After years of growing a top-producing real estate business in Madison, Wisconsin, Ellie and Dominic Colosimo made a move that reflects more than just strategy – it reflects their vision for impact. On May 1, 2025, they brought their 14-agent 608 Team to eXp Realty, not just to expand, but to align with a platform that empowers them to think bigger, give more, and help others do the same.
Getting Into the Right Rooms
With $56.8 million in volume on 121 units in 2024, the Colosimos had reached the ceiling of what was possible within their traditional franchise model. While expansion was on the horizon, the red tape was daunting: new offices, brokerage licenses, and costly franchise agreements in each state.
With eXp Realty, those walls came down. The couple now has access to a global network of top producers, coaches, and collaborators – no gatekeepers, no barriers.
“We wanted to be in rooms where people are playing bigger,” says Ellie. “And eXp has those rooms.”
Building a Legacy
The Colosimos aren’t just selling homes – they’re building something far more lasting: a legacy of financial freedom and opportunity. For Dominic, the journey started unexpectedly. After a decade in corporate America managing retail stores across multiple states, he realized his real estate investments outperformed his paycheck. He jumped into real estate full-time and never looked back, closing 28 transactions in his first year alone.
Ellie, a Madison native, took a different path, motivated by her entrepreneurial spirit and inspired by her father’s example. Even when diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2018, she didn’t slow down. That year also marked the beginning of her relationship with Dominic. “He was just a friend then,” she laughs. “But he showed up, even to chemo. My dad said, ‘That guy really likes you.’ And he was right.”
Together, they built a life – and a business – centered around resilience, purpose, and growth.
Showing Others How to Do the Same
At eXp, the Colosimos are scaling their mission to empower others.
“There are about 300 area codes in the U.S.,” says Dominic. “We want to be in as many of them as possible – and not just to expand, but to mentor, coach, and show other agents how to grow in smart, sustainable ways.”
They plan to open-source their systems, operations, and strategies to anyone ready to grow. “We’re not building an empire – we’re building a blueprint others can follow,” Ellie adds.
Why eXp Made the Most Sense
While exploring their next chapter, the Colosimos evaluated other brokerages, including Real and The Agency. But it was eXp Realty – specifically “eXp 2.0” – that checked every box.
“The world’s changed since 2020,” says Dominic. “eXp isn’t a question mark anymore – it’s a proven model that lets you scale without the headaches.”
For Ellie, it was also about time. “I want to create wealth and impact without spending my life in meetings or managing overhead. eXp gives us that freedom.”
A Life of Adventure – And Intention
When they’re not helping clients or coaching agents, Ellie and Dominic are busy flying planes, raising their two young kids, and remodeling their newest home. They own 18-20 rental properties in Madison and continue to build generational wealth while staying grounded in their values.
Their move to eXp Realty isn’t just a business decision – it’s a statement of what’s possible when you combine ambition with the right environment.
“We’ve created something special here in Madison,” says Dominic. “Now we get to help others do the same – across the country, without limits.”
