Patty LaRocco Joins Compass from Douglas Elliman

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Compass, Inc. announces that Patty LaRocco, formerly with Douglas Elliman, has joined Compass. With over $3 billion in New York City real estate sales, Patty ranks among Real Trends’ top 1% of real estate professionals nationwide. Her team, The Patty LaRocco Team, has also earned recognition as one of the most successful teams by The Wall Street Journal. While at Douglas Elliman, Patty was honored for her work in New Development, ranking as 2023’s #6 broker with The Real Deal, and The Real Deal’s #5 Residential Brooklyn Broker. She has served as the lead broker on several high-profile developments, including 462 Greenwich, One Prospect Park West, 160 Imlay Street, the King & Sullivan Townhomes, 362 Van Brunt, and 505 West 43rd Street.

“I’m grateful for my time at Douglas Elliman and the support I received there,” said LaRocco. “However, I felt it was time for a new chapter. I’m excited to connect with a fresh network of friends and support moving forward.”

A lifelong New Yorker, LaRocco specializes in a wide range of neighborhoods, from the Upper West Side and Park Slope to TriBeCa, where she lived for many years. Early in her career, she set a record in 2014 for the highest sale price per square foot on the Upper East Side. With her extensive knowledge and experience across the city, LaRocco has established herself as a trusted broker for discerning buyers. 

LaRocco's clientele includes a diverse mix, including financiers, high-profile celebrities, and other influential individuals. Notably, LaRocco previously represented Weber Soros, the ex-wife of billionaire George Soros, in selling her Upper East Side townhouse for $31 million. She also facilitated the sale of one of the most expensive condos in Park Slope, which closed for $6.95 million in 2021.

“With her city-wide business experience and distinctive approach to business, we’re thrilled to welcome Patty into our community and help her grow even further,” said Compass Tristate Vice President Gordon Golub. “With initiatives like Compass' 3-phase marketing, she’ll be able to provide her clients with more options, all while tapping further into the Compass network.”

Drawing on her background in art, film, and television, along with her experience as a former multimedia company owner, LaRocco has authentically propelled her business. She attributes much of her success to word-of-mouth referrals, rather than relying on aggressive marketing. She believes in letting clients choose her, rather than chasing business, and values building long-term partnerships through genuine connections. The Patty LaRocco Team will be joining Compass with two existing team members with the hope of expanding.

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Nikol Solares Returns to Douglas Elliman after Four Months at Compass

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Nikol Solares

After a brief four-month departure, South Florida real estate powerhouse Nikol Solares has officially returned to Douglas Elliman as Executive Vice President of Sales and Strategy. The move signals a renewed commitment to the firm’s development consultancy platform and reinforces Douglas Elliman’s enduring influence across the luxury residential sector. Known for her strategic approach and deep-rooted market knowledge, Solares brings more than two decades of high-level experience back to the brokerage.

During her initial tenure at Douglas Elliman, Solares played a pivotal role in overseeing more than $2 billion in new development sales, representing some of Miami’s most prestigious addresses, including ARTE Surfside, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, and EDITION Residences Edgewater. Her career has been defined by a mastery of pre-development planning, marketing, and sales team leadership—skills that will continue to drive success in her elevated role at Elliman. Her brief time at Compass only reinforced her alignment with Elliman’s values and long-term vision for South Florida’s luxury market.

Fluent in English and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Portuñol, Solares remains one of the region’s most respected figures in high-end real estate. Her return to Douglas Elliman not only underscores the firm’s cultural strength but also sets the stage for a powerful new chapter in the evolution of Miami’s luxury development landscape.

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Best Place to Unwind? Reading Rooms in NYC Luxury Buildings

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Winter is the perfect time to get some reading in. But are you looking for the perfect spot outside of your home for some quiet reading or to host a book club? We rounded up some of the best luxury buildings offering amenities geared toward book lovers with designated reading rooms and curated libraries. 

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