Home prices will rise in 2014 but at a slower, more steady pace compared with historical trends. The housing recovery has pushed up home prices nearly everywhere. In the past year, home prices rose in 225 of the 276 cities tracked by Clear Capital, a provider of real estate data and analysis. Prices nationwide increased by 10.9 percent, pushing the median price for existing homes up by $30,000, to $215,000. For people who have waited to sell their home or refinance their mortgage, that’s good news. And that’s also more good news for the top real estate brokers in the United States.
The “Top 100 US Real Estate brokers” is an annual ranking of the best real estate agents and companies in the United States. We conduct a full review of each agent’s and company’s reputation that utilizes multiple sources. The metrics involved in this study include the location of the agent, the agency they work for, their sales volume, and their estimated commission. In 2013 the lowest commission on the top 100 list still eclipsed one million dollars. Without further interruption we present to you the top 100 real estate brokers of 2013.
100. Elaine Pruzon
Agency: Coldwell Banker Brokerage/NRT
Location: Short Hills, New Jersey
2013 Sales Volume: $90,364,799
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,355,472
One of Elaine Pruzon’s recent big sales includes a $3.375 million home in Short Hills. Located at 111 Farley Road this large home features many high-end upgrades and a look that’s very New England. It’s a 7 bedroom 5-and-a-half bath Colonial style home that sits on just under an acre of land. This 9,000 square foot home was built in 2002. The home is located in one of the most prestigious and luxurious neighborhoods in Short Hills, one that people aspire to move into.
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99. Hans Brings
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Waltham, MA
2013 Sales Volume: $90,717,089
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,360,756
Hans Brings as been in the real estate industry since 1990. He graduated college with a degree in business management. However, he concentrated on marketing and real estate when he was in college. This helps him in his career for many reasons. He’s been recognized many times for his excellence in real estate, and his clients always speak highly of him and his ability to find them the perfect home, or helping them sell the home that no longer fits their needs. Hans Brings is one of the top real estate brokers in the country in terms of sales volume, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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98. Janet Feinberg Schindler
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: San Francisco, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $91,209,200
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,368,138
One of Janet Feinberg Schindler’s most recent sales includes a multi-family dwelling in San Francisco. Located at 2101 and 2103 Vallejo Street in San Francisco, this condo building sold together for $12.575 milllion. Each unit features views of San Francisco Bay and part of Alcatraz Island. The double floor condo was remodeled just before it sold to an investor, and both units feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with four garages. It was a big listing for Schindler in 2013.
97. Patti McKelvey
Agency: McMillin Realty
Location: Chula Vista, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $92,074,900
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,381,124
Patti McKelvey works for McMillin Realty, where she has been recognized for 25 consecutive years as the top sales agent in the office. She’s also one of the most successful sales agents in the country according to The Wall Street Journal. What sets her apart from other realtors is her fulltime staff, which works 7 days a week. She has a full service team of all types of handymen, plumbers, decorators and anyone else you need for your new home or the home you want to sell, and she provides them to you along with her full concierge service.
96. Mary Lu Tuthill
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Los Angeles, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $92,684,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,390,268
Mary Lu Tuthill is one of Los Angeles most successful real estate brokers. One of her largest sales in 2013 was a $12.9 million luxury home in Los Angeles, located at 1928 Mandeville Canyon Road. This 8 bedroom, 8-and-a-half bath house sits on 5 lovely acres, reminiscent of an East Coast estate home. The house features a six-stall barn, a swimming pool and chess court that’s life size. The house also comes with a pool house and a tennis court, for those who love being outside and live an active lifestyle.
95. Doron Zwickel
Agency: CORE
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $93,637,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,404,555
One of Doron Zwickel’s most recent sales includes a $7.5 million penthouse in Tribeca. This 2,700 square foot penthouse features three bedrooms and 3. 5 baths. In addition, there is a 351 square foot terrace with a sweeping view of the city. Each window is 7-feet tall and the loft features oak floors, a laundry room, a completely remodeled kitchen and a master suite with a walk-in closet. The property is big one for Zwickel, whose sales usually land in the $3 million range.
94. Hugh Evans III
Agency: Partners Trust,
Location: Los Angeles, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $94,195,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,412,925
Hugh Evans III sells homes in California for top-dollar, including the recent sale of a $30 million home in Bel-Air. With 10,000 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, this luxury estate in Holmby Hills is a rare and exciting find. Bel-Air is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in all of Los Angeles, and this home is one that’s priced reasonably for the area. This is one of Evans III biggest sales in 2013, though the vast majority of his home sales are well into the 8 digits.
93. Andrew Manning
Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $94,275,884
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,414,138
Andrew Manning has more than 25 years behind him as a southern California realtor. He’s sold houses that are small starter homes, and he’s sold mansions that only the world’s wealthiest people can afford. He’s not particular about any particular niche, he’s particular about his clients. Andrew Manning has been recognized as one of the country’s leading real estate brokers, specializing in being at the top of the market at all times. He’s recognized in his office as one of the top brokers, and he’s recognized by The Wall Street Journal for being one of the top performing brokers in the country.
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92. Rick Hilton
Agency: Hilton & Hyland
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $94,295,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,414,425
The Hilton family is one that is successful in all they touch, and Rick Hilton is no exception to that rule. He co-founded the luxury real estate company Hilton & Hyland in 1993. The company represents a truly unique and upscale type of clientele, selling homes and representing only the most high-end buyers in Southern California. Throughout his impressive career in luxury real estate, he’s been the record setting sales broker in both Malibu and Brentwood, both upscale California communities. Hilton is also one of the principal brokers of Brentwood Country Estates, a gated community in which all homes are worth more than $25 million.
91. Brett Lawyer
Agency: Hilton & Hyland
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $94,403,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,416,045
Brett Lawyer is one of the most successful real estate brokers in Southern California. One of his most famous sales was the sale of the home on Orlando Avenue that once belonged to famed Hollywood producer Charles Pollack. This gorgeous old-Hollywood home has been completely refurbished so that it brings attention to every minor detail that helps it look like a vintage home in SoCal. The home sold for $3.6 million, and it features a two-story living room, a fireplace and a separate guest house. The beautifully landscaped yard has a private pool and plenty of area in which to entertain.
90. Timothy Tamura
Agency: VALIA Properties
Location: Corona Del Mar, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $94,898,750
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,423,103
Tim Tamura is one of the successful brokers from VALIA Properties in Orange County California. He specializes in high-end real estate in the luxury southern California community and has made a successful career in doing so. VALIA was created in 1996 when Tim Tamura and Roger McKinnon decided to go into business together. Since then, Tamura has been named one of the top 100 real estate brokers in the country and his team is named 78 on the list of top 1000 sales teams in the country according to The Wall Street Journal for 2013.
89. Lavinia Smerconish
Location: Berkshire Hathaway, Pennsylvania
2013 Sales Volume: $95,473,537
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,432,103
Lavinia begins our list of 89-80. She is located at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors which is in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. She’s one of the top real estate brokers in the field. Lavinia Smerconish is a lifelong resident of the Main Line. She’s a product of the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr and a graduate of Duke University. Lavinia has been licensed as a Realtor for more than fifteen years. She concentrates on the listing and sale of Main Line properties. In 2002, she settled over $20 Million in residential real estate. Her productivity earned her the “Top of the Rock” designation, which is Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach’s highest level of recognition. 2013 includes the sale of $95,473,537 worth of propery and her 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,432,103.
