Andrew Feldman Joins Corcoran

Andrew Feldman

The Corcoran Group, announced today that Andrew Feldman is joining the firm. Feldman will be affiliated with Corcoran's East Side office on Madison Avenue, led by Senior Managing Directors Helen Monti and Tim Rettaliata. 

Feldman, who joins Corcoran from Compass, has over twenty years of extensive experience in the real estate industry. Having started his career in the commercial sector before shifting to residential and new development sales, he has achieved over $500M in lifetime transactions. Whether working with buyers or sellers, Feldman uses his keen negotiation skills to ensure his clients always receive the best deal. Always interested in going beyond, Feldman also leads the charge in adopting new industry technology to grow his business and service his clients. 

"Andrew has been an agent we've had our eye on for a long time, and we're thrilled to finally bring him on board," said Monti. "With his enthusiasm for new advancements in the industry and big ideas, he has already proven himself to be a great asset to our office."

Feldman remarked on his move, "I joined Corcoran because of the robust technology the brokerage offers its agents and the way agents are set up for success with incredible support from the entire team. Since I walked through the doors, everyone at Corcoran has been warm and welcoming, embracing me as if I were a family member. I'm excited to see what I can accomplish using its valuable tools and resources to push my business to the next level."

Andrew Feldman is a native New Yorker who started his career as a chef. He spends his time trying new restaurants in the city, enjoying the theater and live music, cooking for friends, and volunteering with organizations supporting children with cancer and wounded veterans.

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Industry Veteran Joins Compass Sales Team in the Hamptons

Charles Manger

Last year, Compass was involved in approximately 30.0 percent of all residential real estate transactions at or above $10 million in the Hamptons, totaling  $2.84 billion in transaction volume. Joining Compass in the Hamptons to aid in this substantial presence within the ultra-luxury market is industry veteran and respected local executive Charles Manger. Manger joins Compass following an extensive career in the financial and real estate industries, previously establishing NYC-based Brown Harris Stevens as a brokerage on the East End and serving as a board member for the Hamptons and North Fork Realtors’ Association. 

"We are tremendously proud of how much we have grown in the Tri-State while maintaining our collaborative and agent-first culture," said Gordon Golub, Tri-State Regional Vice President. "Charles is a perfect match for us as a respected leader in the community and will play an integral role in helping our East End agents continue to grow their business." 

"I admire the Compass success story and how they have pushed the industry into a new age of innovation with modern tools and unique programs," said Charles.

In February, the firm released its first ultra-luxury report on the $10 million and over residential real estate market in the Hamptons and across the country, noting 112 sales at $2.1 billion industry-wide on the East End alone, representing a 35.0 percent and a 45.0 percent increase year-over-year.

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Real Estate Moves: McKenzie Ryan Joins Douglas Elliman

McKenzie Ryan

Douglas Elliman Realty, has announced that McKenzie Ryan has joined the brokerage’s flagship office located at 575 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. From here, McKenzie will leverage Elliman’s culture of connectivity to network and work with agents in the Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut, South Florida and California. 

“McKenzie is one to watch. Not only is she highly regarded in the industry for her impeccable work ethic, but she is also a branding and marketing machine,” said Scott Durkin, CEO of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. “We are confident she will thrive with us at Elliman.”

In the last 12 months, McKenzie heavily utilized her social media presence to market and sell her client’s properties and successfully transacted $10,666,000 in volume from Instagram alone. In fact, her listings spent an average of 18 days on the market and 66.7% of her listings sold above the asking price.

“I am thrilled to join such a powerhouse firm,” said McKenzie. “I am drawn to Douglas Elliman’s first-class resources in technology, marketing and public relations. I look forward to collaborating with the industry’s top talent to expand my business outside of New York City to the Hamptons and Westchester.”

In 2019, Forbes named McKenzie the top New York Power Broker – making her the youngest broker ever to earn this title. Her ability to achieve record prices for her sellers and manage complex negotiations has also earned her industry-wide recognition in Business Insider as well as Crain’s New York. She specializes in both resale and new development in the luxury condo and townhouse sectors, bringing an impressive portfolio of clientele ranging from high-profile entertainers, athletes, and artists to globally recognized executives and investors to the firm.

