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AUSTIN, TEXAS June 17, 2025 — Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Europe. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in North Macedonia. 

As of May 31, the brand has 18 market centers and 9,551 affiliated agents across Europe.

“We’re thrilled to welcome North Macedonia to our Keller Williams family,” said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW), the international division of Keller Williams. “This expansion is another exciting step in our journey to empower entrepreneurs across the globe with our culture, models, and systems that can drive success in any market.”

Led by Regional Operating Principal Aleksandar Siljanoski, the KW franchise in North Macedonia is currently initializing operations. In Q2’25, KW® North Macedonia expects to open its first market center.

“Aleksandar brings deep global experience and a bold local vision,” said Soteroff. “Under his leadership, we’re confident that KW will not only thrive in North Macedonia but will help shape the future of its real estate industry.”

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The Unseen Process Behind Panelist Selection and the Impact of Sharing Models for Real Estate Success

In 2024, more than 70 KW®-affiliated agents took the main stage at Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp (MAC). They were invited to appear as panelists at MAC to share the practices they use to succeed in real estate, along with the personal stories behind their success.

Every year, agent panelists are chosen from across KW’s worldwide network of more than 160,000 affiliated agents. That got us wondering: What are the criteria for selection? How does an agent land onstage at the industry’s leading agent education and training event — and what does it feel like to be up there? We talked with KWRI’s manager of industry and learning, Joy Powell, along with past MAC panelists, to learn more about what makes MAC so special.

Proven Models for Success at Any Scale

MAC started back in the early 2000s, when a motivated group of top-producing agents convened in a hotel ballroom to brainstorm and share ideas, with Keller Williams’ founder, Gary Keller, serving as their guide and moderator. At the center of their discussion was one focusing question: What would it take to net a million dollars in personal income? Over time, the gathering was formalized into an annual learning experience for all KW®-affiliated agents, with a recurring focus on five key topics: leads, listings, leverage, wealth, and health.

While the venue has changed, the core concept behind MAC remains the same: Gather leading agents from across KW® market centers to share proven methods for success. And while the impact of the event extends beyond borders, the search for panelists begins at the local level.

Every year, KW® market center leaders are asked to nominate high-achieving agents to appear as MAC panelists. The search isn’t just limited to the U.S. and Canada, but includes nominees from Keller Williams Worldwide. From farming and selling strategies to open houses and investing, leaders are asked to identify why a nominee stands out and what makes that agent’s approach fresh or unique.

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