88. Mario Venancio
Agency: Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate
Location: Rumson, NJ
2013 Sales Volume: $95,503,389
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,432,551
Mario Venancio is ranked the number two real estate broker in New Jersey according to The Wall Street Journal. He’s also included in the list of top 100 real estate brokers in the country. Serving his New Jersey home for many years has proven successful for Venancio. He’s one of the top brokers in the area, and he’s frequently able to secure great deals for his clients using his stellar communication and negotiation skills. His clients know him as someone who works hard for their needs and always manages to get them exactly what they want when it comes to a sale or the purchase of a new home.
87. Michael Rankin
Agency: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Washington, D.C.
2013 Sales Volume: $97,576,400
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,463,646
Michael Rankin is one of the top realtors in the Washington D.C. area. One of his most interesting transactions includes the sale of 1824 R Street NW, a lovely building constructed in 1911, consisting of 12,000 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. This property was not sold as a single family home, but rather as the location for the new embassy for the country of Georgia. The historic home underwent a multimillion dollar renovation in 2006, and the previous owners spared no expense. With a sales price of $8.45 million, this home was a significant sale for Michael Rankin.
86. Jorge Uribe
Agency: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Coral Gables, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $97,726,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,465,890
Jorge Uribe’s year was a stellar one, and the sale of 82 La Gorce Circle in Miami added to his overall sales volume. With nearly 8,881 square feet of living space, gorgeous bay views and a wine cellar, there are few homes in Miami as breathtaking as this. This home sold for $13.75 million. It’s a gorgeous Mediterranean estate with 7 bedrooms and 8.5 baths. It features a luxe swimming pool, an outdoor summer kitchen, a gourmet luxury kitchen and a master suite to beat all master suites.
85. Nancy Kennedy
Agency: Houlihan Lawrence
Location: Croton-On-Hudson, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $97,906,290
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,468,594
Nancy Kennedy is the number one broker for Houlihan Lawrence each year from 2005 on. She’s got more than 30 years serving her community as a real estate broker, and at no point during her career does she feel that she’s ever had to ‘work’. In her opinion, her job is nothing like a job at all, but rather an activity she deeply enjoys. Kennedy has assembled a top team of agents that work together to serve thousands of clients when it comes to selling and buying. Her team is consistently ranked one of the best in their area, and they have received national recognition for their hard work.
84. Judy Bogard-Tanigami
2013 Sales Volume: $98,576,026
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,478,640
Judy and Sheri have been a mother/daughter partnership for over 22 years, originally with Seville Properties where Judy was one of the founders. In 2008, they decided to become a part of the Alain Pinal family, providing their clients with the benefits of local ownership, outstanding management, and innovative marketing materials. This team has been one of the strongest in the industry, both locally and nationally. The mother/daughter partnership grew this year when Cindy joined the team. She is a licensed broker and brings with her 25 years of marketing experience that has already proven invaluable to the team and their clients.
83. Sarah (Rudi) Friedman
Agency: Laffey Fine Homes
Location: Great Neck, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $98,661,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,479,923
Sarah (Rudi) Friedman has been recognized as the top producer at Laffey Fine Homes every year since 2008. She focuses on working with buyers, sellers and developers to assist them in finding their perfect home or location for their new project. Friedman concentrates the vast majority of her time working with international clients with high net worths as well as investors. Her impeccable professionalism and skill help her maintain a place on the list of most successful real estate brokers in the country in terms of sales volume each year.
82. J. Roger Erickson
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $99,802,750
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,497,041
J. Roger Erickson is consistently ranked among the top 20 real estate brokers in the nation. He’s been recognized as one of Manhattan’s leading real estate brokers for most of the 20 years he’s been in the real estate business. In his time at Sotheby’s International Realty, he’s been ranked the number one broker at the firm in 2010 and the number 2 broker worldwide for the brand – a title he’s held six years in a row. Erickson specializes in high-end luxury real estate, and his extensive knowledge of these locations has helped him stay on top.
81. Bryan Bomba
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Hinsdale, IL
2013 Sales Volume: $100,852,343
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,512,785
Brian Bomba is the agent behind a beautiful J.P. McMahon home. These luxury homes are among the most desirable in the suburban Chicago neighborhoods. This gorgeous home features two floors, magnificent front columns and plenty of space for a family. Priced at $3.9 million, this home features 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 1 half bath. The home is on a large, landscaped lot. It comes equipped with a large wine cellar, office and an exercise room. Each of the rooms in the house is constructed with fine attention to detail and some of the most impressive amenities high-end buyers are looking for in a primary residence.
80. Tom LeMieux
Agency: Pacific Union Real Estate
Location: Menlo Park, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $101,478,750
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,522,181
Tom LeMieux deals in high end property in the Menlo Park area of California. One of his biggest sales in 2013 was 279 Park Lane in Atherton. This beautiful estate home is located in the heart of the Circus Club, and features 9,480 square feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and just over two acres of land. The house was built in 1932 and remodeled to make it more elegant and upscale in today’s market.
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79. Kathy Bridgman
Location: Alain Pinel Realtors
2012 Sales Volume: $102,185,175
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,532,778
Since 1982, Kathy Bridgman has devoted her energy and full-time professionalism to the Los Altos community as a teacher and now as a top-producing real estate agent with Alain Pinel Realtors Holding the distinguished Broker designation puts Kathy in the elite 15% of all Bay Area real estate agents with expert knowledge who hold this title. Her 2013 Sales Volume was $102,185,175 and her 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,532,778. She is nationally ranked by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 70 REALTORS® in the Country for sales volume every year since 2008. Kathy was also named the #1 Agent in Los Altos for 2013 per the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
78. Mayi de la Vega
Agency: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Coral Gables, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $102,352,476
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,535,287
Mayi de la Vega is currently representing the sellers of a home in Key Biscayne. Designed by Cesar Molina, the famous architect, this home is worth $21.5 million. It’s located on one of the most private streets in the neighborhood and overlooks Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. The house features marble floors, an infinity pool a dock lift and a private beach. The house has just under 11,000 square feet of living space and features 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The house was constructed in 2007 and features two floors. It’s one of the area’s most amazing homes for sale.
77. Rosario Terracciano
Agency: Resurrecting Real Estate
Location: Des Plaines, IL
2013 Sales Volume: $103,317,924
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,549,769
Rosario Terracciano’s story is a unique one. The young realtor has been part of the Chicago real estate scene since 2003. He’s been involved in every part of the industry, including the construction aspect of flipping old properties and turning them into investments. When the market crashed in 2008, he lost everything. In 2009, he opened Resurrecting Real Estate. His firm specializes in preserving and selling REO properties. It’s become one of the most successful firms in the area in the past five years. The first three years of business for Terracciano saw his business sell more than 1000 properties.
