Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman sits down with eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja for a powerful, candid conversation about the future of real estate; from the truth about private listings to shifting market cycles, affordability, and why transparency remains essential. Pareja shares his journey from his early days as a top producing broker at Keller Williams to becoming CEO of a global publicly-traded brokerage offering insight on tech, global markets, and why the MLS is central to consumer protection. The two leaders dig into the realities ahead—rate lock, muted transaction volume, and how agents can continue to win. A must-watch for anyone invested in where our industry is headed. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-with-bess-freedman/id1718976681 Connect with Bess Freedman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-bess-freedman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #TheLEAD #BessFreedman #BHS #RealEstate #NYCRealEstateExpo