Joe McNally Team, a Michigan-based real estate firm, has secured the No. 28 national ranking among small teams in RealTrends Verified's 2026 rankings based on transaction sides.
RealTrends Verified publishes annual rankings that measure agent and team performance across the United States. The metric focuses on transaction sides, which counts individual sales or purchases completed by a team or agent. Small teams typically operate with fewer agents than larger brokerages but still generate substantial transaction volume.
McNally's team placement reflects solid performance in a competitive market. The ranking system separates firms by size category, allowing smaller operations to compete fairly against peers. Small team recognition matters for attracting clients, recruiting agents, and establishing market credibility in their region.
For buyers and sellers in Michigan, this ranking signals that McNally's operation has processed a meaningful number of transactions and maintains the operational capacity to handle deals efficiently. The verification process behind RealTrends rankings adds legitimacy to performance claims, as the organization independently audits transaction data rather than relying on self-reported figures.
Agents and teams use these rankings in marketing materials to build trust with potential clients. A top-30 placement attracts attention from prospective sellers evaluating listing agents and gives the team leverage when recruiting agents seeking to join a proven operation.
The 2026 rankings place McNally's team within the upper echelon of small teams nationally. Competition for small team rankings typically involves hundreds of operations, making a top-30 finish noteworthy. The Michigan market remains competitive, with teams across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other metros pursuing similar rankings.
For the broader industry, RealTrends Verified rankings serve as a benchmarking tool. Agents monitor these lists to gauge market leaders, investors use them to identify acquisition targets, and brokers reference them when evaluating franchise performance and recruiting talent from high