“McKenzie is the perfect addition to the Douglas Elliman family,” said Richard Ferrari, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City and Northeast Region. “She has quickly grown to become a force in New York real estate. Her experience in social media, design and architecture in addition to her successful track record in high-end sales and rentals makes her a natural fit for our brokerage.”

McKenzie regularly appears in top-tier publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Business insider, The New York Post and more. She specializes in digital and social media, selling numerous properties through her social media channels and has impressively amassed a following of nearly 58,000 people on Instagram.

McKenzie dedicates her time to historic preservation in New York City, photographing and writing about historic buildings in addition to channeling her passion for dance into a mentoring program for young gymnasts and ballerinas from the Wendy Hilliard Foundation and Dance Theater of Harlem. Here, McKenzie teaches youth on how to harness their talents in the arts to transition into other industries and build successful careers.

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Real Estate Moves: Ian Ament Joins The Field Team

Ian Ament

The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty, led by Nikki Field, is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Ian Ament as Operations Manager. Ament brings nearly ten years of experience to The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty, who holds the longstanding status as the #1 team at the renowned brokerage. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ian to the team,” said Nikki Field, Founder of The Field Team. “He brings a keen eye for value and analytical approach that further enhances our offering, allowing us to deliver even greater service to our clients.”

Ament is an expert in luxury real estate analysis and will provide valuable guidance as well as technical macro and micro viewpoints to buyers and sellers to help them make informed decisions. His daily market analysis of trends and comparable properties are tailored to the needs of each client, so they are afforded a deep understanding of the facts, figures, and ideal options. Prior to joining The Field Team, Ament worked with several top New York City-based real estate brokerages, specializing in ultra-high-end sales and rentals in neighborhoods including Midtown, Northern and Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

“I am honored to be joining this prestigious and top-producing team,” said Ament. “My passion for real estate, coupled with my experience in finance and economics, has given me the ability to be a strategic sales advisor.  I look forward to implementing those practices here to best support the team and our clients throughout all stages of the real estate process.”

Ms. Field has been a dynamic presence with Sotheby’s International Realty since 1998 and pioneered the team sales model in Manhattan. With an unrivaled specialty in Manhattan's luxury co-op, condo, townhouse, and new development markets, The Field Team has set numerous record-breaking prices and transacted over $3.5 billion in sales to date.

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Two large Compass teams jump to SERHANT

Abigail Palanca-Main Photo credit is: SERHANT. Studios.

SERHANT., a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education and technology, today announced that The Palanca Team and the Bogard New York Team, both formerly of Compass, have joined the firm.  Inclusive of both teams, a total of 30 agents have committed to joining SERHANT. in the first few weeks of the new year, representing 35% growth in the first month of the new year.

The Palanca Team focuses on the Brooklyn real estate market and was founded five years ago by 10-year industry veteran and Brooklyn native Abigail Palanca.  Since its inception, the team has closed over $245 million in total sales volume and completed $110 million in sales in 2021 alone.  Members of The Palanca Team include: seasoned real estate agent Courtney Smelter; Nicole Bilu, an active real estate agent and entrepreneur who owns the Goodroom and GoodBar in Greenpoint, and the boutique hotel the Glen Falls House in the Catskills; and Malika Rose, a former professional tennis player.

Mallory & Brandon-LoRes. Photo credit is: SERHANT. Studios.

“The pandemic has shifted the way we do business and we are seeing an uptick in sight-unseen sales,” said Palanca.  “Residential real estate transactions are trending more and more towards video marketing and social media marketing - SERHANT. was built to support business in that way.  In thinking about the best way to serve clients now and moving forward, SERHANT. was the only brokerage with something different to offer.”

