Ryan Kaplan Leaves Eklund/ Gomes For Corcoran

Ryan Kaplan Photo Credit: “Anthony Barillo”

The Corcoran Group, today announced that top broker and real estate development expert Ryan Kaplan joined Corcoran from Douglas Elliman. Announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO.

Kaplan, previously one of the top producers at Elliman’s renowned Eklund-Gomes team, is now affiliated with Corcoran’s West Side office, led by Senior Managing Director Joel Dommel.

A former partner at Imperial Development Group and an Elad Properties/Naftali Group alum, Kaplan has a rare and formidable background amongst the brokerage community with over a decade of expertise operating as a real estate developer. By taking the cross-functional set of skills intrinsic to the development process and bringing them to the sales side of the business, Kaplan has rapidly distinguished himself as a sought-after advisor, notably to developers and investment-focused private clients. His unique ability to provide an elevated level of guidance spanning property underwriting, valuation, zoning, and construction led him to complete over $100M in transactions his first year as a broker in 2019. Since then, his annual transaction velocity has continued growing at a breakneck pace.

To date, Kaplan has been involved in the sale, leasing, development, and financing of over $500 million worth of real estate spanning residential, commercial, retail, and industrial assets. He previously took over sales at both Tribeca’s 6 Cortlandt Alley and along with a teammate,  acquired a dozen sponsor units from HFZ’s “Metro,” now rebranded under CIM as ‘53rd and 8th’. Kaplan completed the sell-out of the former and is now down to the final sponsor units of the latter. Earlier this year, he was recognized by StreetEasy for becoming one of the top brokers nationally in their Experts platform.

“Ryan has proven himself to be an exceptional talent in the real estate industry, and we’re very lucky to have him join us at Corcoran,” said Liebman. “We have a strong presence in the new development space, and with his duality of having been a developer, I know Ryan will achieve great success with the power of Corcoran behind him.”

Kaplan remarked on his move, “It’s uncommon to see a developer expand to the brokerage side of the business. Corcoran was swift to recognize the rare combination of skills I bring to the table, and offered me an amazing platform to focus on expanding my involvement in the new development space. When I first entered the brokerage arena, I underestimated the advantage my development background afforded me, yet in hindsight, it has been a major part of my success. The expertise that the development world granted me has enabled me to communicate to both developers and private buyers with a more sophisticated pedigree of guidance. There are so many investment-savvy players in this market and being able to anticipate and understand their decision protocols has been a tremendous asset. Having the #1 brokerage in New York City recognize that and seek to help me cultivate my business is an incredible opportunity.”

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Melissa Ziweslin Brings Corcoran Sunshine to the Sunshine State

Melissa Ziweslin

Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group has announced the expansion of Senior Managing Director Melissa Ziweslin’s role to include leading the marketing and sales strategies for new development projects throughout Florida, adding to her existing scope of work in New York City and expanding the firm’s presence in this key luxury market. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group has most recently represented the Four Seasons Private Residences at The Surf Club in Surfside, FL among other premier South Florida new developments. 

Ziweslin has worked with some of the finest development teams and partners including Silverstein Properties, GID Development Group, Extell Development Group, The Carlyle Group and ADIA. With 15 years of experience focused on luxury new development in New York City, including two of the city’s most successful projects – Four Seasons Private Residences at 30 Park Place and Waterline Square– Ziweslin has overseen more than $5 billion in property sales.

“Since joining Corcoran Sunshine, Melissa has been a valued member of our team,” said Pamela Liebman, President & CEO of The Corcoran Group. “Her deep experience with many of the industry’s preeminent development partners and her successful track record in New York City will be a great asset when growing Corcoran Sunshine’s presence in an important luxury market like South Florida.”

“With Melissa’s extensive ultra-luxury experience in branded condominium sales and her forward-thinking strategies in master plan work, it was an easy decision for her to lead our expanding presence in South Florida,” says Kelly Kennedy Mack, President of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group.

