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On March 4th, Douglas Elliman, announced the winners of the 2021 Ellie Awards, which honor the firm’s top performing agents throughout the nation for 2020. Top performers from Westchester and Connecticut were among the honorees this year.
“While this past year was extremely challenging, our talented agents persevered. Through their hard work and dedication, our brokerage was able to surpass its 2019 sales volume despite a global pandemic,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC
Nationwide sales for Douglas Elliman in 2020 totaled $29.6 billion as the company continued its nationwide growth into new markets. The firm was responsible for 24,242 sales and 22,061 rental transactions.
In 2020, Douglas Elliman was involved in two of the top three residential sales in Bedford, in addition to the highest sale in Putnam County in the past five years with 15 Kings Dock Road. The Katonah office grew 35% in sales volume year-over-year while the Armonk office grew an impressive 72% in sales volume year-over-year. In Connecticut, Douglas Elliman’s Greenwich office closed a record $281,958,000 in real estate in 2020. This is a 34% increase in sales volume from 2019.
“I am blown away by the talent we have across Westchester and Connecticut,” said Michael Fitzgibbon, Executive Manager of Sales for Douglas Elliman’s Westchester and Connecticut Divisions. “Our agents went above-and-beyond during unprecedented times and they deserve to be celebrated for all of their hard work. We are proud to congratulate them for countless milestones achieved and thank them for their contributions to Elliman’s continued success.”
In Connecticut, earning first place for Top Teams by GCI was The Jennifer Leahy Team. They were followed by The Magnuson-Tamigian Team (#2) and The Malloy Group (#3).
The Top Individuals by GCI in Connecticut were led by Monica Webster and included William Martin (#2), Jennifer Ho (#3), Mary Ann Clark (#4) and Clare Guest (#5).
In Westchester, earning first place for Top Teams by Gross Commission Income (GCI) was The Strong Oestreich Elwell Team. Other top teams included The DeBellis Team (#2), The Oliveira Team (#3), The Akin Pinkas Team (#4) and The Sarlo Sales Team (#5).
Westchester’s Top Individual by GCI was Margaret Harrington of the Katonah office. Other top individuals included Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Sally Slater (#3), Melissa Frank-Lutz (#4) and Maura McSpedon (#5).
The Top 5 Teams by Transactions in Westchester were led by The DeBellis Team and included The Strong Oestreich Elwell Team (#2), The Oliveira Team (#3) and The Miguel Cabrera Team (#4).
The Top 5 Individuals by Transactions in Westchester were led by Margaret Harrington and included Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Maura McSpedon (#3), Eileen McGrath (#4) and Vincent Vetrano (#5).
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Lydia Sussek
Douglas Elliman, has announced that top producing New York City agent Lydia Sussek has joined the firm. A respected leader in the field with over 35 years of luxury market experience, Sussek oversees more than $500 million in inventory, helping sellers, buyers, investors, renters and developers negotiate winning results on units of all sizes. Sussek and Nasr will be working out of the brokerage’s flagship office located at 575 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, while Stahlke is based in Madrid, Spain.
“Lydia is highly regarded throughout the industry for her in-depth global market knowledge, strong client relations and clever negotiating skills honed from her background in business,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. “We look forward to her continued success at Douglas Elliman.”
“I am thrilled to join the powerhouse firm Douglas Elliman,” said Sussek. “Douglas Elliman’s exclusive partnership with Knight Frank will allow me to better service my robust international clientele and build an even bigger global property network. This component paired with the firm’s first-class resources in technology, marketing and public relations assures me this is the best next step for my team, and more importantly, ensures fabulous results for my clients.”
Sussek has worked in new development representing properties up to $60 million. Notable transactions include 225 Fifth Avenue, Penthouse S for $7.9 million, 31 West 21st Street, 9th Floor for $7.8 million and 920 Fifth Avenue, 9B for $7.3 million, as well, Sussek is known for securing high end residential rental deals in the $20,000 to $70,000 per month category. Sussek also services top international luxury brands, and has worked with various celebrity clients, including musician Axl Rose, English activist Heather Mills, and Italian soccer player Andrea Pirlo.
