once again, they proved they are consistently ahead of the curve, providing agents with real resources that elevate businesses, sharpen execution, and enhance the client experience in ways that will be game changing for real estate.
One of the most impactful parts of the Forum was hearing from an incredible lineup of speakers who brought both perspective and substance. From the wisdom and clarity of Robert Madu to the energy and leadership insights of Rainy Austin, each session delivered something meaningful. Our fearless leader, Mauricio Umansky, set the tone with vision, heart, and a clear roadmap for where The Agency is headed. Hearing from leaders like Zane Burnett, Ricky Carruth, Matthew Kan, Alvaro Nuñez, and Chris Voss brought practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and strategies that agents can immediately apply to their businesses. The diversity of voices and expertise is what made the education so powerful.
At the heart of it all was leadership. Mauricio Umansky continues to set the standard for what modern leadership should look like. His vision, passion, and authenticity are felt throughout the entire company. What makes him truly special is not just the growth of the brand, but the way he shows genuine love, encouragement, and respect to every single agent at The Agency. No matter the market or production level, every agent feels seen, valued, and supported. That culture starts at the top.
The Agency Global Forum brings together some of the most successful real estate agents, executives, influencers, and tastemakers in the world to learn, grow, innovate, and connect. From friends in Texas and Beverly Hills to colleagues from Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, the global energy was undeniable. Ideas were exchanged freely, relationships were built and strengthened, and there was no shortage of laughter along the way. Every conversation felt easy, honest, and valuable.
What truly sets The Agency apart was on full display all week long: the culture. This company is a dream come true. The culture is unmatched. Collaborative. Supportive. Authentic. Full of people who are not only accomplished at the highest level, but genuinely kind. There are no egos here. None. Collaboration is not a slogan or a talking point. It is how business is actually done. If you know The Agency rule number one, you know exactly why this works and why it continues to attract the best people in the industry.
The curated experiences and inspired networking opportunities throughout the Forum embodied The Agency’s commitment to excellence and its passion for collaboratively pushing the industry forward. From skyline views to turquoise shores, Fort Lauderdale provided the perfect backdrop for a brand whose global footprint spans some of the world’s most exclusive markets and coveted destinations.
The scale and momentum behind The Agency are remarkable. Since its founding in 2011, the company has grown to more than 3,000 agents worldwide with over $88 billion in sales volume to date. It has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for seven consecutive years and ranked by the Financial Times as one of America’s fastest-growing companies for five consecutive years. The Agency ranked number 13 on the 2025 RealTrends 500 list of top residential real estate brokerages, was named the second-largest privately held independent brokerage by RealTrends, ranked number 4 in the United States based on average sales price, and placed number 15 on T360’s Mega 1000 list by sales volume. Its reach and influence continue to grow globally, including international television exposure such as Buying Beverly Hills.
As the final sessions concluded and conversations lingered just a little longer than planned, one thing became crystal clear. The Agency is not just growing. It is leading. It is not just adapting to the future of real estate. It is defining it. With visionary leadership, unmatched collaboration, zero egos, and relentless innovation, The Agency is proving that when you put people first, everything else follows.
Wyatt Poindexter - The Agency Oklahoma
