Chappell Recognized as Top Team in 2025 RealTrends Verified
Award-winning Raleigh brokerage Chappell [Powered By Compass] is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 RealTrends Verified – formerly known as America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.
Raleigh-based real estate brokerage Chappell [Powered by Compass] is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top-performing real estate teams in the nation by RealTrends Verified, formerly known as America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. In the 2025 rankings, Chappell was named the #2 Large Team in the Triangle, #3 Large Team in North Carolina, and placed among the Top 100 Large Teams in the U.S. based on 2024 sales volume.
RealTrends Verified is one of the most respected industry benchmarks. It spotlights the country’s highest-achieving residential real estate agents and teams. Rankings are based on closed sales volume and categorized by team size and market reach.
This marks Chappell’s third consecutive year placing among the top five large teams in North Carolina. It is a milestone that underscores the firm’s continued growth, client-first mentality, and deep impact across the Triangle.
“To see our team recognized once again at both the state and national levels is an incredible honor. It’s proof that the work we’re doing on the ground with buyers, sellers, and developers across the Triangle is moving the needle in a real way.”
– Johnny Chappell, Owner/Broker at Chappell
“This year wasn’t about keeping pace. It was about setting it,” said Johnny Chappell, Owner/Broker of Chappell [Powered by Compass]. “To see our team recognized once again at both the state and national levels is an incredible honor. It’s proof that the work we’re doing on the ground with buyers, sellers, and developers across the Triangle is moving the needle in a real way. We’re growing, we’re elevating and we’re making this market more accessible for everyone who wants to call it home.”
Throughout 2024, the Chappell team has expanded its presence across the Triangle. The firm continues to redefine the region’s residential landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative development. Several boutique new construction communities—such as LYON, The Forest on Franklin, and The Dukes At City View—sold out this year. Others like the upcoming Coker Place in Chapel Hill and Oberlin Villas are already generating buzz via Chappell VIP.
Chappell has remained a regional leader in Missing Middle Housing, a critical sector that brings high-density, low-maintenance homes in a variety of build-styles into established communities within growing urban markets. By delivering more in-fill, turn-key options to meet the rising demand for Triangle homeownership, the firm continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of housing across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties.
“We take pride in our one-of-one luxury listings, but we’re just as proud of the footprint we’re building with thoughtful new construction and critical infill,” added Chappell. “Our team isn’t just chasing sales volume. We’re focused on solving for supply, raising the bar for design, and offering more ways for people to put down roots in the communities they love.”
Chappell’s growth has also been marked by the expansion of Chappell VIP, the firm’s exclusive platform that connects buyers, investors, and developers to upcoming residential opportunities across Durham, Raleigh, and RTP. Many of these properties are previewed before they are listed publicly. The firm has also maintained a strong foothold in the general resale market and continues to represent some of the Triangle’s most architecturally compelling and design-forward homes.
As the Chappell team continues to welcome new agents and grow its award-winning Raleigh brokerage, it remains committed to expanding its impact across the Triangle region.
“Every recognition we receive ultimately reflects the trust our community places in us,” said Chappell. “That includes the builders who believe in our marketing, the buyers who lean on our guidance, and the agents who choose to grow with us. We’re honored, grateful, and we’re just getting started.”
Chappell [Powered by Compass] extends its deepest thanks to its dedicated team members, industry partners, and the clients who make their continued success possible. The team looks forward to growing its impact in the year ahead and continuing to deliver cutting-edge marketing, local expertise, and exceptional service to buyers, sellers, and developers across the Triangle.
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