Schroeder & Co. Real Estate, led by Rylie Schroeder, has made a bold move, transitioning from Compass to eXp Realty. With a team of 12 agents and 3 support staff, operating across Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Schroeder & Co. is eager to take advantage of eXp’s expansive network. Year to date, the team has closed $35 million in sales on 65 units.
‘It Is Vital to Our Growth Not To Be Placed in a Box’
For Rylie, the decision to leave Compass was not made lightly. After over a year with the brokerage, she realized that her team needed more than just a solid foundation – they needed a place that truly embraced collaboration and empowered agents to thrive autonomously.
“Our goal with the brokerage switch was not only to enable our agents to make more money but to surround ourselves with industry leaders who prioritized collaboration in a way we weren’t previously getting,” Rylie explained. “The team we are building is unique, operating in three different cities in Texas and offering a rare level of autonomy to our agents. It is vital to our growth that we not be placed in a box.”
Finding the Right Fit: eXp Realty’s Unmatched Support
The road to eXp Realty wasn’t a straight one. Rylie and her business partner, Britni Davison, spent countless hours meeting with leadership teams from over 10 different brokerages. But something about eXp stood out, thanks in large part to the support of eXp agents Laura Bonck, Shahin Naghavi, and Carrie Bond.
“When it came time to explore our brokerage options, Laura Bonck was my first call,” Rylie shared. “She runs an insanely respectable business, and the way she is known in her community – with a remarkable client experience, knowledge, professionalism, and branding – impressed me. A 30-minute discovery call with Laura and Shahin turned into a 2½-hour collaboration session.”
This level of support, combined with the guidance and collaboration provided by the eXp leadership team, was unlike anything Rylie had encountered before.
“We went back and forth for weeks, spoke to over 10 brokerages, and through every conversation, nothing compared to the amount of collaboration and support we received from Laura, Shahin, and Carrie – even before we had committed to eXp,” Rylie added.
Rylie Schroeder: A 30-Under-30 Rising Star
Rylie has received plenty of recognition for her accomplishments and is a sought-after guest on industry-related programs such as Housing Wire’s Real Trending Podcast, Inman’s Teams Spotlight, and RISMedia’s Buyer Agent Playbook.
In 2024, Rylie Schroeder was recognized as one of the National Association of Realtors® 30-Under-30, an accolade that speaks to her impact on the industry. She started her real estate career in 2019 and closed over $50 million in home sales in just her first two years in the business. She is ranked in the top .5% of Realtors nationwide and has personally sold over 200 homes, surpassing the national average of 4-6 homes per agent per year.