The six-person Bogard New York Team, led by husband and wife Brandon and Mallory Bogard, sells luxury real estate across Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. With a combined 15 years selling real estate, the Bogards founded their team two years ago and have since signed and sold over $200 million in real estate inventory.  Members of the Bogard New York Team include: Lucia Cousins, a former production director for Vanity Fair Italia who now specializes as a buyers’ agent; former professional women’s lacrosse player Katie Hertsch; Zachery Brink, an up-and-coming real estate star who completed a record-breaking rental deal on his second day as an agent; and Caitelin McCoy, former Executive Assistant for a global casting company.

“When we looked at our five year plan, we realized our business goals were best aligned with those of SERHANT.,” said the Bogards.  “SERHANT. is in line with where the market is going and have built a brokerage that was designed to support branding and media strategy in today’s new age.  SERHANT. isn’t copying any existing business models, it is the future of real estate and we’re excited to be a part of it.”

An additional 20 agents have or will join SERHANT. this month, either as individual agents or as new members to existing teams at the brokerage.  SERHANT. is also growing its presence across Long Island with the addition of The Michael Sadis Team and The Rachel King Team, and has plans to expand into new markets across the U.S. later this year.

SERHANT. closed out 2021 by completing nearly $2 billion in total sales volume.  The firm was founded in September 2020 by Ryan Serhant, top luxury real estate broker and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, as a content-to-commerce real estate ecosystem that is mobile first, with a first-of-its-kind in-house film studio for organic lead generation, creating customer acquisition for its two core businesses: brokerage and education.

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Sotheby’s International Realty The Field Team Brings On Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris

The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty, led by Nikki Field, is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Andrew Harris as Luxury and New Development Director. Harris brings over two decades of experience to The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty, who holds the longstanding status as the #1 team at the renowned brokerage. 

Harris is a distinguished expert in luxury living and will oversee the new development portfolio in this role. Prior to joining The Field Team, he worked with a top-tier Manhattan-based development firm where he oversaw the design and construction of many laudable properties such as 212 Fifth Avenue and 10 Sullivan Street. 

“We are elated to welcome Andrew to the team,” said Nikki Field, Founder of The Field Team. “He brings an ideal skill set that deepens our existing services and knowledge in the new development space, while also elevating our offering with a hospitality-driven approach that allows us to deliver even greater value to our clients.”

Originally from the U.K., Harris began his career in the hospitality industry as a chef and later expanded into the creation and management of boutique hotels. This nurtured his holistic perception of luxury and developed his discerning eye for high-end residential real estate, which further contributes to The Field Team’s depth of success and global reach with international desks spanning Asia, the Middle East, India, and Moscow.  

“I am beyond proud to be joining this renowned team, working alongside the best minds in the industry,” said Harris. “I look forward to supporting The Field Team’s world-wide network and comprehensive understanding of key markets, which is an immense benefit that enables us to bring the highest level of service to our new development partners.”

Ms. Field has been a dynamic presence with Sotheby’s International Realty since 1998 and pioneered the team sales model in Manhattan. With an unrivaled specialty in Manhattan's luxury co-op, condo, townhouse, and new development markets, The Field Team has set numerous record-breaking prices and transacted over $3.5 billion in sales to date. The Team consists of 23 experienced professionals, each with general market strength as well as a mastery and specialization in a specific area. 

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Jessica White Joins Corcoran After 5 Years At Compass

The Corcoran Group,announced that top broker and Brooklyn market expert, Jessica White, has returned to Corcoran.  An announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO. 

Jessica White

White, who has career sales volume of over $100M, will now be affiliated with Corcoran’s Williamsburg office. Most recently, she was a top agent at Compass, but White’s successful real estate career began in 2014 when she closed $40M in her first 18 months in the business. Over the seven years that have followed as an agent, including her time at Corcoran, White has honed her experience working with buyers and sellers across a broad range of properties, from multifamily listings to new development properties. 