“We are proud to have Lydia and her team join Douglas Elliman,” said Steven James, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City. “Lydia has long been a force in real estate, in New York and beyond. Her experience in branding, design and architecture in addition to her successful track record in high-end sales and rentals makes her a natural fit for our brokerage.”
Prior to real estate, Sussek ran her own luxury branding and design firms in Como, Italy, Los Angeles, CA and New York working with diplomats, celebrities, chefs and international executives in fashion, entertainment and a wide array of industries. She and her husband John Sussek are involved in residential and commercial properties in Manhattan and Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
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Kirsten Jordan
Last week on February 18th, Douglas Elliman announced that top producing New York City agent Kirsten Jordan has returned to the firm. With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kirsten is a seasoned professional and avid property investor. Kirsten and her team will be working out of the brokerage’s flagship office located at 575 Madison Avenue in Manhattan.
“Kirsten is one of the leading agents working in our industry and we are thrilled to have her back at Douglas Elliman,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. “Kirsten’s strong client relationships and business and marketing acumen will make her a great addition to our firm. We look forward to her continued success utilizing our global marketing and sales platforms.”
“I am excited to be returning to Douglas Elliman, the company where I first started my real estate career,” said Jordan. “Elliman is a powerhouse firm and with their global network, technology, marketing and public relations prowess, I am certain that I will be able to service my clients and customers even further.”
Since 2008, Jordan has brokered sales and rentals for Fortune 500 executives, Oscar-winning actors and mega-influencers with millions of followers. She has sold out three new developments in the city, for a total of $100M in new development sales and was the head of sales at the Upper West Side condominium, 175 West 95th Street and at a 14-unit condo, Gramercy North.
Jordan’s largest past sale transactions include The Penthouse at 403 Greenwich Street for $8.035MM the Penthouse at 174 Duane Street for $10.847MM and the 15th Floor at 812 Fifth Avenue for $9.95MM.
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On Saturday, September 26th, Douglas Elliman will be moving forward with the Eighth Annual Ride For Love to benefit God’s Love We Deliver, New York’s leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals for people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ride has been reimagined to allow more members of the Elliman community to take part in a variety of ways and locations. Riders may choose to ride 25, 50 or 100 miles in a location of their choice in small, socially distanced groups of no more than ten people. They may also choose to ride at home on a stationary bike.
photo via Elliman Insider
In addition, SoulCycle, the globally recognized, inspirational fitness experience, has dedicated its Hudson Yards location to allow 40 riders to take part in a socially distanced, 45 minute outdoor class led by one of their popular instructors.
All riders are expected to raise at least $1,000. 60 Elliman agents and staff are expected to ride this year.
“God’s Love We Deliver has been proud to partner with Douglas Elliman the past seven years and I look forward to another successful ride this year,” said Karen Pearl, President & CEO of God’s Love We Deliver. “Douglas Elliman remains a dedicated and committed friend and we so appreciate its commitment to raising vital funds and helping spread awareness about the life-affirming work we do providing medically tailored meals – delivered with love – to our neighbors in need.”
Registration is now live, and the ride is open to the public. Participants can register here.
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Kahari Resort, the luxury eco-friendly resort on Great Exuma pristine barrier Island, Stocking Island, announces today that it has reopened and the entire property is being offered as a private, luxury vacation rental. Neal Sroka of Sroka Worldwide and Douglas Elliman are handling the exclusive marketing. For $500,000 for the summer, Kahari is the perfect and safe private getaway for personal or business groups of up to 25 people.
“We are re-opening Kahari to provide a safe and well-deserved escape for our guests and to give our employees a secure way to return to work,” said Gary Markman, Co-Owner of the resort. “All of us at Kahari are eager to get back to serving our guests and sharing our beautiful island paradise.”
