{"id":18753,"date":"2026-04-29T07:09:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/john-r-wood-christies-international-real-estate-ranked-18-among-nations-top-brokerages-in-2026-realtrends-rankings\/18753\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:09:45","slug":"john-r-wood-christies-international-real-estate-ranked-18-among-nations-top-brokerages-in-2026-realtrends-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/john-r-wood-christies-international-real-estate-ranked-18-among-nations-top-brokerages-in-2026-realtrends-rankings\/18753\/","title":{"rendered":"John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate ranked #18 among nation\u2019s top brokerages in 2026 RealTrends Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The firm reported $4.39 billion in closed residential sales volume across 4,857 transaction sides, reflecting its continued strength and leadership across Southwest Florida\u2019s Collier, Lee and Charlotte County markets.<\/p>\n

RealTrends is widely recognized as one of the industry\u2019s most comprehensive and respected benchmarks, ranking top-performing brokerages by residential sales volume and transaction sides. This year, 1,267 firms qualified for inclusion, collectively accounting for $2.24 trillion in sales volume and nearly 4 million transactions nationwide.<\/p>\n

Founded in Naples, the firm\u2019s rise to No. 18 nationally among independent brokerages reflects a sustained trajectory of growth and resilience. After navigating the challenges of the Great Recession, the company has experienced steady upward momentum since 2011, driven by a strategic combination of acquisitions \u2014 including expansion into Cape Coral and Punta Gorda \u2014 and strong organic growth.<\/p>\n

John R. Wood\u2019s placement among the top independent firms underscores its ability to compete at scale among the country\u2019s largest brokerages while maintaining a strong, locally driven presence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reflects the strength of our agents, the trust of our customers and the consistency of our performance in a dynamic market,\u201d said Corey McCloskey, president of John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate. \u201cWe are proud of our history and the foundation we\u2019ve built, and we remain focused on continuing that momentum through thoughtful growth and a commitment to exceptional service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2026 rankings highlight a shifting industry landscape, with independent brokerages gaining market share and now representing nearly 29% of total activity. As firms adapt to changing market conditions, including inventory constraints and evolving buyer dynamics, flexible and locally driven models continue to gain traction.<\/p>\n

About John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate<\/strong>
Founded in 1958, John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate is the oldest major real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida. Family-owned and operated, it is consistently the leading firm in market share across Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. With 22 offices and approximately 900 agents and staff, the company combines more than 65 years of local expertise with global reach. For more information, visit JohnRWood.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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NAPLES, Fla., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate has been ranked No. 18 among the nation\u2019s largest independent real estate brokerages in the 2026 RealTrends brokerage rankings, based on 2025 production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18753"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18753"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18761,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18753\/revisions\/18761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}