If you're selling or buying high-end real estate, working with a luxury real estate brokerage is the best way to make sure the process goes smoothly. Luxury realtors at the best high-end real estate companies have the expertise to market your home to serious buyers and negotiate an offer that maximizes your final sale price.
We researched the best luxury real estate brokers to find the most prestigious companies, along with the premium real estate agents at each brokerage. We considered factors such as experience, reputation, agent performance, the number of homes sold (and the value of those homes), and any additional bonuses offered, such as technology to improve the buying experience.
The top 10 are listed in no particular order — different luxury brokers and agents will work for different people — but we feel that these are the best luxury real estate agents and brokers in the business.
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Top 10 high-end real estate brokerages
1. Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty is a subsidiary of Realogy and shares its name with the renowned international auction house. Established in 1976, this firm is committed to providing the exceptional service that characterizes the Sotheby's Auction House.
The auction house struck an agreement in 2004 with Realogy (now Anywhere Real Estate) to license the Sotheby's International Realty brand. This partnership took the real estate brand global by offering franchises to certain real estate brokerages.
Currently, Sotheby's ranks as one of the top luxury real estate companies in the world, with over 26,000 agents under its brand. The broker has over 1,100 offices worldwide and does over $150 billion in annual sales.[1]
However, Sotheby's offers more than just an iconic history. In 2016, it began offering high-definition property walkthroughs using virtual reality and Apple TV, proving this storied luxury real estate brokerage remains an innovative company in the twenty-first century.
Here are the top three luxury real estate agents with Sotheby’s International Realty:
- Serena Boardman: Serena is based in New York City and had a 2024 sales volume of over $403 million.
- Rafael Arias: Based out of Miami, Florida, Rafael had a 2024 sales volume of $400 million.
- Lex Tarumianz: Lex is based in Aspen, Colorado, and had a 2024 sales volume of over $304 million.
2. Christie's International Real Estate
Christie's International Real Estate is another top luxury real estate brokerage whose brand is synonymous with high-end real estate. This company works exclusively with high-value properties, so you can trust that their specialists have the expertise to market your home to the right buyers.
Like Sotheby's, Christie's is a subsidiary of a centuries-old international auction house with an iconic history. The company has been in business for over 250 years and operates in over 50 countries.
The global Christie's International Real Estate affiliate network has over 10,000 agents globally and 106 unique brokerages.[2] The firm's brand recognition and affiliate network make it a great option for anyone looking to sell or buy a luxury home with a luxury real estate agent.
Here are the top three luxury real estate agents at Christie’s International Real Estate:
- Tomer Fridman: Tomer is based in Beverly Hills, California, and had 2024 sales volume of over $424 million.
- Katrina Barrett: Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Katrina had a 2024 volume of over $362 million.
- Cindy Ambuehl: Based in Los Angeles, California, Cindy had a 2024 sales volume of over $315 million.
3. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sells commercial, residential, and luxury home real estate. While Berkshire isn't exclusively a high-end real estate company, its network of highly trained Luxury Collection Specialists possesses the expertise to help sellers and buyers get the best deal.
As of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America ranks as the fourth-largest real estate brokerage in the U.S., with more than $127 billion in annual sales volume, over 1,400 offices, and nearly 45,000 licensed agents.[3]
Here are the top three luxury real estate agents at Berkshire Hathaway:
- Nancy Kogevinas: Nancy is also based in Montecito and had a 2024 volume of over $248 million.
- Paul Grover: Paul works in the Cape Cod and Boston areas of Massachusetts and had a 2024 volume of over $232 million.
- Cristal Clarke: Cristal is based in Montecito, California, and had a 2024 volume of over $175 million.
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4. Keller Williams Luxury International
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams is one of the biggest international real estate brokerage firms by agent count, with over 163,000 agents globally. Their Luxury International division focuses on serving the upper-tier home market. Keller Williams operates in over 60 countries and sold over 50,000 properties worth over $1 million in 2024.[4]
This brokerage firm brands itself as specialists who raise the bar when it comes to customer service and focuses on their clients' needs to sell or find their next home. With offices throughout the United States, KW's brand and its extensive global agent network, Luxury International exceeds the needs of high-end real estate buyers and sellers.
Here are the top three Keller Williams luxury real estate agents:
- Janet Chen: Based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, Janet had a 2024 volume of over $347 million.
- Tony Nabhan: Tony is based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and had a 2024 volume of over $156 million.
- Fan Wang: Fan operates out of Cupertino, California, and had a 2024 volume of over $121 million.
» How much commission does Keller Williams charge?
5. Nest Seekers International
Established in 2002, Nest Seekers International is one of the youngest and smallest luxury real estate brands on our list. Currently, the firm has more than 70 offices and over 2,000 employees. It claims to have done over $100 billion in transactions around the world.[5]
Nest Seekers touts its in-house creative agency, which employs a "daring and unconventional" marketing approach to set your listing apart from the competition. Its revolutionary and technology-driven listing process has made the firm one of the premier high-end real estate companies in the nation.
Here are Nest Seeker’s top agents by volume:
- Shawn Elliott: Based in Woodbury, New York, Shawn had a 2024 sales volume of over $176 million.
- James Giugliano: James is based in Southampton, New York, and had a 2024 volume of nearly $112 million.
- Tamir Shemesh: Tamir operates out of New York City and had a 2024 volume of over $111 million.
6. Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens
Although Better Homes and Gardens isn't widely known as a high-end real estate brokerage, its Distinctive Collection offers luxury buyers and sellers a similar level of service and support to top firms like Sotheby's and Christie's.
The Better Homes and Gardens brokerage network has more than 10,000 agents at local offices throughout the United States and the Bahamas. Their agents use a full suite of marketing tools to make your home stand out and help buyers find high-end homes that meet their luxury needs.
Here are the top Better Homes and Gardens real estate agents:
- Jeffrey Shadick: Jeffrey operates from Green Lake, Wisconsin, and had a 2024 volume of over $49 million.
- Christian Cobo: Christian is based in Cranford, New Jersey, and had a 2024 volume of over $42 million.
- Bryan Drakulich: Bryan works out of Sparks, Nevada, and had a 2024 volume of over $41 million.
7. The RE/MAX Collection
Like many other top real estate brokerages, RE/MAX offers exclusive services to high-end real estate buyers and sellers through its RE/MAX Collection division. To qualify for the RE/MAX Collection, a home must be worth at least twice the average selling price in the local market.[6]
With a presence in more than 110 countries and territories, RE/MAX Collection has the global coverage to help you buy or sell no matter where you're located. RE/MAX itself has also been voted the most trusted real estate agency brand by BrandSpark in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.[7]
Here are the top three luxury real estate agents at RE/MAX with an average home price of at least $1 million:
- Jordan Cohen: Jordan operates in California and had a 2024 volume of over $225 million.
- Nick Abbadessa: Nick is based in La Verne, California, and had a 2024 sales volume of over $92 million.
- Jason Zhou: Jason is based in Brooklyn, New York, and had a 2024 sales volume of over $85 million.
8. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
Coldwell Banker's luxury division brands itself as the gold standard for luxury real estate brokerages. The long-standing history, reputation, and track record of its parent company precede it. This luxury division leverages technology and expertise to meet and exceed the needs of high-end clients.
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury has property specialists in more than 2,600 offices and operates in 45 countries, making it one of the top luxury real estate companies in the world. Its focus on customer service and presence puts it ahead in the high-end real estate market, leading to over $220 million in daily luxury property sales in 2024.[8]
Here are the top Coldwell Banker luxury real estate agents:
- Carrie Wells: Carrie serves clients in Colorado and is based in Aspen. She had a 2024 volume of over $364 million.
- Jade Mills: Jade operates out of Beverly Hills, California, and had nearly $288 million in volume in 2024.
- Melissa Dailey: Melissa is one of the top agents in New England and had over $234 million in volume in 2024.
» How much commission does Coldwell Banker charge?
9. HomeSmart International
Founded in 2000, HomeSmart turned the real estate industry upside down by harnessing the power of technology not only for agents, but also for customers. Based in Arizona, this firm offers you guidance throughout the home-selling process or home-buying process.
They prioritize communication by keeping clients updated through text messages and other automated marketing methods. Over 25,000 real estate agents in the United States work under HomeSmart. Its approach to using technology throughout the process makes it a top choice for technology-savvy home sellers and buyers.
Here are HomeSmart’s top real estate agents:
- Julie Tate: Julie is based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and had a volume of over $173 million in 2024.
- David Dion: David also operates out of Scottsdale and had a 2024 volume of over $173 million.
- Tim Wolter: Tim is based out of Irvine, California, and had a volume of over $132 million in 2023.
10. Compass Luxury
Compass Luxury is the youngest luxury real estate brokerage on our list, having been founded in 2012, but it's quickly making a name for itself as one of the top real estate companies in the U.S. The firm operates over 400 offices in 96 markets, with over 33,000 agents.
Compass offers a concierge program to help sellers prepare their property for the market. Luxury services range from staging to repairing the home to get the most for the property. Compass Luxury Homes also improves the home-buying process by offering a mobile app that buyers can use to curate a portfolio of properties to track and discuss with their agents.
Compass is home to some of the biggest agents in the U.S., as you can see from their sales volume. Here are the top luxury real estate agents at Compass Luxury Homes:
- Chris Cortazzo: Chris is based in Malibu, California, and had nearly $597 million in volume in 2024.
- Ginger Glass: Ginger is based in Beverly Hills, California, and had a 2024 volume of over $470 million.
- Steven Shane: Based in Aspen, Colorado, Steven did a total volume of nearly $256 million in 2024.
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Clever vets agents based on performance from Berkshire Hathaway, Sotheby’s, and hundreds of other top luxury real estate brokerages and negotiates lower insider rates on your behalf. When you work with Clever, you can sell for just 1.5% — roughly half the traditional fee — and get the same premium service.
FAQ about high-end real estate
What are the best luxury real estate brokerages in the U.S.?
The best luxury real estate brokerages include firms like Sotheby's International Realty and Christie's International Real Estate. However, most nationwide brokerages offer dedicated service and support to affluent buyers and sellers, so it's worth exploring all your options to find the best fit for your unique priorities.
What's the best way to sell a luxury home?
The best way to sell a luxury home is to work with a real estate agent who specializes in high-end real estate. Luxury properties attract a much smaller pool of buyers than the average home, so they tend to sit on the market longer, which makes it harder to get your target sale price.
Finding an agent with experience selling luxury homes in your neighborhood makes all the difference. Using an agent-matching service like Clever Real Estate or HomeLight is an easy way to connect with top local luxury realtors so you can compare marketing strategies, commission rates, and overall value.