“As the most respected and recognized industry leader in new development, it’s an honor to lead Corcoran Sunshine’s portfolio in Florida,” says Melissa. “My goal is to continue to build on nearly two decades of trust that Corcoran Sunshine has established with renowned architects, developers and designers to positively influence the high demands of the booming South Florida luxury market.”

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The Corcoran Group Honors Brokerage Award Winners in Virtual Celebration

CEO Pam Liebman

Last week, Pam Liebman, Corcoran President & CEO, hosted the festive digital program and kicked off the event with an unforgettable conversation by best-selling author and behavioral scientist, Jon Levy, who captivated the group with his insights on the power of influence.

As you know, 2020 has been a year of incredible growth for Corcoran. In just over 12 months, our affiliate network rapidly expanded – including the first global franchisee in the British Virgin Islands – bringing Corcoran’s total footprint to 21 markets, more than 4,200 agents and 100+ offices worldwide.

The celebration of Corcoran’s top agents and teams from the Manhattan, Brooklyn and the East End included the award winners below: 

• Overall Top Manhattan Performance: The Carrie Chiang & Janet Wang Team

• Overall Top Brooklyn Performance: Deborah Rieders

• East End’s Salesperson of the Year: Susan Breitenbach

• Manhattan’s Top Residential Rental Agent of the Year: The DelleCave Team

• Brooklyn’s Top Rental Agent of the Year: The Forray Team

• Robby Browne Memorial Award: Daniel Cohen

“Being able to formally honor the success and dedication of our team is one of the highlights of my year, and after the twists and turns of the last twelve months, it became especially meaningful,” said Liebman, Corcoran President & CEO. “While nothing can replace the camaraderie and excitement of an in-person celebration, this was a wonderful opportunity to champion our agents’ remarkable accomplishments virtually. In 2020 we collectively proved both our resilience – and strength.”

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Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, Have Joined Corcoran

Eloy Carmenate

The Corcoran Group, today announced that Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, top brokers and Miami market experts, have joined Corcoran. Announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO.

The Carmenate/Duchon Team will be affiliated with Corcoran’s Miami Beach office and bring $179M in active inventory to Corcoran. With over 37 years of combined real estate experience, Carmenate and Duchon have sold over $2.5 billion in lifetime sales volume. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Variety and more, they have been one of the top teams at Douglas Elliman since 2016. 

With unparalleled local knowledge of one of the most architecturally diverse locations in the world, the powerhouse duo connects Miami’s most prestigious, exclusive and significant residences to the world’s most discerning buyers. With a reputation for success, they have represented the work of many internationally renowned architects, including Norman Foster and Herzog De Meuron. 

Mick Duchon

“We are thrilled to welcome Eloy and Mick to Corcoran,” said Liebman. “They have an incredible track record and are highly respected real estate experts, who are always one step ahead of the dynamic South Florida market. I am confident they will achieve even greater success with the resources and power of the Corcoran brand behind them.” 

Carmenate and Duchon remarked on their move, “Corcoran is synonymous with success, unparalleled client service and incredible agent support. We are aligned with the direction Corcoran is headed and are very excited for all that’s on the horizon. We remain tremendously grateful for our time at Douglas Elliman and leave with smiles on our faces.”

Carmenate has called Miami home since 1970, Duchon since 2005, and they are both residents of the sought-after Venetian Islands. Active in the South Florida community, Duchon is on the Executive Board of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation and is a founding member of the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center.

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Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group Honors Award Winners in a Virtual Celebration

Corcoran Sunshine, the industry leader in the planning, design, marketing, and sale of luxury residential new developments, recently held its annual awards celebration.  Conducted virtually for the first time, the event was hosted by Corcoran Sunshine’s president, Kelly Kennedy Mack, and honored the team’s noteworthy achievements throughout 2020.

Included among the evening’s awards and award winners were: 

 Sales Team of the Year: presented to the Waterline Square Sales Team, whose members include Joe Alvarez, Norma-Jean Callahan, Jordana Espinosa, Elizabeth Venter, and Sales Director Melissa Win.  These team members generated the highest sales volume across the Corcoran Sunshine portfolio.

