WALDORF, Md. - Marylandian -- After almost 15 years in the real estate industry with various national brokerages, Jon Benya, one of the top real estate agents in Maryland and the Founder/CEO of The Benya Group (visit http://www.benyagroup.com), has partnered with EXP Realty, an international real estate brokerage and a fast growing top-producer network - Thrive Network.

"Jon is exactly the type of real estate professional that we at Thrive look for in a partner.  He has a proven track record of success, a strong will to grow both personally and professionally, and most importantly a desire to give back and serve others," said Vlad Kats, a member of Thrive's Founders Circle, and Jon's sponsoring associate at EXP Realty.  "EXP is exactly the type of frictionless brokerage platform that allows top producers and top thinkers like Jon to grow and to give without limits."

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With over 1,000 lifetime transactions, The Benya Group currently consists of four team members, including Jon's wife Rayanne, who serves as the Director of Operations.  In 2020, they served almost 100 Maryland families with their home buying and homeselling needs.

When asked what caused him to consider the move to Thrive and EXP, Jon answered with, "My business requires a brokerage that allows for flexibility to grow and serve my clients and team members at a higher level.  I believe that EXP Realty is a perfect match for that.  I also believe in surrounding myself with great minds and big achievers.  I look at my affiliation with the Thrive Network as an opportunity to to network with some of the biggest thinkers and industry leaders."

Jon is a consistent Multi-Platinum Award winner and is a Member of the Maryland Association of Realtors Hall of Fame.  He is also a national speaker on various real estate related topics.  Jon also holds the coveted E-Pro, SFR, and SRES designations.  Jon, Rayanne, and their rescue pal Chance reside in Waldorf, MD.

What is Thrive?
We are a community of top producing real estate business owners and leaders dedicated to learning, growing, and thriving... together!