Plain answers · eXp, explained

How do I choose a sponsor at eXp?

If you're already thinking about leaving

Don't sign anything yet. Take 2 minutes to see where you stand on how sponsors work, then bring your answers to a 20-minute call.

Start my fit check on how sponsors work

Short answer: Ask eXp how sponsor selection works in your state and when you need to name one. Then pick someone you'd actually call. Ask eXp to confirm your split and fees don't depend on who sponsors you. Get any support a sponsor describes in writing, and don't treat training every eXp agent gets as a sponsor perk.

Your sponsor is named when you join. Ask eXp to confirm in writing that your split and fees don't depend on who you pick.

So the question is simple. Who will pick up the phone? Who has done what you want to do?

Be careful with promises. eXp's own rules say incentives and paid services shouldn't be used to win a sponsorship. If someone offers you something to name them, ask questions.

Read eXp's compliance guidance and decide for yourself.

Brent Gove's group and I are all part of eXp Realty. We work under different state brokerages by region. I'm with eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. (DRE #02188495). Brent's listing is with eXp Realty of California, Inc. (DRE #01878277).

Questions to ask any brokerage, including mine

How does sponsor selection work, and when do I name one?
What support do you actually give, in writing?
How often will we talk?
Who else have you sponsored that I can call?

Your next step

Take the 2-minute fit check, started on how sponsors work.
Build your one-page Decision Report to bring to any broker.
Talk it through on the 20-Minute Brokerage Fit Call. No pressure. No promises.

Book My 20-Minute Brokerage Fit Call

Sources: eXp agent compliance guidance.

Editorial review: November 1, 2026. Facts about eXp come from eXp's official pages and can change. Confirm current terms directly with eXp. Opinions are my own.