Deal of the Year: awarded to Sales Director Richard Hicks, Rae Land, and Lori Valvano –  for the $19.5 million sale of the penthouse at 25 Park Row.  This transaction was especially interesting because the buyer had already intended to purchase in the building, but upgraded to a penthouse with outdoor space after the onset of the pandemic.

 The Innovation Award (Onsite): presented to the Lantern House Sales Team of Aaron Boudreaux, Tiffany Chen, Dan Cordeiro, Nicole Diaz, Shannon Hansen, Thomas House, Stephanie Mastronardi, Sharon Novotny, and Sales Director Donna Puzio.  The team was honored for developing a successful one-on-one preview week in October, as well as a customized personal outreach strategy to engage potential buyers.

The awards marked the culmination of a remarkable year.  Six of 2020’s top ten best-selling Manhattan new developments are represented by Corcoran Sunshine; namely Lantern House, The Park Loggia, Waterline Square, Fifteen Hudson Yards, 25 Park Row and 130 William.  The firm added a seventh to their portfolio when they were tapped to assist in marketing One Manhattan Square.  Corcoran Sunshine also represents 11 Hoyt in Downtown Brooklyn, top-selling building across New York City in 2020 - based on contracts signed.

Additionally, during 2020, the team successfully sold out The Greenpoint, Citizen360, 56 Leonard, and 21 East 12th Street.  They achieved a record sale in the Financial District with the sale of the above-noted $19.5 million penthouse at 25 Park Row - and The Asbury Ocean Club penthouse sold for $5.5 million, the highest sales price ever in the historic seaside resort of Asbury Park, NJ.

“Despite the obstacles 2020 presented, we not only survived, we thrived.  Corcoran Sunshine developed creative initiatives that kept business moving forward, no matter what,” said Mack.  “I am incredibly proud of our achievements, and would like to give my heartfelt thanks to our team for their dedication – both to our firm and to New York City.  I look forward to even more success as 2021 progresses.”

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Corcoran Heads West

Corcoran Global Living, an affiliate of The Corcoran Group, LLC, announced that it has further expanded its presence in the California luxury real estate market by establishing operations in Los Angeles to be led by Peter Lorimer, formerly owner/CEO of PLG Estates. Adding more than 200 associates into its family of real estate professionals, Corcoran Global Living continues to broaden its market share and consumer reach across the West Coast. The firm now has more than 1,000 affiliated real estate agents across 34 offices, with annual combined sales of nearly $5 billion.

"This is a milestone we are incredibly excited to reach, and we're very proud to finally establish ourselves in the dynamic L.A. region," commented Michael Mahon, CEO and Founder of Corcoran Global Living. "We've accomplished truly significant expansion in this first year as Corcoran Global Living, particularly in California, and I can't wait to see how our newest associates work with our wider network to deliver the best possible client service."

Today's announcement advances Corcoran Global Living's broad footing across California and in the broader region. As part of CGL, associates will now have access to a variety of resources, support, technology, referral opportunities, and wide brand recognition among both industry peers and the public. In further supporting Lorimer's vision for growth across the Los Angeles market, district office managers include well-known industry leaders: Nick Spirtos, District Manager for Beverly Hills, and Tom Swanson and Sherry Sada, District Managers for the L.A. beach cities.

"We've really been looking forward to establishing Corcoran in the Los Angeles region, and I'm so pleased that our network now extends to such a vital city on the West Coast," said Pamela Liebman, President & CEO of Corcoran. "We've prided ourselves on our East Coast footprint since our inception, so it's a natural and very important next step for us to make this mark in the west."

"We are a fiercely driven company with a very defined and progressive culture. Aligning with CGL has allowed our ship to become part of a fleet of fellow freethinkers where expression and creativity is encouraged," said Peter Lorimer, CEO of PLG Estates, now partner and Vice President of Sales at Corcoran Global Living.

