Editor’s note: In celebration of Gay Pride Month, we are featuring eXp agents who are allies and supporters of the LGBTQ community and promote their services, values, and commitments.

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In 2001, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in communications from Fordham University, Nicole Borsey was working as a video editor in Stamford, Connecticut. But because of the dot-com crash in early 2000, she was considering real estate as a career.

“Due to the uncertainty of the tech industry and my interest in real estate as an investor, I saw an opportunity in sales,” Borsey said. “My mom had switched over to real estate in 1997, and she encouraged me to get a real estate license. I thought, ‘Alright, let’s see how well I can do in real estate. I’ll use my marketing background to set myself apart as a young new agent, 23 years old. 

“My mom and I sat across from each other and fought tooth and nail, toe to toe to be the top producer. She loved it and couldn’t be more proud when I succeeded.”

In 2019, when Borsey was a managing broker for a real estate agency in New York and Connecticut, she was trying to decide whether she wanted to return to sales or continue with management. eXp Realty agent Jesse Dau suggested she explore eXp. 

“It was Jesse who got on Zoom with me and told me I really needed to look at this,” Borsey said. “He shared his screen and we went to eXp World. I didn’t quite get it at first. He walked me through it and told me eXp offered about 50 hours a week of training and business meetings. I was blown away once I saw it all.”

As designated managing broker for Connecticut, Borsey manages and coaches more than 450 agents to increase production and streamline residential and commercial clients’ buying and selling process.

“I feel more connected in a cloud company here than I ever did at other companies,” Borsey said. “To me, eXp means the future of real estate. There is no brand out there that is on the forefront more than eXp as far as technology and understanding where the industry is headed.”

Borsey is also assisting with event planning, marketing and promotional videos for eXp’s Pride Celebration in June 2021. 

“I don’t identify as LGBTQ, but my kid does and my mother’s best friend, who is gay, was a father figure to me,” Borsey said. “Gay rights are very important to me, and the eXp Pride Network and ONE eXp culture of community is out of this world. I consider myself a huge ally and advocate for the LGBTQ community.

“Sometimes you just go somewhere and it’s just a feeling. You know right away when something is meant for you, just like when a buyer walks through a home for the first time. It just feels right. eXp just ‘fit’ because it’s so inclusive with so many affinity groups. eXp is an ally, too.”

Learn more about Nicole Borsey

Years in real estate: Since 2002

Brokerage history:

• eXp Realty (July 2020-present)
• Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty (2018-2019) 
• William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty (2015-2018)
• Coldwell Banker (2012-2015)
• The Property Network (2008-2012)
• Marr & Caruso Realty Group (2002-2008)

Main territory: Greater New York City area. Fairfield County, Connecticut; Westchester County, New York; the Bronx; and Manhattan.

Main focus: Designated broker. Supporting agents and local sales by referral for my team, The Property Network.

Number of people on team: Sales team of 4. I manage more than 450 real estate agents.

Accolades, accomplishments & awards:

• I opened my firm at the age of 29. When I was in sales, I consistently earned “Best of” awards (not paid advertising) through readers’ polls. I was able to build my company to profit despite opening during the 2008 crash. 
• eXp’s Connecticut agent count has doubled in the 9.5 months I have been here.

What makes eXp special to you?  

“The culture, technology and the opportunity to be part of something HUGE. I’m incredibly grateful to be part of an industry ‘disruptor’ with unprecedented growth while genuinely understanding and embracing ALL. ONE eXp is extremely special as I have never seen a company truly embrace diversity the way eXp does. Also, the number of women in upper leadership positions!!!”

Is there a significant experience you can share since you joined eXp?

“Being on the core leadership team of ONE eXp for the eXp Pride Network has connected me to an incredible group of agents and staff I would not have the opportunity to meet otherwise. For the company to have a group like ONE eXp is amazing. Being in the business for nearly 19 years, I can say with absolute certainty that there is nothing like it anywhere.”

What is one thing about eXp that surprised you?

“How awesome eXp World is — how you really feel you are with your colleagues, staff, team and agents even though we are avatars.” 

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