Trevor Halpern, J.D., didn’t grow up dreaming of awards. He grew up in Phoenix, watching the Valley expand, change, and compete with itself for space on the map. Today, the founder and CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp finds himself recognized on a national scale: RealTrends has named him one of the Top 1,000 Agents in the United States — an impressive distinction in an industry with 1.5 million licensed agents.

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For Trevor Halpern, also ranked as eXp Realty’s No. 1 independent agent in Phoenix, the recognition is gratifying not as a personal milestone, but as proof of concept. “This recognition is a reflection of continual growth in our industry,” he says. “It shows that our dedication to client success yields real results — for our clients and for our business.”

Since launching his real estate career in 2011, Halpern has closed more than $330 million in sales and consistently landed in the top 1% of agents in Greater Phoenix. The secret? Not flashy gimmicks or brute-force hustle, but a system — a deliberately crafted, repeatable process that treats each client like the center of the operation. Buyers and sellers alike are guided through more than 100 distinct checkpoints, ensuring clarity, precision, and results that generate loyalty and referrals.

“By being process-oriented, we multiply the client experience,” Halpern explains. “It gets us as close as possible to guaranteeing success.”

That system is what allows Halpern to deliver consistency in one of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets. But clients also get something more personal: the comfort of knowing that even as they move through a highly proceduralized framework, the human side of their story isn’t lost. “Our clients appreciate the hands-on, personalized approach while also knowing that, behind the scenes, they’re benefiting from a highly structured process,” he says. “It’s business acumen with a personal feel.”

Halpern Residential’s distinctive approach to real estate includes:

  • Individualized strategies: Every client receives a plan tailored to their unique goals and circumstances.
  • A rigorous system: More than 100 checkpoints ensure precision, consistency, and minimized risk.
  • Scalability without sacrifice: Repeatable procedures allow the business to grow while still improving the client experience.
  • Efficiency in action: Bite-sized goals shorten buying and selling cycles, helping clients reach their finish line faster.
  • Personal + procedural balance: A combination of warmth and structure creates lasting loyalty and a strong referral network.

For Halpern, the RealTrends recognition is not a finish line but another mile marker. The future for Halpern Residential is about refining internal systems, expanding reach across Phoenix and Scottsdale, and pushing himself further into strategy and vision while his team executes tactically.

The Valley’s housing market shows no signs of cooling — and Halpern plans to meet it with the same steady approach that has fueled his rise. “Our job is to take what can feel overwhelming and make it manageable,” he says. “When we do that well, success follows naturally.”

From his Phoenix roots to the national stage, Trevor H. Halpern has proved that in real estate, process and people are not opposites — they’re the winning combination. Learn more at www.halpernresidential.com.