2014-09-11



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.

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