Los Angeles, as the bedrock of "creative commerce", has attracted some of the most talented and successful individuals from all industries. From Downtown to the beach, and from the Valley to the Hills, the region is a top destination for the luxury and seasonal vacation home market. The wider California and west coast connection is bolstered by Corcoran Global Living's market reach in the region and is a powerful benefit to their clientele.

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Corcoran Hosts Annual Award Ceremony At Cipriani's 42nd St.

The Corcoran Group, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm, hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony and New Year kickoff party on February 11 at Cipriani’s 42nd Street. More than 1,000 affiliated agents and company employees attended the party, where they celebrated the year ahead and honored the top agents of 2019.

Pamela Liebman, Corcoran President & CEO, hosted the festive evening and was joined by Gary Malin, Chief Operating Officer, and Michael Sorrentino, Regional Vice President of Manhattan and Brooklyn, in welcoming the guests to the renowned venue. The evening kicked off with Liebman thanking everyone for their incredible hard work and success of the past year.   She reviewed the company’s exciting plans for expanding across the country and around the world with Corcoran franchise affiliates, the first of which launched last week in the West Coast markets of San Francisco, California and Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada, with additional franchise affiliates planned to roll out across 2020. 

Pamela Liebman

The gala continued with the celebration of Corcoran’s 2019 Top agents and teams from the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets. Overall Top Manhattan Performance and Deal of the Year were both awarded to The Cathy Franklin Team, and overall Top Brooklyn Performance went to Deborah Rieders.

“This is arguably one of the most important nights of the year for our firm,” said Pamela Liebman, Corcoran President & CEO. “It’s the one time we’re all able to gather together to celebrate the incredible dedication, hard-work and achievements of our agents and staff.  I love being able to see our entire Corcoran family under the same roof to champion each other’s accomplishments, and 2019, which was a year for the books.”

Complete List of Corcoran 2019 Manhattan & Brooklyn Awards:

• Employee of the Year: Derek Lee

• The Good Guy Award: Richard Hottinger

• Rookie of the Year: Marko Arsic

Brooklyn:

• Brooklyn Top Individual: Charlie Pigott

• Bed Stuy Salesperson of the Year: Daniel Cohen

• Bed Stuy Sales Team of the Year: The Brooke Safford Team

• Brooklyn Heights Salesperson of the Year: Mark Martov

• Brooklyn Heights Sales Team of the Year: Jim Cornell & Leslie Marshall

• Fort Greene Salesperson of the Year: Heather McMaster

• Park Slope Salesperson of the Year: Jessica Buchman

• Park Slope Sales Team of the Year: The Talbott Team

• Williamsburg Salesperson of the Year: Tom Le

• Williamsburg Sales Team of the Year: The Forray Team

• Top Brooklyn/Queens Rental Agent of the Year: Ivan Mijalkovic

Manhattan:

• Manhattan Top Individual: Hilary Landis

• Carnegie Hill Salesperson of the Year: Ben Garama

• Carnegie Hill Sales Team of the Year: The Benalloul Team

• Chelsea Salesperson of the Year: Peter Zaitzeff

• Chelsea Sales Team of the Year: Meris and Kenny Blumstein & The Blumstein Team

• East Side Salesperson of the Year: Michael Gordon

• East Side Sales Team of the Year: The Carrie Chiang Team

• Gallery Salesperson of the Year: Fainna Kagan

• Gallery Sales Team of the Year: The Lawrence Shier Team

• SoHo Salesperson of the Year: Michael Weiss

• SoHo Sales Team of the Year: The Danny Davis Team

• Union Square Salesperson of the Year: Daniel Kramp

• Union Square Sales Team of the Year: The Gelbard-Kolbusz Team

• West Side Salesperson of the Year: Scott Stewart

• West Side Sales Team of the Year: The Bass Team

• Top Manhattan Rental Agent of the Year: Wexler Healthcare Properties

Long Island City:

• Salesperson of the Year: Patrick Smith

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