“Kahari Resort is a one-of-a-kind luxury oasis offering the privacy and safety most people are currently seeking,” said Neal Sroka. “Guests have access to their own personal paradise and can enjoy the unique wonders of the island while being assured that everything has been taken care of for them.”
The 45-acre eco-friendly boutique resort features 12 comfortable bungalows overlooking crystal clear waters with breathtaking views. Each one has its own entrance and porch and individual self-contained A/C units for low density living.
An award winning chef, Chef Johann “Fritz” Zwahlen is available to create a personal food program for guests’ stays, accommodating almost any dietary preference, including gluten- free and alternative.
Amenities include paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, full fitness center, pool, meeting space, hiking trails, access to their Twin-Vee boat and professional boat captain, Wi-Fi throughout the entire resort and onsite bone fishing.
Kahari Resort is offering contactless pick-up for guests and their luggage from Exuma International Airport (GGT) and several airlines are offering service from the United States beginning July 1. Kahari has also arranged with BLADE, the bespoke charter service, to have private jet service on BLADEone, a larger jet reconfigured for just 16 people. This service is being offered at an additional cost to provide their clients with the ultimate carefree alternative.
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Annually, Douglas Elliman releases Elliman magazine across the country for the spring season. This year due to the current climate, in effort to maintain the same accessibility, the latest issue of Elliman is free digitally. As we continue to social distance within our homes, the Spring/Summer 2020 issue revitalizes the spirit, through the focus on creative lifestyle ideas reflecting the outdoors and the summer sun.
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Able to turn the pages like a print copy, the magazine engages the reader in captivating images and stories of Douglas Elliman’s portfolio of resale, new developments and rental properties. Fill your home with the feeling of spring through tips of recreating lush floral arrangements (Flower Power, pg.5) or get inspired to add Pantone’s color of the year -Classic Blue- throughout your home (Rhapsody in Blue, pg. 13). Follow the quest of becoming a Master Sommelier (Grape Expectations, pg. 8) or get captivated by the cover story on a chic La Jolla estate on the sea (Curves Ahead, p.14).
For Elliman markets nationwide, the Elliman magazine incorporates a representative column entitled: My Neighborhood, written by a long-time resident. This issue features guides to NYC’s East Village; The Pines (Fire Island) and East Hampton on Long Island; Rye, New York; Carbondale, Colorado; Montrose, Houston, Texas; South Beach, Florida; and Venice Beach, California- with an international My Neighborhood column from Pienza, Italy.
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On March 3rd, Douglas Elliman, the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the second largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, celebrated the firm’s world-class agents from around the nation at its annual awards ceremony – The Ellies. Top performers from New York City, including Manhattan and Brooklyn, were among the honorees at this year’s event held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Dottie Herman and Howard M. Lorber
“Every year, our skilled and talented agents prove their status and reputation as best in class, and 2019 was no exception. We are thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary results of their hard work at the 2020 Ellies,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC.
Nationwide sales for Douglas Elliman in 2019 totaled $28.7 billion as the company continued its nationwide growth into new markets. The firm was responsible for 44,726 sales and rental transactions, and was ranked the number two brokerage in the nation by sales volume.
Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander, founders of The Alexander Team, based out of Miami Beach and New York City, received the first-ever National Ellies Award.
“Our agents continue to perform at the top of the market in New York City, and have closed out another incredible year due to their dedication and effort,” said Steven James, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman’s New York City brokerage. “We’re thrilled to celebrate their talents and I look forward to seeing the success and tremendous achievements that 2020 will undoubtedly bring as well.”
In Manhattan, the Alexander Team, led by Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander, earned the award for Top Team by Gross Commission Income after a record-breaking year and Ann Cutbill Lenane was crowned the Top Individual Agent by Gross Commission Income. In Brooklyn, The Scott / Robles Team, led by Aran Scott and Anthony Robles, took home the award for Top Team by Gross Commission Income and the award for Top Individual Agent by Gross Commission Income went to Rebekah Carver. I’ve included the press release below and attached for your review.
