The 2026 Elite List
Local agents evaluated for market knowledge, recent activity, client advocacy, communication, and professional standing. These standouts serve New York and the surrounding New York City market.
Editorial research pilot
Best for first-time buyers
SERHANT. stands out among New York real estate agents for first-time buyers, with a public business profile centered on buyer representation, home listings, relocation.
205 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013Also serves Long Island · Jersey City · Manhattan · Brooklyn
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Best for competitive listings
The Corcoran Group stands out among New York real estate agents for competitive listings, with a public business profile centered on home listings, relocation, market strategy.
590 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022Also serves Brooklyn · Long Island · Jersey City · Manhattan
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Best for relocation
Compass New York stands out among New York real estate agents for relocation, with a public business profile centered on relocation, market strategy, buyer representation.
Serving New York, NYAlso serves Manhattan
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Best for luxury homes
Douglas Elliman stands out among New York real estate agents for luxury homes, with a public business profile centered on market strategy, buyer representation, home listings.
111 Fifth Ave New York, NY 10003Also serves Brooklyn · Bronx · Long Island
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Best for neighborhood expertise
Brown Harris Stevens stands out among New York real estate agents for neighborhood expertise, with a public business profile centered on buyer representation, home listings, relocation.
Serving New York, NYServices offered
Best for investment properties
Sotheby's International Realty stands out among New York real estate agents for investment properties, with a public business profile centered on home listings, relocation, market strategy.
Serving New York, NYServices offered
Best for negotiation strategy
The Agency New York stands out among New York real estate agents for negotiation strategy, with a public business profile centered on relocation, market strategy, buyer representation.
Serving New York, NYServices offered
Best for hands-on guidance
Nest Seekers International stands out among New York real estate agents for hands-on guidance, with a public business profile centered on market strategy, buyer representation, home listings.
505 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022Also serves Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · Long Island
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