Recruitment Welcome Guide

Welcome

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Why Onward? the training, marketing support, and leadership guidance agents need to grow their businesses with confidence.

Danny Anderson, Wesley Harvey, Dawne Davis, Scott Cornett, Jenni Barnett (CEO), Bob and Marie Parks (Founders), Matt Ligon

At Onward Real Estate, relationships come first.

We believe agents thrive when they feel supported, valued, and connected to leadership that genuinely

cares about their success.

Built on the legacy of Bob and Marie Parks, our culture is rooted on service, collaboration and accessibility. We provide

A brokerage on the rise Onward Real Estate celebrated its second anniversary in June 2026 with a major milestone: $3.7 billion in sales volume, solidifying its position as Middle Tennessee’s No. 1 independent brokerage and No. 3 brokerage overall by market share.

Founded in 2024 by industry leaders Bob and Marie Parks and CEO Jenni Barnett, Onward has grown to more than 475 agents by building a people-first culture centered on accessible leadership, collaboration, and authentic support.

In just two years, Onward has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing locally owned real estate firms while remaining firmly rooted in the values that matter most— service, expertise, community, and helping people live a magnificent life.

More than a brokerage, Onward is a community where agents have the support, resources, and leadership guidance to achieve their highest level of success while serving clients with excellence.

Our people-first approach at Onward earned us as the #1 Top Workplace in the

Large Business Category for 2026, a reflection of our commitment to ensuring that everyone thrives.

Onward has four office locations: • Green Hills • Cool Springs • Murfreesboro • Nashville We offer local expertise, along with global connections and resources to equip all of our agents at the highest level.

#1

Independent Broker

$ 3.7B in Sales Volume

475 + Agents

#1

Top Workplace Large Business Category

We get you there Educational Resources Onward Real Estate provides educational resources and onsite training to ensure you are set up for success.

Resources include: • Onward Learning Lab • Onward University • Ninja Skills Group • Onward Success Academy • Mentorship Program

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What stood out to me about Onward was the level of agent support and access to marketing, technology, and business resources.

At Onward, I found a competitive edge that supports me as an agent— and ultimately allows me to better support my clients.

Technology & Business Tools Onward continuously invests in technology and business tools designed to streamline operations, strengthen client relationships, and help agents grow their business more efficiently.

These include advanced client management systems and market insights to elevated marketing resources and global listing exposure

Stephanie Skipper

In-house Marketing

Get specialized care, creative direction and technical support from our inhouse marketing team. Services include: • Marketing and brand strategy support • Social media strategy, tools, and training • Graphic design and creative services • Custom collateral and branded templates • Advertising partnerships and campaigns • Photography and video shoots • Features on blog, media releases, social media, newsletters and marketing materials.

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It’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s a big organization, but it still feels like family.

Every office operates as one connected team— relational, not transactional.

That was clear from the beginning.

Mat Pfeffer

Global and Luxury Reach

Expand your business beyond Middle Tennessee through our affiliations with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®.

• Global referral opportunities • International luxury marketing exposure • Connections to qualified buyers and agents worldwide • Enhanced marketing for distinctive and luxury properties

5000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067 | 615-234-5180 | www.onwardre.com