76. Judy Citron
Agency: Alain Pinel Realtors
Location: Menlo Park, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $103,682,465
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,555,237
Judy Citron has been a resident of Menlo Park for more than 25 years, which gives her a unique edge when it comes to the area’s real estate market. Since 1995, she’s been a real estate broker buying, selling, and developing properties in the area. Her expertise and carefully laid out working relationship with her clients and a number of financial institutions in the area have given her an edge in the Menlo Park real estate market. She’s landed on the list of most successful realtors in the country several times, and it’s not without hard work and dedication.
75. Bill Ruane
Agency: RE/MAX Estate Properties
Location: El Segundo, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $103,709,660
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,555,644
Bill Ruane was raised in the South Bay area of California and his upbringing provided him with a love of his community and a dedication to the people who live here and want to live here. He’s spent many years working hard to build his reputation as one of the most successful real estate brokers in the area, often being named one of the top agents in his area on an annual basis. His stellar record has earned him the honor of being inducted into the RE/MAX Circle of Legends, and he’s consistently on the list of most successful realtors in the country in terms of volume.
74. Beth Dickerson
Location: Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Boston
2013 Sales Volume: $103,817,300
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,557,260
Beth hails from Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty which is located in Boston, MA. The sale of 9 Exeter Street in the Back Bay area of Boston for $6.475 million in 2013 is one of Beth Dickerson’s biggest sales of 2013. It’s a 4-story home that was built in 1872 for John Sears’ grandfather. With a wine cellar, private deck and several private parking options, this was a steal in this historic, affluent Boston neighborhood. It’s very wide for a brownstone, with nearly 30 feet across and it’s one of the largest in the neighborhood. Her 2013 sales volume was $103,817,300 and her 2013 Estimated Commission: $1,557,260
73. Santiago Arana
Agency: The Agency
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $105,282,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,579,238
Santiago Arana is a successful real estate broker for The Agency. One of his most impressive recent sales includes a 15,000 square foot new construction home that features 9 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. The Brentwood home features a sauna, gym and library. And like most homes in this area, it has some upgrades such as a theater, a wine cellar and an elevator. The yard comes complete with a luxury swimming pool and perfectly lush landscaping. The outdoor kitchen features a spa and it’s covered to keep the inclement weather from ruining the fun.
72. Suzanne Perkins
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty, NRT
Location: Montecito, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $106,432,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,596,488
Suzanne Perkins has an interesting past that’s only helped her become one of Santa Barbara’s most successful real estate brokers. Perkins moved to California from Kentucky to attend college before she secured a position with Pan American, first as an in-flight Purser and then as an in-flight service director. She was one of the few women who volunteered to fly into war zones and she was recognized for her participation in the Saigon evacuation flights. She’s now one of the top real estate brokers in the world, focusing her business in Santa Barbara and specializing in oceanfront luxury property.
71. Gregg Lynn
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: San Francisco, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $107,649,016
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,614,735
Gregg Lynn earned a spot as number 71 on the list of top 100 real estate brokers in 2013. The Bay area real estate broker made several significant sales in 2013, which earned him a spot on this list. One of Gregg Lynn’s most impressive transactions in 2013 was the sale of a 1,300 square foot unit in The Brannan, which overlooks the Bay Bridge. Units in this building typically sell for $1.2 – $1.5 million, but this particular unit, with its upscale design, was worth more. After suggesting a listing price of $3.5 million, a multiple offer situation occurred, and the luxe condo sold for $3.6 million.
70. Hugh Cornish
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Menlo Park, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $107,910,751
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,618,661
In the past 14 years that Hugh Cornish has been with Coldwell Banker, he’s been the number one selling agent in the office. Throughout his career, Cornish has sold more than $1.5 billion in real estate in the Northern California area in which he specializes. He is the number one ranked real estate agent in all of Menlo Park, as well as one of the top 100 real estate brokers in the country year after year. His ability to listen to his clients and picture exactly what it is that they want in a home before even they can has helped him earn his title as one of the best.
69. Suzanne Frisbie
Location: Corcoran Group, Palm Beach
2013 Sales Volume: $109,715,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,645,725
Suzanne has been working in Palm Beach real estate for 25 years and has been a successful Broker Associate with Corcoran Group Palm Beach for over 8 years. As a longtime South Florida resident and professional, Suzanne is intimate with the geography, architecture, market trends and property values throughout Palm Beach. She is ranked in the top 1% of Corcoran Group’s highest selling brokers, and the top 0.5% of NRT’s 41,000+ Sales Associates. NRT is the largest residential brokerage company in the US, classifying Suzanne as a top residential real estate agent. Her 2013 Sales Volume: $109,715,000. Her 2013 Estimated Commission: $1,645,725
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68. Deborah Rieders
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: Brooklyn, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $110,701,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,660,523
Deborah Rieders’ success has been mounting since the very first year she became a broker. She’s been named the Brooklyn Height’s Broker of the Year every year since she began her career. She uses her past history of working in the design industry to accommodate her ability to sell homes. She frequently uses her design background to help her stage homes to appeal to potential buyers, before she lists homes and when she’s looking for something particular for any of her clients. She’s continuously a top broker in her firm, as well as across the country for the Corcoran Group.
67. Leighton Candler
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $110,883,125
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,662,497
Leighton Candler is the real estate broker that people think of when they think of the most high-end, upscale and luxurious homes in New York City. She’s constantly on top of her game, listed as one of the most successful real estate brokers in the country, in her area and in her state year after year. Her clients include a long list of New York City’s most famous and most important residents, and she’s one who sees plenty of repeat business thanks to her knowledge and her ability to treat clients with respect and confidentiality.
66. Carrie Wells
Agency: Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate
Location: Aspen, CO
2013 Sales Volume: $111,979,800
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,679,697
Carrie Wells knows that to be successful in business, you have to please your clients. Without their pleasure, she knows she has nothing to help her make a success of her business. Fortunately for Carrie Wells, she’s well-versed in pleasing her clients by finding them the house they want and helping to sell the house they no longer want. Her integrity is the kind of personality trait that makes clients want to continue to work with her time and time again. She’s the kind of broker who will tell you it’s not time to sell, and she’s not afraid of losing a sale to maintain her integrity.
65. Eloy Carmenate
Agency: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Miami Beach, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $112,958,876
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,694,383
Eloy Carmenate has more than 20 years experience in real estate. The South Florida real estate broker boasts an impressive and large list of celebrity clients that include models, actors, actresses and athletes. He has the skills and ability to sell anything to anyone, and he knows just how to find the right home for his buyers and the right buyers for his sellers. His ability to work well with high-end real estate is part of the reason he’s consistently on the list of most successful brokers in the country. Eloy Carmenate provides his clients with only the best VIP service available, which only adds to his successes.
64. David Mills
Location: Seattle
2013 Sales Volume: $113,503,540
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,702,553
David Mills is a seasoned real estate professional who has spent his entire career mentoring and growing real estate teams that have produced extraordinary results. As one of John L Scott’s top agents, David and his team sold more than 4,000 homes valued in excess of $1 billion dollars located in 100 neighborhoods. He has placed hundreds of listing agents and site agents in their roles, building the best teams to sell the best homes the Seattle area has to offer. David’s 2013 Sales Volume was $113,503,540 and his 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,702,553
63. David Caskey
Agency: Shorewood Realtors
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $114,299,784
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,714,497
David Caskey is currently working to sell a piece of property on The Strand, one of Manhattan Beach’s most famous addresses. The property is worth $10 million and is perfect for the home of your dreams. It’s not currently an empty lot, but it does house an 1,800 square foot duplex close to shopping and entertainment. It sits directly on the beach, which is a prime piece of real estate. The house is not one that has to stay where it is. It can be demolished to make room for the beach house of your dreams whether you plan to live here full time or only on weekends.
