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Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

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The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym “ARA.” Continue reading →

Miami-based Elliman luxury agent Darin Tansey dies at 50

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Tansey was a luxury agent in Miami for over 17 years and a Douglas Elliman fixture in the South Florida market. Tributes came in among the agent community upon news of his death. Continue reading →

Brokerages draw private-listing dividing lines — and backdoor plans

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Executives at some of the nation’s largest brokerage networks painted a clearer picture of how they are bracing for potential changes to how the industry approaches commissions, private listings and AI. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman CEO: We don’t ‘push, incentivize, or default to private listings’

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Elliman’s revenue was down year over year from the second quarter, but the firm’s performance improved between the first half of 2024 and the first half of 2025. CEO Michael Liebowitz also reasserted the firm’s position on private listings. Continue reading →

Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business

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Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a “strategic alliance” with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products “from multiple national and regional lenders.” Continue reading →

Speaking at San Diego Connect is a mitzvah for Michael Liebowitz

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The president and CEO of Douglas Elliman sat down with Inman to discuss some of the brokerage’s most recent exciting updates and said he doesn’t view speaking engagements as a chore, but more like a good deed. Continue reading →

Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks

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In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Parker’s claims, according to TRD. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning she can refile later. Continue reading →

Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman

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Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a three-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman sets sights abroad with international expansion

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The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, “Elliman International,” and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading →

Rethinking NAR’s speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →