About Bean Group
A Legacy Built on Innovation, Culture & Agent Success
Founded in 2003 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Bean Group grew from a small independent startup into one of the largest and most influential real estate brokerages in New England.
"Empower great agents with great tools, strong support, and a culture built on excellence."
— Our Mission
The independent brokerage at its peak, 2003–2022
Over nearly two decades as an independent brokerage, Bean Group earned national recognition — including nine appearances on the Inc. 5000 and 12 consecutive years as a REAL Trends Top Brokerage. The figures below describe that era, before the 2023 move onto the eXp Realty platform.
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"We built Bean Group on the belief that when you invest in your agents — with tools, training, and genuine support — everyone wins."— Michael Bean, Founding Partner
Why We Made the Move
Michael Bean explains the strategic decision to transition Bean Group to eXp Realty
Michael Bean shares why he moved Bean Group to eXp.
Our Timeline
Bean Group Is Founded
Michael Bean launches Bean Group in Portsmouth, NH with a forward-thinking vision built on technology, branding, and high-touch agent support.
Multi-State Expansion & National Recognition
Bean Group expands rapidly across NH, ME, MA & VT, becoming one of New England's fastest-growing independent real estate companies.
- Growing to 36 offices across four states
- Building a roster of 800+ agents
- Closing 5,000+ transactions per year
- Surpassing $2 Billion in annual sales volume
- 9× Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies honoree
- Beginning a streak of 12 straight years on the REAL Trends Top Brokerage list
A Marketing & Technology Powerhouse
Bean Group accelerates investment in digital marketing, content strategy, and modern tech infrastructure.
- One of New England's highest-traffic real estate websites
- Advanced IDX search tools and custom digital marketing systems
- Expanded in-house support and agent services across all four states
- Continued annual recognition from REAL Trends and industry media
Industry Transformation & Strategic Review
With the rise of cloud brokerage models, Bean Group undergoes a strategic evaluation focused on long-term agent opportunity.
The guiding question: What platform will give our agents the greatest competitive advantage for the next decade?
Bean Group Transitions to eXp Realty
After extensive analysis, the answer becomes clear: transition to the eXp Realty platform.
- Cloud-based infrastructure
- Ownership through EXPI stock programs
- Access to industry-leading tools
- Revenue share opportunities
- Operational efficiencies
- The ability to reinvest more directly into agent growth and marketing
A New Era as a High-Performance Team
Bean Group re-emerges with a renewed focus on:
- Strong local presence across NH, ME, MA & VT
- High-touch leadership and agent support
- Advanced marketing systems and custom development
- Team-generated opportunities
- Business development, coaching, and production support
- A structured career progression system
A Culture That Elevates Agents
Bean Group has always stood for:
Our culture is built on mentorship, collaboration, and the unwavering belief that agents succeed best when supported by strong systems, strong leadership, and strong community.
Leadership Team
The people behind the vision
Michael Bean
Founding Partner
Julie Bean
Managing Partner
Sharon Bean
Growth Partner
Why We Evolved
The industry changed — and Bean Group chose to evolve proactively.
Transitioning to the eXp Realty platform created a future-proof model centered on:
- Superior agent economics
- Leading-edge technology
- Scalable systems
- Higher support and training levels
- Strategic reinvestment into marketing and tools
- Long-term career and wealth-building opportunities
The future rewards agile, efficient, agent-first organizations — and Bean Group intentionally chose that path.
Where Bean Group Is Today
Today, Bean Group continues its mission with the same clarity and purpose that fueled its original rise.
We remain headquartered in Portsmouth, NH — at 1150 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
We continue to serve the Seacoast and the broader New England markets — NH, ME, MA, VT & FL.
We continue to lead with innovation, strong brand presence, and a deep commitment to agent success.
The operational model evolved — but the values, standards, and culture remain the same.
Bean Group is, and will continue to be, a home for ambitious real estate professionals who want to build thriving, sustainable careers in a modern, supportive environment.
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