Top 30 Real Estate Agents in New York

With the growing real estate markets, real estate agents and brokers are pivotal figures in facilitating property transactions. The property buying and selling deals need legal knowledge and real estate agents are licensed professionals who help people navigate the transactions. Real estate agents are at the forefront of transactions, ensuring the legality, financial documentation, and paperwork. This article spotlights top real estate agents who are industry pioneers in transforming New York’s real estate scenario.
1. Tal and Oren Alexander
Tal and Oren Alexander are twin brothers recognized as prominent real estate agents in the United States. The Alexander brothers are known for dealing in luxury markets in New York and Miami. The duo founded the Alexander Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and has since represented several high-profile clients, including Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Tommy Hilfiger, and Steve Madden. In 2019, they co-represented a buyer, selling a 24,000-square-foot penthouse for $238 million. The deal holds the record as the most expensive residential real estate transaction in U.S. history.
2. Emily Beare
Emily Beare is a licensed associate real estate broker at CORE Real Estate in New York City. For over 20 years, she has established herself as a top-producing broker in New York City, achieving over $4 billion in sales. She is known to have done sales and marketing for several high-profile clients as well as luxury properties and locations, including Walker Tower, 60 White Street, 87 Leonard Street, and West 29th Street. Beare also contributes her opinion to various publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Real Deal.
3. Noble Black
Noble Black is a licensed associate real estate broker at Douglas Elliman. He is known for his expertise and sales performance in the luxury market in New York City. Throughout his career, Black has achieved over $3 billion in sales and is known for selling the most prestigious properties in Manhattan. Notable deals include selling a duplex penthouse at 785 Fifth Avenue for $54 million and a penthouse at 520 Park Avenue for $73 million. Black has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox and has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
4. Serena Boardman
Serena Boardman is a real estate broker affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, based in New York City. Boardman holds a degree in art, history, and political science from Brown University. Over her career, she has achieved over $4 billion in sales, positioning herself among the top brokers in New York City. Boardman specializes in co-ops, townhouses, and condominiums across the Upper East Side and Upper West Side of Manhattan. Notable clients include Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ron Perelman, Terry Allen Kramer, and Dick Snyder.
5. Ryan Serhant
Ryan Serhant is a real estate broker, television personality, and author based in New York City. He is the founder and CEO of SERHANT, a real estate brokerage firm. Starting his career in 2008, Serhant has since closed deals worth over $8 billion and established himself as a top-performing agent in the New York luxury real estate market. In addition to his career as an agent, Serhant has also appeared in various real estate shows on television networks and streaming platforms. Notable works include his appearances in Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York, Sell It Like Serhant, and Owning Manhattan. He is also a best-selling author, known for books such as Sell It Like Serhant. The Real Deal ranked Serhant #15 out of the 100 most successful agents in New York in 2012.
6. Adam Modlin
Adam Modlin is a real estate broker and founder and CEO of the Modlin Group, a boutique real estate agency established in New York City in 1999. Recognized as one of the top-producing brokers in the United States, Modlin boasts over 25 years of industry experience. He specializes in luxury residential properties and caters to high-end clients. Notable deals include selling 90 Jule Pond Drive for $105 million and a duplex for $80 at 220 Central Park South, which is regarded as the most expensive condominium in NYC. Modlin is also known for selling the most expensive single-family mansion in New York City for $77.1 million at 14 East 67th Street. The Real Deal has ranked him as the #1 townhouse broker in New York City.
7. Corey Craig
Corey Craig is a real estate agent based in New York City. He is a licensed real estate salesperson at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., focusing on properties in Queens, Long Island, Brooklyn, and New York City. He is known for using all digital marketing platforms to connect buyers with properties that match their needs. He helps first-time homebuyers purchase single and multi-family homes and helps sellers with pre-sale preparations.
8. Danny Davis
Danny Davis is a real estate agent at the Corcoran Group in New York City, leading the Danny Davis Team. With over 25 years of experience, Davis specializes in sales, rentals, and new development projects in Downtown Manhattan. He is known for his expertise in townhouses, condominiums, and lofts in Tribeca, SoHo, and Chelsea. He is widely recognized for his negotiation skills and is ranked among the top 1% of realtors in the country by The Wall Street Journal. He has worked with several high-profile clients, including WeWork co-founder and CEO Adam Neumann and director-producer Shawn Levy.
9. Kelly Robinson
Kelly Robinson is a real estate broker for Compass in New York City. Her team at Compass specializes in townhouses, condominiums, and co-operative properties in SoHo, Chelsea, and the Upper East Side. She is ranked among the top 1.5% of real estate agents in the United States. Robinson is known for working with high-profile clients in the sports and entertainment sectors and is a member of the Compass Sports and Entertainment Division and REALM Global. She is known for her negotiation skills and marketing techniques, which led to record-breaking deals. Robinson also hosts a video podcast, “Kelly Minds Her Manors.” She also leverages social media channels, such as Instagram, to share property tours, luxury listings, and market insights to connect with potential clients, amassing over 7,708 followers.
10. Matthew Lesser
Matthew Lesser is a real estate agent and senior partner at Leslie J. Garfield & Co. He is a townhouse expert, covering Manhattan and Brooklyn. He leads the Lesser Team at Leslie J. Garfield & Co. The Real Trends has ranked the team #6 in New York and #32 in the United States in terms of transaction volume. The Hollywood Reporter has also listed it as one of the top 15 real estate agents in New York. He has been featured in publications such as NY Observes, The Real Daily News, the NY Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Some of his notable transactions include selling high-end properties such as Henry T. Sloane Mansion and a single-family mansion at 12 East 63rd Street for $63 million.
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