Keller Williams Ranks No. 5 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2026--

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s 18th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work 2026.

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KW also claimed the top spot among real estate companies on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026

Ranking No. 5 among America’s leading employers across all industries, KW also claimed the top spot among real estate companies on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026.

“This honor reinforces our deeply held conviction that our greatest competitive advantage is our people and our never-ending efforts to invest in their success,” said Chris Czarnecki, president and CEO of KW.

“We are a people-development company first,” said Czarnecki. “By investing in training, coaching, and leadership at every level, we empower our people to build meaningful careers and sustainable businesses.”

The recognition, based entirely on anonymous associate feedback, places KW alongside iconic global brands such as NVIDIA, Bain & Company, and In-N-Out Burger, reinforcing KW’s position as the industry leader in culture, leadership, and career opportunities.

"Even amid the uncertainty of 2025, these standout employers have shown resilience, sustaining high levels of employee satisfaction and trust as they navigate change," said Owen Humphries, president at Glassdoor.

"In today’s competitive job market, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work award serves as a trusted guide for job seekers, spotlighting the companies where employees thrive while helping candidates connect with workplaces that reflect their values and career ambitions,” said Humphries.

For the complete list of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work winners in 2026, please visit: gldr.co/BPTW.

About Keller Williams

Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 157,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S.

Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit kwri.kw.com.

About Glassdoor

Glassdoor is revolutionizing how people everywhere find jobs and companies they love by providing deeper workplace transparency. Glassdoor is part of Indeed, a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions. For more information, visit www.glassdoor.com.

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