Adept at all sides of the business, she confidently undertook her first development project four years ago, helping a  developer acquire land in Brooklyn for $760K. The developer built eight condo units and achieved a $4.5M sell-out.  White exceeded all expectations on the project, securing more than $1K per square foot, effectively shattering the ceiling for Bushwick pricing. Fast forward to 2020, she acquired another project with the same developer, this time on a much larger scale with more than double the number of units. Once again, White showed her resilience and strategic mindset, selling all 18 units amidst a global pandemic in just eight short months, once again raising the price per square foot in Bushwick, achieving $1,100 per square foot on a two-bedroom listing in the building.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Jessica back to Corcoran,” said Liebman. “She is a hardworking, enthusiastic agent and a respected real estate leader. Her track record speaks for itself and I am confident that she will be unstoppable with  the strength of the Corcoran brand behind her.” 

White remarked on her move, “I am thrilled to return to Corcoran – it’s a brand synonymous with success and I look forward to taking my career to the new heights. Corcoran is the leader in the new development space, and that’s an aspect of my business that I’m eager to grow. I remain tremendously grateful for my time at Compass, as they  helped evolve my career into what it is today and I wish the entire team nothing but continued success.” 

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Kelly Killoren Bensimon Launches Own Portfolio of Listings at Douglas Elliman

Kelly Killoren Bensimon, former Real Housewives star, is stepping out on her own in real estate and launching her own portfolio of listings at Douglas Elliman. Just this year, Bensimon has sold $70 million worth of property and has another $90 million in current and off-market listings in New York City, the Hamptons and Florida.

She also has a listing in Paris, where she is a marketing advisor for this spectacular apartment in the 6th arrondissment in Paris. 5 rue AUGUSTE COMTE is currently on the market for $10,565,997.

“Kelly is a smart, talented and very accomplished agent with an abundant network and strong work ethic,” said Scott Durkin, CEO of Douglas Elliman. “Since joining Douglas Elliman in 2019, she has made a name for herself in Manhattan, Palm Beach and the Hamptons. I look forward to continuing to watch her grow as an individual agent with our firm.”  

Bensimon has always had a passion for real estate stateside and abroad which led to her becoming a real estate salesperson in 2017. Having been a spokesperson for MBeekman Curated Living, creating a content platform curating a list of the ‘Best of the Best’ in New York for a Sutton Place Property, it was a natural next step. At Warburg realty, she maximized on her diverse international fan base by showcasing New York real estate with two online initiatives: “The Sales Meeting” - an insider peek into the real estate world, and “Real Estate Thursday,” which highlights the latest in new development.

“I'm so excited to launch Kelly Killoren Bensimon with Douglas Elliman which is a natural progression,” says Bensimon. “Douglas Elliman has proven to be a strategic partner.  They are trailblazers in social media, marketing, personal branding, publicity and technology as well as a growing platform with necessary resources to support the growth of my global business. Their connectivity in Europe and across the USA is crucial to my national and international brand.  I’m humbled to work with this caliber of publicly traded real estate industry leader.”

Bensimon provides her clients with native-level access to New York, sharing where to find the best shopping, dining, drinking, and entertaining in the most exclusive neighborhoods. In 2021, she appeared on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing and will be announcing several exciting multi-media projects in the near-future.

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Top Developer, Daniel Minkowitz, Joins Corcoran

The Corcoran Group, announced that Daniel Minkowitz, top developer and market expert in both New York City and South Florida, has joined Corcoran. The announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO.

With over ten years of real estate experience, Minkowitz was the innovative founder of Mink Development, a real estate development, acquisition, and investment firm serving both the New York City and Miami markets. Specializing in luxury residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects, their team has a wide range of experience across the fields of design and construction, project management, marketing and results-driven sales. 

Minkowitz’s high-performing team will be affiliated with Corcoran’s West Side office in Manhattan and the firm’s Palm Beach office in South Florida where they plan to focus on a range of high-end opportunities. With a strong network of architects, consultants, engineers, and designers, they are also well positioned to offer construction services to clients interested in renovation. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel and his team to Corcoran,” said Liebman. “He is a highly respected development expert with an innovative approach to the ever-changing real estate market. I am confident that he will take his team to the next level with the resources and power of the Corcoran brand behind them.”

