Anchor Real Estate Earns No. 16 in 2026 The Thousand
Anchor Real Estate, founded by Kelli Salter, secured the No. 16 slot among medium-sized teams in RealTrends Verified's 2026 The Thousand rankings. The Jacksonville, NC-based outfit logged 285 transaction sides last year, totaling about $86 million in sales volume.
The milestone arrives after Anchor joined eXp Realty in February 2025, a move the team says expanded back-office support and resources for high-volume relocations and long-distance closings.
Military Relocation Realities Shape the Jacksonville Market
The local housing scene centers on a steady stream of military moves tied to Camp Lejeune and nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River. With a military community numbering more than 130,000 people, the area rewards real estate teams that deliver speed, clarity and coordinated cross-country transactions.
- 285 transaction sides in the last 12 months
- Approximately $86 million in sales volume
- Joined eXp Realty in February 2025
- Jacksonville-area market features a 130,000-strong military community
"We launched Anchor because the market needed a platform tailored to service members and their families," Salter said. "We appreciate the trust of military families as they arrive for duty and depart when their tour ends."
The 2026 thousand: team provides a market blueprint
Industry observers describe the 2026 thousand: team provides a blueprint for groups that specialize in rapid relocations, transparent communication and long-distance closings. Anchor has maintained momentum even as broader conditions shift with national events.
Salter adds: “Open, honest updates and a clear path to closing are non-negotiables for those moving across bases.”
What’s Next for Anchor and the Military Market
The team anticipates continued growth as new base assignments and relocations influence demand. The eXp platform offers tools for collaboration, marketing and recruiting that align with service members’ needs and timelines.
For lenders and homebuyers, the 2026 thousand: team provides a signal that specialization in military relocations can translate into predictable, timely closings even amid a volatile market.
Analysts note that the 2026 thousand: team provides a blueprint for how firms can scale discipline-driven operations around relocation cycles, serving families with accuracy and speed.
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