On March 14, Douglas Elliman announced the winners of the 2024 Ellie Awards, which honor the firm’s top-performing agents throughout the nation for 2023. Top performers from both Westchester and Connecticut were among the honorees this year.
“In the face of financial and market headwinds across the industry, Douglas Elliman agents persevered and prevailed, all while demonstrating characteristic resolve, ingenuity and professionalism,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman. “We could not be prouder of what they have accomplished.”
“Douglas Elliman agents show, time and again, that they are second to none," said Scott Durkin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty. “These best-in-class agents are the ones who trust in their experience and draw on their resourcefulness to thrive in any market.”
Nationwide, 37 Elliman agents and teams closed 47 deals over $25 million, including the two most expensive sales in Connecticut history, which were also ranked among the top ten sales nationwide. Stephanie Bo Li secured the buyer for the top sale in Connecticut and the fourth largest sale in the country with Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, which last asked $150 million. The second largest sale in Connecticut and the seventh largest sale nationwide was Great Island in Darien. Jennifer Leahy, founder of The Jennifer Leahy Team, represented both sides of the $85-million deal.
“I am beyond proud to congratulate our record-breaking agents for this year’s Ellies,” said Richard Ferrari, President and CEO of Brokerage, New York City and Northeast Region. “While some would argue 2023 was a difficult year for real estate, our agents continue to persevere, develop their craft and close competitive deals. I applaud them on yet another successful year and wish them even more achievements in 2024.”
Westchester & Connecticut Pinnacle Club Awards
The prestigious Pinnacle Club Award winners, presented to Westchester and Connecticut agents and teams who made over $1 million in 2022 included Stephanie Bo Li (Connecticut), The Jennifer Leahy Team (Connecticut) and Sally Slater (Westchester).
National Awards
Of all Douglas Elliman agents nationwide, Stephanie Bo Li (Connecticut) was awarded the #2 agent in the country by Sales GCI and Sales Volume. As a medium team, The Jennifer Leahy Team (Connecticut) has been awarded the #10 team nationwide by Sales GCI and the #2 team by Sales Volume.
Westchester Awards by Sales GCI
Earning first place for Top Agent by Sales GCI is Sally Slater, followed by Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Margaret Harrington (#3), Elka Raved (#4), Melissa Frank-Lutz (#5), Pamela Akin (#6), Camille Branca (#7), Eileen McGrath (#8) and Vincent Vetrano (#9).
Earning first place for Top Medium Team by Sales GCI is The SO Team, followed by The Oliveira | Pinkas Team (#2).
Earning first place for Top Small Team by Sales GCI is The DeBellis Team, followed by The E & F Team (#2).
Awards by Sales Volume
In the Top Agent by Sales Volume category is Sally Slater, followed by Glorianne Mattesi ((#2), Margaret Harrington (#3), Elka Raved (#4), Pamela Akin (#5), Eileen McGrath (#6), Vincent Vetrano (#7) and Melissa Frank-Lutz (#8).
In the Top Medium Team by Sales Volume category is The SO Team, followed by The Oliveira | Pinkas Team (#2).
First place for Top Small Team by Sales Volume is The DeBellis Team, followed by The Miguel Cabrera Team (#2) and The E & F Team (#3).
Awards by Sales Transactions
The Top Agent by Sales Transactions is Glorianne Mattesi, followed by Margaret Harrington (#2), Sally Slater (#3), Elka Raved (#4), Eileen McGrath (tied #5) and Vincent Vetrano (tied #5).
The Top Medium Team by Sales Transactions is The Oliveira | Pinkas Team, followed by The SO Team (#2).
The Top Small Team by Sales Transactions is The DeBellis Team, followed by The Miguel Cabrera Team (#2).
Awards by Rentals GCI
Earning first place for Top Agent by Rentals GCI is Melissa Frank-Lutz, followed by Sally Slater (#2) and Margaret Harrington (#3).
The Top Team by Rentals GCI is The Oliveira | Pinkas Team, followed by The SO Team (#2).
Awards by Rental Transactions
Earning first place for Top Agent by Rentals Transactions is Margaret Harrington, followed by Glorianne Mattesi (#2) and Melissa Frank-Lutz (#3).
The Top Team by Rentals Transactions is The Oliveira | Pinkas Team, followed by The SO Team (#2).
Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year is awarded to Elina Edelman and Jessica Feuerstein, co-founders of The E & F Team.