62. Joshua Wesoky
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $115,838,722
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,737,581
Joshua Wesocky has been a resident of New York City for many years, and he represents buyers and sellers both uptown and downtown and even in Brooklyn. He spent more than 14 years working in investment finances, so he understands the importance of good negotiating skills. This helps him in his real estate business. He’s able to offer his clients a comprehensive experience from start to finish, ensuring that they get the most out of their money. He’s been in the business for many years, and he’s one of the most successful real estate brokers in New York City.
61. Mary Bee-Thrasher
Agency: Today Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: San Carlos, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $117,499,276
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,762,489
Mary Bee-Thrasher prides herself on her ability to speak to virtually any client that walks into the doors of the Sotheby’s office. She speaks English and 7 different Chinese dialects. Her long career in real estate has earned her a top spot on the list of most successful real estate brokers in 2013. One example of the kind of home Bee-Thrasher sells on a regular basis is a $1.49 million Foster City home with vaulted ceilings and a large yard. This home features a St. Tropez floor plan that offers plenty of natural light and an abundance of space.
60. Jordana Leigh
Agency: Rodeo Realty
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $119,000,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,785,000
Jordana Leigh has spent years working her way to the top of the Westside Los Angeles and Beverly Hills real estate broker category. She’s currently ranked in the top 1 percent as far as success goes, and she’s not looking to waver in the least. She specializes in fine living and upscale homes, and many of her clients are some of the most famous and important people in the area. She’s got many years under her belt as a broker, and she’s one of the best in the field. She’s dedicated to her clients and makes it her business to make their home buying and selling experience a success.
59. Ginger Glass
Location: Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills
2013 Sales Volume: $119,350,290
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,790,254
Ginger was the youngest lawyer ever hired by Donald Trump as an in-house lawyer for the Taj Mahal Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ back in 1994. Ginger is licensed to practice law in 6 states, including California and Nevada and is licensed as a Real Estate Broker in California. Ginger is currently ranked as the #1 selling agent in the Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills North office (the top selling office in the world in the past 10 years) and as the #9 agent in the whole nation. In the past 5 years Ginger successfully closed more than 200 deals. Ginger’s 2013 Sales Volume was $119,350,290 had her 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,790,254
58. Jordan Cohen
Agency: RE/MAX Olson & Associates
Location: Westlake Village, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $119,682,827
2013 Estimated Commission: 1,795,242
Jordan Cohen is the kind of real estate broker who knows what it’s like to be on top at all times. He’s consistently ranked one of the most successful real estate brokers in not only his area, but in the country. Cohen specializes in high-end luxury real estate that includes multimillion dollar homes in some of the most luxurious communities. Many of his clients are famous celebrities and sports figures, and he understands the importance of confidentiality. His clients come to him because he’s an expert in his field, and never fails to provide the kind of service and experience buyers and sellers in this niche expect.
57. Diane Saatchi
Agency: Saunders & Associates
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $120,360,944
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,805,414
Diane Saatchi is the listing agent for a gorgeous Georgica Association custom home. With more than 13,000 square feet on just over an acre, this custom home boasts pond views, French doors and an open floor plan. There are 11 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a master suite equipped with its own private sitting area and office. There is also a sunken tennis court and playground. Residents of this neighborhood are also given access to private beach cabanas and other amenities offered by the association.
56. Cristina Condon
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: Palm Beach, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $120,984,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,814,760
Christina Condon is responsible for selling some of South Florida’s most luxurious real estate. One of her most notable recent sales includes a gorgeous 6,000 square foot home in Palm Beach that sits on the ocean for $36 million. This gorgeous tropical retreat features ocean views from most major rooms of the house and includes beautiful landscaping. The house has 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. The rooms feature floor to ceiling windows and all glass doors so residents can see the ocean at any given moment in time while inside this luxury South Florida home.
55. Tracy McLaughlin
Agency: Pacific Union Real Estate
Location: Ross, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $121,783,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,826,745
Tracy McLaughlin spent 8 years working in television and broadcasting before making the move to real estate. Her ability to use high-tech devices and advanced technology is what makes her listings stand out from the crowd. Her background in television has helped her learn to portray her listings in a way no other realtor has been able to do, which makes them that much more appealing. She’s managed to earn a reputation as one of the top realtors in her firm, as well as one of the top producing real estate brokers in the country according to The Wall Street Journal.
54. Karen Van Arsdale
Location: Sotheby’s International Realty
2013 Sales Volume: $121,898,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,828,470
Karen Van Arsdale has established herself as one of the top real estate professionals in the United States. With decades of experience in every tier of the Naples luxury market, she ranks in the top 25 percent among Wall Street Journal’s and REAL Trends Annual Report of the Top 250 Realtors in the United States. A full-time Naples resident since 1981, she began her real estate career in 1983 and continues to fine-tune her community insight and her connections, claiming her levels of excellence in sales volume, client loyalty and satisfaction. She has participated in over two billion in residential sales. In 2012, Karen was inducted into Sotheby’s International Global Partnership, a dynamic and prestigious global network, solely comprised of the finest Sotheby’s real estate experts in key markets worldwide. Her 2013 Sales Volume was $121,898,000 and her 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,828,470
53. Richard Orenstein
Agency: Halstead Property
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $122,606,375
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,839,095
Richard Orenstein has more than 26 years experience working in the real estate market. His job consists of making sure his clients are given exactly what they want and need in the process of buying and selling. His key to success is the fact that he is available to his clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. According to Orenstein, there is no time in which he is not available to help his clients find the perfect home or sell their current home. He’s consistently ranked one of New York’s top real estate brokers, and his hard work is the reason for that.
52. Michael Edlen
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $127,384,155
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,910,762
Michael Edlen makes a living selling beautiful views. The homes he sells are lovely, but the views that accompany the homes he sells are what makes him a successful man. One of his most impressive listings is a $3.395 million home in Palisades Highlands. This home features beautiful ocean views, 6,463 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a half bath. The private master suite has its own balcony with uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean, which categorizes the house as romantic and truly unique.
51. Terry Cohen
Agency: Saunders & Associates
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $130,815,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,962,225
Terry Cohen is one of the most successful real estate brokers at Saunders, a high-end real estate firm located in the Hamptons. Her focus is on high-end real estate that lists and sells for millions. One of her most substantial listings is a $14.95 million Hamptons Estate on six acres in Bridgehampton. With more than 10,000 square feet of living space, an open floor plan and all the high-end upgrades that make a home truly unique and custom, this home is representative of the type of home Cohen lists on a regular basis.
