Thinking About Switching Brokerages? Here's Why Investor-Focused Agents Are Moving to eXp Under Dylan Serna.
For OC/LA realtors whose clients are increasingly asking about SFR investing, multi-units, ADU plays — and who want real support behind them when those conversations happen.
Most agents don't leave a brokerage because something went wrong. They leave because they outgrew it — or because their client base shifted and the tools and mentorship around them didn't shift with it.
If your buyers are increasingly asking about investment properties, duplexes, ADU opportunities, or how to evaluate a deal — and you're piecing together answers on your own — there's a better setup available.
This post is for agents considering a move to eXp Realty who want more than just a better split. It's for agents who want an investor-focused sponsor, built-in coaching, and access to someone who can answer the deal analysis questions your clients are bringing you.
Why eXp — and Why It Matters Who You Join Under
eXp Realty's model is well known at this point: cloud-based, low overhead, competitive splits, and a revenue share structure that rewards agents for building a team. But the part of the decision that most agents underweight is who they join under.
Your sponsor at eXp isn't just a name on a form. They're the person you call when a client wants to know if a Long Beach duplex pencils out at a certain price point. They're the one who can tell you whether that North Long Beach lot supports an ADU build, what the actual PITI looks like at 25% down versus 40%, and how to frame the depreciation conversation with a W-2 buyer who's never owned investment property.
That access is what joining under Dylan Serna gives you.
What You Get as a Sponsored Agent Under Dylan
Direct access for investment questions. Dylan specializes in SFR investing, small multi-units, and ADU plays across Los Angeles and Orange County. When your client is evaluating a deal — whether it's a fixer-upper in Long Beach, a duplex in Anaheim, or an SFR with ADU potential — you have someone to call who can actually run the numbers and tell you what you're looking at.
Support for your investor-focused clients. The clients asking investment questions are often the most motivated buyers in your pipeline. They're doing research, they have capital, and they're ready to move when the right deal appears. Being able to give them real answers — rather than redirecting them to someone else — keeps that relationship in your hands.
The Co Founders coaching group — included. As part of Dylan's sponsorship, you get access to The Co Founders, a coaching and support group built specifically for agents in this network. This includes:
Sales sharpening — practical training on converting investment buyer conversations into closed transactions
Office hours — regular sessions where you can bring live client questions and get real answers, not generic scripts
Onboarding support — a structured process to get you up and running quickly so the transition doesn't cost you momentum
How eXp Splits Work
eXp runs an 80/20 split — you keep 80%, eXp takes 20% — until you've paid $16,000 in commission to eXp in your anniversary year. That's your cap.
Once you hit your cap, you move to 100% commission for the remainder of that anniversary year, with a small per-transaction fee (typically $250 on sales transactions). You reset at your anniversary date each year.
For context: an agent doing $5M in volume at a 2.5% buy-side commission generates $125,000 in gross commission. At the 80/20 split, you'd hit the $16,000 cap well before year-end — meaning most of your production runs at effectively 100% minus the per-transaction fee.
Beyond the split, eXp also offers stock awards at capping milestones and a revenue share structure that compensates you for attracting other agents — income that isn't tied to your own transaction volume.
How to Join eXp Under Dylan — Step by Step
Step 1 — Submit your application. Go to joinapp.exprealty.com. The application walks directly into the Independent Contractor Agreement. When asked for your sponsor, enter exactly:
Sponsor: Dylan Jacob Serna Email: dylan.serna@exprealty.com Cell: (714) 860-2868
This cannot be changed after submission — double-check the spelling before you hit submit.
Step 2 — Transfer your license. You'll receive an email from the Designated Broker with the DOL transfer link. This is where you personally trigger the license transfer — typically a one to two business day process. Give your current broker courtesy notice before deactivating. Complete both steps at least one week before your target transfer date.
Questions Before You Apply?
Text Dylan at (714) 860-2868 to set up a quick call.