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Douglas Elliman Real Estate celebrated its third consecutive year of sponsorship of the oldest annual Aspen Gay Ski Week currently in its 43rd year. The mainstay week-long event went from January 12th to January 19th, supports AspenOUT, a local nonprofit focused on anti-bullying and tolerance programs supporting the local and national LGBTQ community.
All week long, Elliman hosted a table in the hospitality suite located at the Limelight Hotel to mingle with AGSW guests and showcase the firm’s extensive local, national and international luxury property collection with its global partner, Knight Frank. Guests also received branded swag, including branded AGSW beanies.
Kickstarting AGSW's festivities, Douglas Elliman hosted a Après Ski cocktail reception for agents, executives and VIP guests of AGSW on Wednesday, January 15th at the Gorsuch Ski Café, located in the Gondola Plaza the base of Aspen Mountain for a second year in a row with Jeffrey Gorsuch. Elliman’s Director of Operations in Aspen, Blake Greiner was the DJ for the event.
Developers Clipper Equity and Chetrit Group along with Douglas Elliman agent Monica Novo, hosted a breakfast at The Little Nell for Elliman agents who were in town to learn about their New York development, Gramercy Square. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing and Monica Novo handle sales for the project.
Members of Elliman’s executive suite including Scott Durkin, president and chief operating officer, Stephen Kotler, CEO of brokerage for the Western Region, Stephen Larkin, vice president of public relations and Stephanie Garbarini, vice president of marketing were in town. They were joined by local leadership, Joshua Saslove, president of brokerage for Colorado and Ed Foran, executive manager of sales and managing director. Top agents from around the country were also in Aspen including Monica Novo and Marcos Cohen from New York City, Tim Kelly from the Hamptons, Alison Betts from California and Kayce Driscoll from Florida.
Local Aspen Snowmass agents include Jen Engel, Brittanie Rockhill, Liza Hogan, Marian Lansburgh, Michael Latousek, Riley Warwick, Raifie Bass and Jill Shore. The team also had the opportunity to tour some of the region’s most luxurious homes in the Douglas Elliman portfolio, including 630 East Hyman Avenue, 301, currently on the market for $15,999,000 with Joshua Saslove and Riley Warwick.
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Douglas Elliman Real Estate, released the Winter 2020 Art Issue of Elliman Magazine. The Art Issue honors the natural mingling of the art and real estate spheres, as well as Douglas Elliman’s seventh annual sponsorship of the Collectors Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach, North America’s premier art fair.
“We are thrilled to debut our annual art-inspired winter issue in the Elliman-sponsored Collectors Lounge here at the fair – surrounded by so much extraordinary art,” said Susan de França, president and CEO of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. “This Winter issue captures the best of Art Basel, reminding us that this time of year invites focus, renewal and heightened artistic creativity. Whether you’re touring the nation’s finest art museums, exploring new cuisines, or enjoying your own curated art collection in one of our exceptional residences, we invite you to embrace this time as a period of inspiration.”
The issue’s cover story celebrates Miami’s Penthouse 706 at One Ocean, the home of famed developer and art collector Jorge Pérez, currently listed with Elliman’s Oren Alexander and Isaac Lustgarten. Designed specifically for Pérez who helped spearhead the revitalization of the South of Fifth neighborhood it occupies, the spectacular penthouse showcases Pérez’ enthusiastic promotion of Miami as an international art capital.
“At Douglas Elliman, we foster and grow the connections between real estate and art in terms of self-expression, style and values, and we appreciate our clients’ discerning taste which is why our partnership with Art Basel is such a perfect match,” said Scott Durkin, president and COO of Douglas Elliman. “Every issue of Elliman Magazine is hotly anticipated by our agents and clients, and with its stellar content and sleek layout, the Winter 2020 edition does not disappoint. We’re always delighted to share this incredible magazine with our colleagues and friends here in Miami Beach.”