50. Joe Babajian
Agency: Rodeo Realty
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $131,653,251
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,974,799
Joe Babajian has more than 25 years in the business of selling luxury real estate. His unparalleled knowledge of the real estate market in Los Angeles makes him one of the most successful realtors in the area. His professional portfolio includes some of the most elite, most famous people in the world in addition to the most luxurious and most high-end properties in Beverly Hills and the Westside of Los Angeles. He’s been named one of the nation’s top producing real estate brokers for several years, and his business continues to grow each year.
49. Ed Petrie
Location: Sotheby’s International Realty, Hamptons
2013 Sales Volume: $132,830,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,992,450
With over 30 years of experience in luxury real estate, Ed Petrie has long maintained a position as the top agent at Sotheby’s International Realty’s East Hampton office as well as consistent positioning on The Wall Street Journal list of the top 200 agents nationwide. Ed began his career at the boutique firm Allan Schneider and Associates and subsequently founded Dunemere Associates with three partners. In 2000 he joined Sotheby’s International Realty as a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker. He is an acknowledged expert on Hamptons upper tier property from Montauk to Southampton. His 2013 Sales Volume was $132,830,000. His 2013 Estimated Commission was $1,992,450
48. David Troyer
Agency: Intero Real Estate Service, Inc.
Location: Los Altos, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $133,623,051
2013 Estimated Commission: $1,998,946
David Troyer has been a Los Altos real estate broker for more than 18 years. Since he began his career in 1996, he’s been one of the top selling agents in the area. His edge in the industry comes from living in the three cities he most often represents his entire life. He’s been given a unique edge considering he’s not only been in the tech industry for many years, he’s also lived here and has a vast insiders knowledge of everything that goes on, where to live and what to do in the area. It’s consistently helped him land on the top broker’s lists across the country for many years.
47. Dawn McKenna
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Hinsdale, IL
2013 Sales Volume: $133,907,264
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,008,609
Dawn McKenna has been with Coldwell Banker in Hinsdale for more than 10 years. She’s got an extensive background in design and a complete knowledge of the area’s best schools and neighborhoods, which has helped her sell more real estate in her short career than most people in the business. She was named the Rookie of the Year in 2003 when she first began her career, and has been consistently named one of the business’ top brokers each month and each quarter for many years. Her experience and personal touch with her clients has made her a popular realtor.
46. Jean Merkelbach
Agency: Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Zephyr Grove, NV
2013 Sales Volume: $134,722,750
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,020,841
Jean Merkelbach had a number of large sales in 2013, which is why she’s on the list of most successful real estate brokers for the year. However, one of her biggest sales came from the sale of 1028 Skyland in Nevada. This 8 bedroom, 11 bathroom home sold for $12 million, making it just a bit more than some of her other large sales for the year.
45. Paul Benson
Agency: Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Park City, UT
2013 Sales Volume: $136,041,113
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,040,616
Paul Benson is an outstanding estate broker because he believes in the client. His desire to keep his client information confidential and strictly need-to-know is what helps keep him on top. One of the homes that Paul Benson is currently representing is a lovely estate in Park City. This 13,522 square foot home sits on just over 60 gorgeous acres that features breathtaking views of the area. The house is equipped with 12 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. The two-story home features both upper and lower decks that allow for an abundance of outdoor living with the temperature is friendly.
44. Mark McFadden
Location: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
2013 Sales Volume: $137,214,694
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,058,220
Mark specializes in the sale of upper-bracket properties throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. Mark joined Washington Fine Properties in February 2010 with over 22 years of experience. From private industry to the White House, Mark has worked with a number of the area’s CEO’s, senior executives, professional sports team owners, and political leaders. Mark’s attention to detail, total discretion and negotiating skills have contributed to his stellar success. McFadden sold 1288 Ballantrae Farm Drive in McLean, Virginia for $11.5 million in 2013. This luxury home features 12 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms and sits on 6 gorgeous acres. It’s a very traditional house built in 1925. It still has the same Colonial Revival look it had when it was built. With stone walls in the game room and a large lot, it’s the perfect country house. The house features a stacked stone pool and a tennis court.. His 2013 Sales Volume was $137,214,694 and his 2013 Estimated Commission was $2,058,220.
43. Michael Schultz
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: East Hampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $139,540,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,093,100
Michael Schultz is the broker behind an impressive sale in 2013. He sold the gorgeous home located at 283 Gin Lane in Southampton. This lovely estate features 8 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and one half bath. The 2.2 acre lot that houses this $6,500 square foot house is beautifully landscaped and perfectly manicured. The home comes with a fabulous brick patio and a full library. It also features a swimming pool and a pool house along with a Jacuzzi. The home is exceptionally private, which is part of the reason this home sold for an impressive $10 million in 2013.
42. Brigitte Senkler
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Concord, MA
2013 Sales Volume: $139,720,441
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,095,807
Located at 116 Estabrook Road in Concord, Massachusetts, this lovely home was sold in 2013 for $5.8 million. The stately home features 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths and sits on more than 16 acres of beautiful property. It’s a traditional home with more than 6,400 square feet of living space and a perfect yard for beautiful fall weather and picture perfect snowy Christmases. This home is one of a kind.
41. Dana Trotter
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $140,140,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,102,100
Dana Trotter specializes in high-end luxury real estate. One of the more impressive homes she currently represents is a 20,000 square foot home in the upscale Bridgehampton neighborhood in New York. The gorgeous home sits on 60 lush acres and features 8 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and 3 half baths. It’s an estate that features European influences as well as separate quarters for staff as well as guests. Three Ponds Farm has its own 18-hole golf course, club house and spa. The house was designed by world-renowned architect Allan Greenberg.
40. Beate Moore
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $143,700,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,155,500
Beate Moore consistently ranks among the top one percent of real estate brokers with Sotheby’s International Realty in the Hamptons for the past 8 years. She’s one of the most diverse agents in the Hamptons because she does not limit her business to only the most exclusive sales. She’s sold everything in every neighborhood in every price range since she began selling real estate and establishing her career. Her knowledge of all aspects of the industry has helped her maintain her role as one of the top producers in the area for many years. She does specialize in high-end sales, but she doesn’t limit herself to one particular niche.
39. Jennifer Ames
Location: Coldwell Banker, Chicago
2013 Sales Volume: $144,419,585
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,166,294
A 20-year veteran with more than a billion dollars in career sales, Jennifer Ames is Chicago’s leader in residential real estate. Together with her full-service team, she offers clients an unmatched level of market knowledge, service, and integrity. She made one of her biggest sales in June 2013 when she sold a gorgeous Lake Shore Drive home, located at 1500 North Lake Shore Drive (#22A) in the gorgeous Chicago. With 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, this house also features a paneled library, a butler’s pantry and an eat-in kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer picture perfect views of the lake and the city skyline. This co-op sold for $5 million. Her 2013 Sales Volume was $144,419,585 and her 2013 Estimated Commission was $2,166,294
38. Bill Earls
Agency: John R. Wood Properties
Location: Naples, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $146,400,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,196,000
Bill Earls has been located in Naples since moving to the area from Maryland with his family in 1983. He’s been selling real estate in the area for more than 28 years and many of those years he has been the top producer at his firm. For the past 25 years he has been consistently ranked as one of Naples’ top real estate brokers, selling more homes than most people each year. He’s also named the top producer in his office for 22 consecutive years. His success is due to his ability to correctly analyze market trends and the changes necessary for him to get the best deals for his clients in any sense.
