We can hardly believe it’s been five years since StreetEasy® launched the Experts program. That’s half a decade of connecting New York City real estate agents and teams with buyers and sellers looking for their expertise, helping them grow their business to new heights. And of course, the program wouldn’t be what it is today without the achievements of its participating agents.

Now, it’s time to celebrate another year of StreetEasy Experts by recognizing the top performers of 2024. Our highly anticipated list includes the leading Experts by sales volume and transactions, the top-performing teams, and the highest-priced Experts transactions and listings on both the buy- and sell-side. We’ll also recap some NYC market insights and trends, as well as the tools, resources, and program enhancements we introduced this year to continue supporting, educating, and advocating for Experts like you.

Here’s to another year of making sure New Yorkers never DIY the buy!

Leading Experts of 2024

Congratulations to the following Experts who were top performers in sales volume or number of transactions in 2024.

Top 10 Experts: Sales Volume

1. Daniel Blatman
Compass
$48.6M

2. Geoffrey Gottlieb
Christie’s
$38.8M

3. Ante Jakic
Compass
$38M

4. Alex Antigua
Compass
$34.3M

5. Rory S. Clark
Brown Harris Stevens
$31.1M

6. Leora Aimee Hasas
Compass
$27.7M

7. Federico Pina
R New York
$25.8M

8. Hillel Fried
Compass
$22.1M

9. Keri Kutansky
Corcoran
$20.2M

10. Ronnie Diamonde Douglas Elliman
$19.8M

Top 10 Experts: Transactions

For ties, rankings were determined by total sales volume in 2024.

1. Shimaa Anwar
Compass
19 transactions

2. Matthew Bizzarro
Bizzarro Agency
19 transactions

3. Geoffrey Gottlieb
Christie’s
18 transactions

4. Sam Teichman
Corcoran
18 transactions

5. Rory S. Clark
Brown Harris Stevens
16 transactions

6. Federico Pina
R New York
16 transactions

7. Issy Leiter
SERHANT.
16 transactions

8. Leora Aimee Hasas
Compass
14 transactions

9. Keri Kutansky
Corcoran
14 transactions

10. Eli Glaz
Compass
14 transactions

Source: StreetEasy transaction data, January-December 2024. Includes In-Contract and Closed transactions.

Top-Performing Experts Teams of 2024

Becoming a team lead or team member within the Experts program is a great way to build experience and further expand your business. The following Experts teams, sorted by team size, led the year in sales volume and transactions.

Small Teams (2-4 Experts)

The following small Experts teams led the year in sales volume and transactions.

Medium Teams (5-8 Experts)

The following medium Experts teams led the year in sales volume and transactions.

Large Teams (9+ Experts)

The following large Experts teams led the year in sales volume and transactions.

Source: StreetEasy transaction data, January-December 2024. Includes In-Contract and Closed transactions.

Highest-Priced Experts Transactions and Listings of 2024

Experts know how to get the deal done — and often, they do it big. The following were the highest-priced transactions and listings of 2024 in which an Expert represented the buyer or seller.

Highest-Priced Experts Transactions: Buy-Side

1. 465 Washington Street #PH
Hillel Fried, Compass
Closing Price: $12.85M

Source: StreetEasy transaction data, January-December 2024. Includes Closed transactions only.

Highest-Priced Experts Transactions: Sell-Side

1. 41 Warren Street #6
Grant Braswell, Compass
Last Listing Price: $4.95M

Source: StreetEasy listing and transaction data, January-December 2024. Includes Active, In-Contract, and Closed listings.

NYC Market Insights and Trends

StreetEasy Experts operate in one of the most challenging and complex real estate markets in the world. That’s why the specialized experience of Expert agents and teams — in specific neighborhoods, buildings, or types of properties — is so valuable to the buyers and sellers they serve. Let’s take a look at the neighborhoods and features that captivated New Yorkers in 2024.

Most-Searched Neighborhoods of 2024

The following were the year’s most-searched neighborhoods on StreetEasy for sales listings. Numbers in parentheses indicate a change in ranking from the previous year’s list.

1. Upper East Side, Manhattan (+2)
2. Midtown East, Manhattan (-1)
3. West Village, Manhattan (-1)
4. Greenwich Village, Manhattan
5. Park Slope, Brooklyn (+1)
6. Chelsea, Manhattan (-1)
7. Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
8. SoHo, Manhattan
9. Upper West Side, Manhattan (+1)
10. Tribeca, Manhattan (-1)

Most Expensive Neighborhoods of 2024

These neighborhoods had the highest median asking prices in 2024.

1. SoHo, Manhattan
2. Tribeca, Manhattan
3. Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
4. Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
5. Flatiron District, Manhattan
6. Midtown, Manhattan
7. Chelsea, Manhattan
8. Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
9. DUMBO, Brooklyn
10. Park Slope, Brooklyn

$4,200,000 (-2% year-over-year)
$3,995,000 (0%)
$2,650,000 (+10%)
$2,499,500 (+16%)
$2,495,000 (-3%)
$2,450,000 (+2%)
$2,150,000 (-2%)
$2,085,000 (-10%)
$1,999,500 (0%)
$1,750,000 (+9%)

Most Inventory Growth in 2024

The following neighborhoods had the largest growth in sales inventory in 2024.