Additional highlights of the content-filled winter issue include:
Miami Art Machine—Eight great reasons not to miss Art Basel Miami Beach this year
Stretching Their Wings—Some of the country’s leading museums are unveiling impressive new additions. A peak inside a few of the best
Dream Homes: Imago Galleries—One of Palm Desert’s seminal art spaces goes on the market
Great Ski Homes—A ski area’s most desirable features are the convenience you didn’t know you needed
Sail Away: Yacht Charters—Superyacht charters are bringing a new generation to exotic destinations
The Scoop: The Secret Life of the Plaza
Building the Home of the Future (The Case Homes in Malibu)
North Fork Knives and Spoons—Award-winning chefs are developing a taste for this low-key stretch of Long Island
Uphill All the Way—Alpine Touring is Aspen’s latest obsession
Elliman Magazine is available in every Douglas Elliman office and sales gallery across the country and by direct mail targeted to affluent consumers in all Douglas Elliman markets using the Condé Nast and Hearst Magazines list management databases through Douglas Elliman’s partnership with Headline Studio.
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Last week, The Eklund Gomes Brooklyn Team of Douglas Elliman and Josh Schuster of Silverback Development, hosted a State of the Market discussion focused on Brooklyn.
The event took place at 67 Livingston Street, where panelists Jessica Peters, Fredrik Eklund, Josh Schuster and Lindsay Barton Barrett discussed the new development landscape in Brooklyn. Moderator, John Gomes, sparked dialogue on borough hot spots for new development and buyer trends and pricing.
67 Livingston Street, a Silverback Development project, features 22 full floor residences that offer two, three and four-bedroom options. Designed by CentraRuddy, the homes blend modern convenience while capturing the heart of the historic neighborhood. Double and triple exposures bring in abundant light and boast East River, harbor and downtown Manhattan views. The property also features private outdoor balconies and direct elevator access. The Eklund Gomes team at Douglas Elliman is handling sales.
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Douglas Elliman Real Estate, announced today the launch of its all-new digital business management platform for agents, Elliman Studio.
“Elliman Studio is going to revolutionize the way Elliman agents across the country do business,” said Scott Durkin, president and Chief Operating Officer of Douglas Elliman. “Technology progresses quickly in our industry, and we are enormously proud to be at the forefront of new advances that improve our agents’ ability to serve their customers and clients efficiently and effectively.”
Featuring a full-service toolkit of client relationship management, marketing and business management tools, Elliman Studio was built as a highly intuitive platform designed to put agents in the driver’s seat of their business. Elliman Studio will maximize output and nurture client and customer relationships, enabling agents to close more sales and stay steps ahead of the rapidly moving real estate market.
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“After extensive research and design, we are thrilled to deliver an agent-facing, feature-rich business management platform that will enhance the productivity and profitability of our agents,” added Durkin. “Elliman Studio is user-friendly and intuitive and we look forward to delivering it to our agents in the next few weeks.”
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Some of the key features will include
Automatic cross-check of buyer and seller profiles, to match people and properties in seconds.
Manage leads in one place:
Consolidate leads from multiple sources—Elliman.Com, Zillow, Realtor.Com, StreetEasy, etc.— and automatically convert them into contacts.
Track, tag and sort follow-up with contacts:
Monitor agent contacts’ status and be alerted when to follow-up.
Auto-populate contact profiles from saved inquiries, searches and listings.
Build beautiful property websites in just a few clicks with dedicated domains that will be live on Elliman.com and ready for direct marketing eforts.
Cross market listings with agents nationwide.
Auto-send marketing materials:
Broadcast updates in pre-determined intervals, so agents may always keep the agent-client conversation going.
Monitor closings and earnings 24/7 via sales pipeline:
Identify opportunities that help agents reach commission and sales goals — and track progress throughout the year.
Sync calendars across Google, Outlook, etc.—never miss a date or deadline.
Safeguard data via a secure and ownable platform.
The mobile-friendly platform will go live for most Douglas Elliman agents nationwide on November 18th. It will be fully accessible for download in Elliman’s agent app store on Douglas, the firm’s intranet that launched last year.
Related: Douglas Elliman Honors Top Agents in New York City at The Ellies
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