37. Laura Barry
Agency: Barry Estates, Inc.
Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $147,678,165
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,215,172
Laura Barry represented a record breaking sale in 2013 when she sold a home located on the water in La Jolla, California. This gorgeous La Jolla mansion features 6 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half baths and some of the most breathtaking views of the Pacific imaginable. The house broke records when it sold for a substantial $27.3 million. Built in 2001, this gorgeous estate features a swimming pool, a pool house and a large driveway in addition to outdoor living spaces in the back that overlook the ocean.
36. Mike Seder
Agency: RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring II
Location: The Woodlands, TX
2013 Sales Volume: $148,979,564
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,234,693
Mike Seder’s homes are some of the most luxurious in The Woodland’s. He’s the kind of broker that specializes in dealing with high-end customers and clients. One of his more exclusive listings at the moment is a 7 bedroom, 6 full bath and 1 half bath house in Sterling Ridge. This home is equipped with a 4-car attached garage and it was constructed in 2005. Sitting on just over an acre, this is a magnificent home. It’s similar to many of the homes Seder sells and represents in his Texas neighborhood. This particular home is for sale for $2.7 million.
35. Ben Bacal
Agency: Rodeo Realty
Location: West Hollywood, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $152,150,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,282,250
Ben Bacal is credited with being the real estate broker responsible for the sale of Madonna’s Beverly Hills mansion in 2013. The house sold for $19.5 million. The Material Girl’s former home features 17,000 square feet of living space, a driveway lined in trees that extends more than 500 feet and a little over an acre of land that housed the large mansion. With two stories, the house was big enough to house a gym and theater, and the property also features a guest house and a pool. The house also featured a bar and a studio for art work.
34. Kyle Blackmon
Location: Brown Harris Stevens
2013 Sales Volume: $154,405,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,316,075
Kyle W. Blackmon has the distinction of being one of the most accomplished and successful brokers in the Manhattan residential real estate industry. Since 2003, Kyle has sold in excess of $1 billion. He is intensely committed to serving his clients, and does so with integrity, discretion and careful research. Kyle Blackmon was recognized by Brown Harris Stevens as the number one broker in 2012. Kyle was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management from the University of South Carolina. He is a patron of the Asia Society, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Harlem Village Academies, Carnegie Hall, and The University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education. His 2013 Sales Volume was $154,405,000 and his 2013 Estimated Commission was $2,316,075
33. Keri Nicholas
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Menlo Park, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $154,489,865
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,317,348
Keri Nicholas sold a gorgeous home in 2013 for $12,125,000. The house is located at 1 Stern Lane in Atherton, California. This three-story home is practically brand new thanks to a recent remodel. It features 6 bedroom suites, 7.5 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, a wine cellar, a movie theater and an elevator. The home is also complete with a large pool and a detached pool house, a steam room and a Jacuzzi. It sits on a well-manicured lawn and features every upgrade imaginable.
32. Michael G. Lawler
Agency: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Naples, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $157,361,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,360,415
Michael G. Lawler is one of the most successful real estate brokers in all of Naples. He works for Sotheby’s International Realty selling some of the most exclusive listings in all of Naples. The lovely oceanfront community is one of the most upscale communities in Florida, and Lawler’s experience in real estate has helped him build his reputation as one of the most trusted and most successful real estate broker’s in the area, frequently named as one of the best realtors on a national level. His long career in the business has been successful since day one.
31. Brian Bair
Agency: Liberty Properties and Associates Realty 360
Location: Gilbert, AZ
2013 Sales Volume: $160,796,133
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,411,942
Brian Bair is founder of The Bair Group, a real estate firm in Arizona. Unlike some of the other top realtors in the country, Bair does not sell many homes in the multimillion dollar range. Most of the homes represented by Bair are reasonably priced, but he’s sold hundreds of them. One of his current listings is a $625,000 home in The Pecans. It features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a little under ¾ of an acre of land and 3,754 square feet of living space. The home is one that was constructed in 2013 and is being sold brand new.
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30. Walt Danley
Agency: Walt Danley Realty
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
2013 Sales Volume: $167,105,094
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,506,576
Walt Danley represents the sellers of an amazing 19,000+ square foot home in Paradise Valley. This gorgeous home features 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and costs $13.75 million. The home is impressive not only in size, but also in detail. It comes with a barn that has three stalls perfect for horses. It’s a desert home with European influence and attention to detail in every feature. There is a main house, a guest house, a maid’s house and caretaker’s quarters on this beautiful piece of property. The home also features a private grotto and pool towers, as well as a magnificent courtyard.
29. Nancy Taylor Bubes
Location: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
2103 Sales Volume: $168,895,005
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,533,425
Bubes owes a portion of her sales volume to the sale of 3249 N ST NW in Washington DC in 2013. This stately 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home has more than 5,500 square feet of living space and a beautiful location in the city. The house was built in 1820 and features all new appliances and upgrades after being completely remodeled into a more upscale and elegant home. The house sold for $7.55 million. Her 2013 Sales Volume was $168,895,005 and her 2013 Estimated Commission was$2,533,425
28. Raju Chhabria
Agency: Shorewood Realtors
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $171,690,574
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,575,358
Raju Chhabria is a real estate broker from India that made the decision to enter the world of real estate in Southern California. He represents many of the most luxurious and most high-end pieces of real estate in Los Angeles County, often selling homes in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, which are just a few of the area’s most popular residential areas. His 30+ years of experience have helped him to become one of the most successful realtors in the country, and he has been the recipient of several awards for his role in the real estate industry.
27. Jeff Hyland
Agency: Hilton & Hyland
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $174,290,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,614,350
Jeff Hyland is one of the most successful real estate broker’s in Beverly Hills. He is so successful with his endeavors that he is one of the listing agents for the legendary Beverly House. This is the house that’s located on 6 acres only three blocks from Sunset Blvd. Banking exec Milton Getz was the man who commissioned this luxe house, which was later purchased media legend William Randolph Hearst. This luxury mansion was used in many famous Hollywood movies including “The Godfather,” and “The Bodyguard,” and it features an outdoor terrace that’s large enough to seat 400 guests.
26. Rob Giem
Agency: HOM Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Newport Beach, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $185,922,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,788,837
Rob Giem spends the vast majority of his time selling luxury real estate in Orange County neighborhoods such as Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. His 20 year career has provided him with an extensive knowledge of coastal real estate in the upscale communities in Orange County. He’s family with listing and selling multimillion dollar homes that sit high on the cliffs that overlook the ocean as well as the beachfront estates that sit just feet off the sand. His tremendous expertise is unmatched by other real estate brokers, which is part of the reason he is consistently ranked one of the most successful real estate brokers in Southern California.
25. Linda May
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $186,340,812
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,795,112
Linda May recently sold a gorgeous penthouse at the Dome at the Montage in Beverly Hills for $11.9 million. With more than 3,800 square feet of living space, this fully furnished suite is one of the most luxurious in all of Beverly Hills. Residents of this suite are able to utilize all of the amenities of the hotel, including the concierge, valet parking and the pool. The master closet is more of a bedroom of its own and features Zebra-paneled walls. This corner unit features 18-foot ceilings in the living area and 10-foot ceilings in the bathrooms. It’s luxury at its finest in Beverly Hills.