Most-Searched Amenities of 2024

These five amenities were the most-searched on StreetEasy for sales listings in 2024.

Up-and-Coming Amenities of 2024

Among sales listings, the following amenities had the largest year-over-year increases in search volume on StreetEasy from 2023 to 2024.

Pets allowed	+200%
Outdoor space	+128%
Pool	+61%
Parking	+23%
Central air conditioning	+21%

Source: StreetEasy data, ACRIS (January-November 2024)

Program Enhancements

StreetEasy continually strives to enhance your experience as an Expert by providing everything you need to thrive in the program. This year, we made concerted efforts to help new Experts accelerate their growth, support and educate agents on evolving industry standards, and celebrate top performers and team leads through in-person events. Here are some of the initiatives, tools, resources, events, and campaigns we introduced or built upon in 2024.

Updates to Experts Launch

Experts Launch is a segment that allows participating agents to opt into select neighborhoods to receive connections at lower price points. Launch enables Experts to accelerate their growth in the program by appearing on more StreetEasy listings and receiving a more consistent flow of connections. The segment is currently invite-only, so please contact your Business Advisor for more information.

This year, we gave participating Experts the ability to opt into more neighborhoods based on their Launch conversion history. Generally, the more Launch conversions an Expert has, the more neighborhoods they qualify for. This update allows Launch participants to maximize opportunities in the neighborhoods they want to serve, receive a manageable number of connections, and diversify their neighborhood expertise. 

Learn more about this update to Experts Launch.

Experts Performance Decile

In November, we announced an update to the Experts Performance Decile calculation that helps us better assess your performance against your peers in the network. The calculation now factors price points into your performance score. That means if you’re working with challenging price points, your score will reflect those difficulties, allowing you to focus on providing great service to your clients without worrying about a negative impact on your score.

To view your current Experts Performance Decile, check your Experts Performance Dashboard.

Touring Agreement

Following the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement reached in March 2024, many agents are now required to have a signed written agreement with buyers prior to touring homes. This new industry standard also applies to many NYC agents, with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and several national brokerages that operate in the city opting into the settlement.

To help our agent partners — including Experts — adapt to this new standard, StreetEasy introduced a non-exclusive, 7-day Touring Agreement. Written agreements can create additional transparency for both parties, set clear expectations, and allow you to convey your value to buyers. Learn more about our Touring Agreement and why it’s important.

Latest Industry Standards: Resource Hub for Agents

Our Latest Industry Standards resource hub for agents contains the information, tips, and tools you need to navigate the changing NYC real estate industry. You’ll find helpful explainers; tips for communicating your value, discussing commissions, and introducing written agreements; and even resources to share with buyers.

Experts Summit

Our Experts Summit events provide an opportunity to connect, share insights, and build relationships with fellow partners and StreetEasy leadership through an afternoon of networking, presentations, panel discussions, and more. These in-person events held in New York City have become an invaluable way for Experts to take their business to the next level and expand their network.

In June 2024 we hosted our third-ever Experts Summit, and the first to be held exclusively for top-performing Experts. A group of 50 leading Experts enjoyed a market talk by StreetEasy Senior Economist Kenny Lee, as well as inspiring remarks from Juan Bendana, creator of the Confidence Cycle framework for leaders and other professionals. Take a peek in the recap video below.

In another first, we hosted an Experts Summit designed for team leads in November 2024. Highlights included presentations from StreetEasy leaders on key NYC real estate trends, how we’re supporting agents through industry changes, and growth opportunities for Experts teams, plus an Expert panel and Q&A with top team leads Alex Antigua, Jack Miller, and Serene Powers. Enjoy photos from the event below.

Never DIY the Buy

In light of this year’s evolving industry standards around written agreements and buyer representation, StreetEasy worked to educate consumers on the importance of using a buyer’s agent. Our Never DIY the Buy campaign reminds buyers that the best way to purchase with confidence is by using an agent who represents only them, and has relevant experience in the types of homes they’re seeking — such as a StreetEasy Expert agent or team. A corresponding resource hub for buyers helps them understand and navigate the process of buying an NYC home with an agent, from what they can expect to sign to how to hire an agent.

To 2024 and Many More

StreetEasy remains deeply committed to our Experts, whose hard work and dedication have been instrumental to our success over the past year. Your invaluable contributions have not only strengthened our business, but also helped deliver exceptional value to buyers and sellers across New York City. The program enhancements introduced this year are a reflection of our shared goals — to improve, optimize, and support your growth as an agent at every step. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue this journey together, always uncovering new opportunities to innovate and excel.

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