Minkowitz remarked on his move, “I am thrilled to expand the work we’re doing at Mink Development and I am confident that aligning with Corcoran will propel our business forward. When to look to grow our industry footprint – while continuing to elevate our thriving development business – it was important that we did so with the backing of a powerful luxury brokerage. Not only is Corcoran a firm with incredible brand integrity and a powerful presence in our key markets, their commitment to their clients tightly aligns with our team’s focus.”

Minkowitz was born and raised in Miami Beach, but after attending New York University, he proudly calls both cities home. 

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Sara Gore of Open House and New York Live has joined SERHANT

SERHANT., a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education and technology, today announced that Sara Gore, host of NBCUniversal Local’s nationally syndicated and Emmy Award-winning TV show Open House and New York Live, has joined the firm as an agent in its Signature division, a specialty division designed to serve high net worth clients and focusing on sales over $10 million.

photo via Instagram

“Sara Gore knows luxury real estate; every week she takes us all on a tour of some of the most impressive and extraordinary homes across the U.S.,” said Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of SERHANT.  “The Signature division of our company specializes in the sale of ultra-luxury properties and offers a premium experience for our clients.  We’re so excited to welcome Sara to SERHANT.; her knowledge of high-end real estate, as well as staging and design, will serve our Signature clients well.”

As host of the nationally syndicated real estate and design show Open House for 14 years, Gore gives viewers an inside look into lavish properties around the country. She has logged over 3,000 hours of live and taped television over the course of her career including as co-host of New York Live, 1st Look Live on the Red Carpet for the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards, and other live specials produced under the LXTV umbrella. She has also appeared as a regular guest on The Today Show and Beat Bobby Flay.

“I am fortunate enough to say that I genuinely love what I do for a living, and I’ve always wanted to expand on my love of real estate. The pandemic presented me with this amazing opportunity to get my real estate license to serve as an extension of that passion,” said Gore. “Joining SERHANT. was the perfect next step and a natural fit. Ryan has built a cutting-edge brokerage with a media and content capability that is unmatched in the real estate industry. As a television host, I always put storytelling first and I look forward to bringing that to our SERHANT. Signature clients.”

Gore will continue to host Open House and New York Live while working at SERHANT.

SERHANT. was founded in September 2020 in order to serve the marketplace of tomorrow and was designed to amplify the success of others — its agents, employees, developers, and clients.  

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Christopher Riccio Joins E|G Team at Douglas Elliman

Christopher Riccio

 Douglas Elliman, has announced that Christopher Riccio has joined the firm’s Eklund | Gomes Team. With a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Riccio has already brokered over half a billion dollars in sales at only 31 years old. Riccio joins Douglas Elliman with Elana Zinoman and will be based out of the Eklund | Gomes’ 16,000 square foot, Paris Forino-designed office at 963 Broadway in New York.

“A legend. A true legend. A true townhouse legend. We are thrilled to have Christopher join our team,” says Fredrik Eklund, co-founder of the Eklund | Gomes Team. “An incredible broker and an all-around nice guy, Christopher is the perfect new addition to our Eklund | Gomes family,” adds John Gomes, the other half of the eponymous Eklund | Gomes Team.

Riccio’s specialty is New York City’s luxury real estate market, with a focus on townhouses, brownstones, condos and mixed-use buildings downtown. He brings a total of over $55,000,000 worth of listings to Elliman in addition to an impressive track-record of closed deals, including a $21,000,000 sale at 38 Prince Street, $19,920,000 sale at 78 Morton Street, $19,700,000 sale at 26 Downing Street and $18,350,000 sale at 111 Waverly Place.

“I’m excited to work with such a dominant force in the industry,” says Riccio. “The Eklund | Gomes Team is an extremely well-run machine, backed by Douglas Elliman’s incredible resources in marketing, public relations and technology. I look forward to better servicing my clients and growing out my extensive high-end townhouse business with these invaluable tools.”

“We are proud to welcome both Christopher and Elana as the latest additions to Douglas Elliman,” says Steven James, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City. “They represent the next generation of luxury brokers and we are confident that their success and influence in the downtown market will only flourish at our brokerage.”