24. Gary Depersia
Location: The Corcoran Group, New York
2013 Sales Volume: 190,930,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,863,958
On the East End since 1995, starting with the legendary Allan Schneider Associates, now The Corcoran Group, Gary DePersia has participated in more than $1.5 billion of real estate transactions. With hundreds of his exclusive listings sold as well as matching hundreds of his own buyers and renters with the right properties, Gary’s almost 20 years in the Hamptons luxury real estate market has generated benchmark sales. Consistently ranked among the top producers in the Hamptons and a year-on-year member of The Corcoran Group President’s Council, in 2008 he was Corcoran’s top broker on the East End by sales volume and rental units. His 2013 sales volume was $190,930,500 and his estimated commission was $2,863,958
23. David W. Roberts
Agency: Royal Palm Properties
Location: Boca Raton, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $193,649,978
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,904,750
One of Roberts’ biggest sales of 2013 came from his sale of 403 Alexander Palm Road for $9.25 million. This massive Boca Raton, Florida home features a privacy fence and a private entrance, a brick paver driveway, 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. It’s got more than 12,200 square feet of living space, a swimming pool, a gourmet kitchen and every possible upgrade imaginable.
22. Jim McCann
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: Palm Beach, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $195,045,750
2013 Estimated Commission: $2,925,686
Jim McCann has spent 26 years as one of the most successful realtors in South Florida. His knowledge is second to none. His knowledge of the ins and outs of all forms of South Florida real estate is what makes him so successful, whether it’s a small condo inland or a massive mansion on the beach worth millions. He was one of three founders of the firm McCann Coyner Clarke Real Estate Inc. in 1993. The firm was the top selling agency in Palm Beach for more than a decade. McCann has been one of the most successful realtors in the country, according to The Wall Street Journal, since 2006.
21. Christian Angle
Agency: Christian Angle Real Estate, Inc.
Location: Palm Beach, FL
2013 Sales Volume: $202,316,025
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,034,740
Christian Angle moved to Palm Beach more than 12 years ago. His desire to live and work in the South Florida area stemmed from spending vacations in Delray Beach with his family as a child. He began his career in real estate in Florida with enough success to be able to open Christian Angle Real Estate in 2006. This boutique-style office is one of the most successful real estate firms in Palm Beach, and Angle is one of the most successful realtors in the country. His successful sales record has landed him on the list of most successful realtors in the country in terms of volume.
20. Serena Boardman
Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $205,828,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,087,427
Serena Boardman has been with Sotheby’s International Realty since 2001. In the time she has been with her company, she’s sold more than $1 billion in real estate and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top real estate brokers. Before beginning her career in real estate, the Brown graduate was employed with Sotheby’s Auction House. Her specialty is the co-op and condo market in downtown Manhattan as well as the Upper East Side. She’s been able to represent both the buyer and seller in multiple multi-million dollar transactions, including a $48 million and a $33 million Fifth Avenue co-op.
19. Nina Hatvany
Location: Pacific Union Real Estate, San Francisco
2013 Sales Volume: $210,439,735
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,156,596
With a formal dining room, marble floors, a grand entrance and a massive library, it wasn’t difficult for Nina Hatvany to sell this San Francisco mansion. With more than 8,000 square feet of living space and 5 bedrooms and 6-and-a-half baths, this gorgeous mansion has it all. Located at 30 Presidio Terrace, this home features a gourmet kitchen and four suites on one floor. The great room has a retractable roof for those gorgeous California days. The home sold for $9.5 million. Her 2013 sales volume was $210,439,735 and her 2013 estimated commission was $3,156,596
18. Lisa Lippman
Agency: Brown Harris Stevens
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $224,713,580
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,370,704
Lisa Lippman has more than 17 years experience in the Manhattan real estate market. She’s responsible for some of the most expensive, most high-end listings in the area. She specializes in high-end condos and co-ops for Brown Harris Stevens, one of the most exclusive real estate brokerages in the Manhattan area. She’s been named the West Side Listing Broker of the Year for 8 consecutive years, and the top selling agent at Brown Harris Stevens for 5 consecutive years. Before beginning a career in real estate, she worked as an attorney after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.
17. Susan Breitenbach
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: Bridgehampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $227,159,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,407,385
Susan Breitenbach has had more than $2 billion in sales since 2009, and she continues to raise that number with each successful listing and sale her clients entrust her with. She’s one of the most successful real estate brokers in the Hamptons, and she’s earned that title by working hard. What her clients love about her is the fact that she doesn’t discriminate in her listings and sales. She doesn’t only represent high-end buyers or sellers. She represents all sellers and buyers in the market. She’s been known to list the most expensive home in the area as well as some of the least expensive. Her knowledge of every aspect of the market has contributed significantly to her success.
16. Craig Morris
Agency: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty
Location: Aspen, CO
2013 Sales Volume: $227,603,250
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,414,049
Craig Morris is a real estate broker in Aspen with more than 17 years experience in the business. He’s responsible for selling more than $1.8 billion in property during his career. He is the co-owner of Aspens’ Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty, and he works hard to ensure that everyone in his office works with the same type of integrity and motivation that has helped him amass his own success over the past 17 years. He owns more than 10 offices in the Colorado area, each one a huge success in selling luxury real estate in the winter playground for the rich and famous.
15. Jade Mills
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $228,930,045
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,433,950
One of Jade Mills’ biggest sales in 2013 was the sale of 625 Mountain Drive in Beverly Hills. This gorgeous 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom house is located in the prestigious Beverly Hills area of Southern California. The house has been remodeled and updated to feature all the latest upgrades and high-end appliances. The house sold for $11,800,500. It’s location in the 90210 zip code makes it a valuable location.
14. Tami Pardee
Location: Pardee Properties, Los Angeles
2013 Sales Volume: $240,796,380
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,611,964
A Venice resident for almost 20 years, Tami Pardee’s expertise in the area is unrivaled. The owner and principal broker of Pardee Properties, Tami is currently ranked the #1 broker in Los Angeles. To date, she has sold over $1 billion dollars worth of residential and commercial properties. Furthering her commitment to the Venice community in which she lives, Tami created and implemented the “Giving Back” program at Pardee Properties, which allocates 10% of net sales on the sale of each property to the charity of her client’s choice. In the past three years, Pardee Properties has donated over $525,000 to local charities. In January 2014, Tami was invited to speak at the Real Estate Connect Conference in New York by Inman News, and chosen as one of the 100 most influential leaders. Her 2013 sales volume was $240,796,380 and her 2013 estimated commission was $3,611,946
13. David Offer
Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService California Properties
Location: Brentwood, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $244,288,999
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,664,335
One of his biggest sales in 2013 was the sale of 311 North Rockingham Avenue for $13.9 million. This 12,271 square foot home features an open floor plan, a large pool, and a pool house. The grounds are well-manicured and the house is classic Southern California style. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, this stately mansion features 7 bedrooms and 11 full baths and one half bath. It was sold for just under $14 million.
12. Aaron Kirman
Agency: John Aaroe Group
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $258,874,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $3,883,118
Aaron Kirman represents some of the most famous buyers and sellers in the world. Though he is primarily located in Southern California, he’s been sought after to sell and represent sellers in New York, the Caribbean and many other locations. Because of his exclusive listings and the private nature of his clients, he’s prone to share details about his most recent listings. At the moment, one of his most impressive listings is a 258-acre blank slate in Bel Air. This piece of land is completely void of any homes or development. It’s got all the potential in the world in one of the most amazing communities in the country. It’s listed for $125 million.
11. Harald Grant – Agency: Sotheby’s International Realty/NRT
Location: Southampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $267,758,810
2013 Estimated Commission: $4,016,382
Harald Grant has been with Sotheby’s International Realty in Southampton for more than 20 years. His extensive knowledge in the Southampton real estate market has helped him secure a spot on the list of most successful real estate broker’s in the country. He is responsible for more than $1 billion in sales that range from half million dollar condos to $70 million estates in Southampton. He works with the motto that you should keep it simple and honest, and it’s worked for him for several decades in the real estate market in one of the most competitive locations in the country.
10. Billy Rose
Location: The Agency, Los Angeles
2013 Sales Volume: $273,782,328
2013 Estimated Commission: $4,106,734
Billy Rose was recently named the No. 10 realtor in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal. He has been representing high net-worth and celebrity clients for more than 25 years; first, as an entertainment and real estate lawyer, then as a motion picture agent, and now as a broker. As a result, Rose understands what it takes to render quality representation (under, at times, high-pressured circumstances) with the utmost of confidentiality and professionalism. In September 2011, Rose and partners Mauricio Umansky and Blair Chang founded The Agency, a boutique, real estate brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of luxury properties and architecturally-distinct and design-centric homes. His 2013 sales volume was $273,782,328 and his 2013 estimated commission was $4,106,734.
9. Tracy Campion
Agency: Campion Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Location: Boston, MA
2013 Sales Volume: $279,693,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $4,195,395
Tracy Campion founded Campion and Company in 2007, quickly turning the company into one of Boston’s most successful real estate brokerages. She’s been named Boston’s number one residential real estate broker for the past 7 years, and she is responsible for more than $1.5 billion in residential real estate sales. She’s the highest ranked woman on the list of most successful real estate brokers in the country, and she’s been named one of Boston’s 50 most powerful women. In her 28-year career as a real estate broker, she’s managed to secure some of Boston’s most influential and most successful residents and businesses as her personal clients.
8. Stanley Lo
Agency: Green Banker
Location: Burlingame, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $300,526,300
2013 Estimated Commission: $4,507,895
Stanley Lo is a real estate broker for the firm Green Banker in the Bay area. He’s responsible for the sales of Bay-area real estate that ranges from affordable condos to high-end luxury homes. He’s well-versed in the listing and selling of a modest $300,000 home in a family neighborhood to a multi-million dollar home in the area’s most exclusive neighborhoods. His extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Bay area’s real estate market is what makes him his client’s number one choice when it comes to buying and selling their homes. It’s also the reason he’s one of the most successful brokers in the country.
7. Chris Cortazzo
Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/NRT
Location: Malibu, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $325,450,909
2013 Estimated Commission: $4,881,764
Chris Cortazzo recently sold a $6.5 million home in Malibu. The gorgeous house is located at 2928 Corral Canyon and it features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and more than 4,100 square feet of living space. This gorgeous home sits atop a hill overlooking the ocean on 15 well maintained acres of land. The infinity pool and Jacuzzi, as well as the pool deck, offer uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean. This desirable home was built in 2008 with all custom upgrades and high-end finishes.
6. Mauricio Umansky
Agency: The Agency
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $367,412,422
2013 Estimated Commission: $5,511,186
Mauricio Umansky is the CEO of The Agency in Beverly Hills. He’s also a broker who is responsible for listing and selling some of the most expensive and most exclusive homes in the area. His business is a success because of his respect for the privacy of his clients. One of the homes he has listed for sale right now is a $25 million Beverly Hills estate with a private theater, sauna and full gym. The Mediterranean estate features several bedrooms, three of which are located on the second floor with private balconies. Additionally, the house features an 8-car garage.
5. Drew Fenton
Agency: Hilton & Hyland
Location: Los Angeles
2013 Sales Volume: $404,704,000
2013 Estimated Commission: $6,070,560
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Drew Fenton has always had a passion for the finest in both architecture and design. A top producer at Hilton and Hyland since 2007, Drew is making headlines at an early age. With a commitment to service and discretion Drew has had the opportunity to represent several of the most important estate properties in Beverly Hills and Bel Air. His sales volume in 2013 is among the highest in the country. His 2013 sales volume was $404,704,000 and his 2013 estimated commission was $6,070,560.
4. Tim Davis
Agency: The Corcoran Group/NRT
Location: Southampton, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $422,218,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $6,333,178
Tim Davis has lived in the Hamptons his entire life. In his career of more than 33 years, the Hampton’s real estate broker has worked with some of the most high-end luxury real estate on the east coast. Over the course of his career, he’s sold more than $2 billion in real estate that ranges from luxury ocean front homes to small cottages on the inland. In 2013, one of his biggest sales included a $75 million oceanfront estate by the name of Wooldon Manor. This house set the record as the most expensive private residence on the East End.
3. John Burger
Agency: Brown Harris Stevens
Location: New York, NY
2013 Sales Volume: $422,646,500
2013 Estimated Commission: $6,339,698
John Burger has been the number one listing broker at Brown Harris Steven’s in New York City for the past nine years running. In his impressive 30+ year career, he has managed to outdo himself in terms of sales each year. He specializes in high-end Manhattan real estate, selling homes in the most exclusive buildings and addresses on Fifth Avenue and in Central Park West. His extensive knowledge of New York City real estate has helped him earn a spot on the nation’s list of top real estate brokers by volume. He’s responsible for selling more than $5 billion in Manhattan real estate.
2. Kurt Rappaport
Agency: Westside Estate Agency
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
2013 Sales Volume: $594,653,772
2013 Estimated Commission: $8,919,807
Kurt Rappaport is the listing agent for a magnificent Beverly Hills home that features 10 private acres, a gated drive, 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. This luxury estate is just one of the many luxury estates that Rappaport has listed in the area. He’s been in business for years and his success has landed him on the list of the most successful real estate brokers in the country. This certainly is not the first time the broker has been included in this prestigious list, and it certainly will not be the last time. This particular home is listed for $29.5 million.
1. Ben Caballero – Agency: HomesUSA.com, Inc.
Location: Addison, Texas
2013 Sales Volume: $737,163,298
2013 Estimated Commission: $11,057,449
Ben Caballero is the Wall Street Journal’s first ranked real estate professional in the country as far as sales volume and number of homes. Caballero has had the honor of holding the title in these categories for the past four years running. In 2013, his current sales volume was more than $737 million. That’s a cumulative total after selling approximately 2095 homes. Since the age of 21, Caballero has been a real estate broker. He’s the President of the National Association of Real Estate Professionals, and he holds the title of CEO of HomesUSA.com.