Riccio’s current listing portfolio consists of, but not limited to, 245 West 13th Street for $11,700,000, 111 Bedford Street for $7,250,000 and 345 West 14th Street Penthouse for $5,750,000.

Riccio has consistently been ranked among the top brokers in New York City by The Real Deal, both in sales volume and dollar volume of current listings. Raised in upstate New York, Riccio made his way to Manhattan while pursuing a degree in finance and business administration and went on to work at The Bank of NY Mellon within Global Client Management, then UBS in Wealth Management. His real estate career began at the age of 22 and shortly thereafter he secured his first single-family, West Village townhouse sale for $7,300,000. Riccio currently resides in Flatiron and enjoys spending time at his country home in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Brennan Zahler Returns Corcoran as a new Managing Director

Brennan Zahler

 The Corcoran Group, New York City’s top residential real estate brokerage firm, today announced that Brennan Zahler has returned to Corcoran as a new Managing Director in the top performing Soho office. Announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO.

Zahler’s career in New York City real estate started in 2003 in Corcoran’s East Side office. While his career path took him away from Corcoran, Zahler has almost two decades of success in New York City real estate and has represented a diverse clientele of buyers, sellers, renters and landlords. Possessing an exceptional combination of strong negotiation skills and extensive knowledge of Manhattan, he was previously the Director of Sales at Warburg Realty's flagship office in Tribeca, tripling agent count in just five years.

As a new Managing Director in Corcoran’s Soho office, Zahler will work collaboratively with Senior Managing Director, Paula Manikowski, to ensure their agents have the tools to deliver superior results for their clients. With their collective expertise in pricing and negotiation – combined with the agent tools and world-class marketing that Corcoran provides – their agents have an unparalleled platform to achieve success. 

“I am thrilled to have Brennan back to Corcoran,” said Liebman. “When he started his career with us, he was hard working, eager to learn and he’s leveraged those strengths to become a highly respected real estate leader. I am confident that our Soho agents will achieve even greater success with his support and guidance.” 

Zahler remarked on his move, “Returning to Corcoran after starting my career on the Dennis Hughes Team is an incredible full circle moment. Corcoran is the preeminent real estate brand in New York City and I am excited to grow my career here for years to come. I remain incredibly grateful for my time at Warburg and for the invaluable five years that I spent working for Fred Peters.”

After graduating from Radford University in Virginia, Zahler was born and raised on the East End of Long Island and coincidentally, grew up on the same street as Corcoran’s current North Fork office. Outside of real estate, his interests include spending time with his family, playing tennis and golf, and enjoying great food and wine.

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Mighty All-Latina Team Led by Maria Velazquez Bolts To Compass

Maria Velazquez

Compass, has announced the arrival of a dynamic duo—Maria Velazquez and Davina Arroyave.

The veteran Velazquez team specializes in selling luxury homes in New York City and Florida and routinely represents international buyers, working on everything from new developments to bulk investment sales. 

"Our clients entrust us with the hefty task of identifying the best deals, and there is no better way to build on that trust than by pairing with Compass," said Maria Velazquez. "Doing so will allow me and Davina to have access to industry-disrupting technology to better service our clients and grow our business faster."

Maria is no stranger to headlines, having worked on impressive deals, including a bulk sale of over $40 million at 15 Willams Street and multiple units at 60 Riverside, paid in cash by investors who scored deals—accounting for 25 percent of sales in the building. 

Before Compass, Maria was a top agent at Douglas Elliman but decided to join Compass for its innovative digital tools. For example, Compass Lens launched last year and is an Al-powered tool that allows homeowners to envision what homes would look like with cosmetic upgrades to maximize their value.

"To stay at the top of the real estate industry, I need the best tools, and with Compass, I can send my clients the latest data and insights completely from my phone and showcase homes in a modern and compelling way," said Maria. 

A native of Colombia, Maria has resided in New York for 15 years, turning a two-week stay into a dedicated career in Big Apple real estate, breaking sales records and establishing herself as a highly sought-after agent. When not advising her local and international client base, Maria travels extensively throughout South America and other parts of the world and is a certified sommelier and food connoisseur. 

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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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