The Best of 2025
THE Best in
Real Estate
Celebrating developers and professionals who create exceptional spaces that enhance communities and redefine modern living.
2025 Edition
The Best Real Estate of the Year — 2025 Edition
The world's finest real estate professionals and developers, recognized for their exceptional projects, innovation, and industry leadership.
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Related Companies United States Hudson Yards $25B largest private development, The Grand LA with Frank Gehry |
Emaar Properties United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa legacy, Dubai Marina expansion, $48.3B net asset value |
Hines United States 30+ countries portfolio, AI-based project analytics, sustainability-first urban planning |
Brookfield Properties Canada Manhattan West NYC, Canary Wharf London, eco-friendly urban revitalization |
Prologis United States Global logistics real estate leader, enabling 3% of world's GDP |
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) Hong Kong Largest real estate company Hong Kong, integrated premium developments |
Tishman Speyer United States The Spiral NYC, Rockefeller Center management, luxury-tech integration |
Silverstein Properties United States World Trade Center complex redevelopment, iconic architecture |
Lendlease Australia Digital platforms, 4D modeling, sustainability tracking innovations |
Toll Brothers United States America's Luxury Home Builder, 50+ years upscale residential excellence |
Vonovia Germany 533K apartments, climate-neutral 2045 goal, community-focused residential |
Dubai Properties United Arab Emirates Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai skyline transformation |
China Vanke China Largest residential developer China, eco-friendly communities, sustainable urbanization |
Compass United States $231B sales volume 2024, #1 US brokerage, $4.2B Anywhere Real Estate acquisition |
Anywhere Advisors United States $187B volume, Coldwell Banker/Sotheby's/Corcoran parent, 18K offices globally |
eXp Realty United States Cloud-based brokerage, 74K+ agents, 397K transaction sides leader |
Keller Williams Realty United States $440B franchise volume, largest franchise brand, agent-centric model |
Douglas Elliman United States Most Trusted brokerage 2025, luxury market leader, 103.0 Net Trust Score |
Sotheby's International Realty United States Global luxury specialist, 60K+ media placements, international client base |
Coldwell Banker United States 119-year legacy, 50K+ agents, Live Well campaign, 460K US sides |
RE/MAX Canada Global franchise network, RE/MAX Gold $18B volume, established brand |
Century 21 United States Gold jacket brand recognition, Anywhere portfolio, global reach |
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices United States 45K agents, Zillow Showcase integration, luxury property focus |
Trammell Crow Company United States Largest commercial developer, CBRE partnership, healthcare/industrial expertise |
CBRE Development Services United States Global powerhouse, AI automation integration, smart project oversight |
JLL Technologies United States PropTech innovation, digital transformation leadership |
Greystar Real Estate Partners United States Global rental housing leader, student and senior living expertise |
The Related Group United States South Florida luxury condominiums, Miami skyline transformation |
Starwood Capital Group United States Strategic commercial/residential investments, innovation-driven portfolio |
TPG Real Estate United States Value-add investments, asset enhancement expertise |
Boston Properties United States Class-A office spaces specialist, premium commercial developments |
Lacadiere Group China Best Luxury Innovative Developer Sichuan, urban art landscapes |
Masterise Homes Vietnam Largest branded residences portfolio Southeast Asia, Elie Saab collaboration |
Alramz Real Estate Saudi Arabia Next-gen leadership, architectural environments redefinition |
Ohana Development United Arab Emirates 35+ years expertise, 3 continents, community-rooted luxury |
SMB Properties Kenya 16 years Kenyan market, sustainable premium living |
Edamah (Bahrain Real Estate) Bahrain Best Luxury Commercial Developer Bahrain, Kingdom's leading force |
MIBS Group Greece 40+ years Attica, integrated end-to-end solutions |
Kebbell Homes United Kingdom 70 years family-run, timeless quality craftsmanship |
Bella Homes, LLC United States Family values, North Carolina luxury design excellence |
Pagliari Design-Build United States Family-owned since 2002, high-end residential/commercial quality |
The Warner Group United States Montecito/Santa Barbara estates, European-California fusion |
Jauregui United States Austin one-stop luxury, Mediterranean-inspired all-inclusive process |
Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes United States Mummy Mountain Arizona, modernist sustainable design |
Castle Hill Partners United States Travis Club Austin, master-planned community excellence |
R. Evolution Real Estate United Arab Emirates EYWA Way of Water development, innovative waterfront living |
The Caledonian Spain St. Regis Residences Casares Costa del Sol, Mediterranean luxury |
Ritz-Carlton Residences United States Miami beachfront luxury, 111 units by Piero Lissoni design |
One Tower Bridge United Kingdom Thames riverside luxury, Tower Bridge views, Potters Fields Park |
Jumeirah Lakes Towers United Arab Emirates 80 towers, 60K residents capacity, work-play integration |
Emirates Hills United Arab Emirates Dubai's Beverly Hills, billionaire investors and sports stars |
Kiawah Island (South Street Partners) United States Elite golfing destination, Atlantic coastline luxury estates |
Robert Reffkin (Compass CEO) United States Founded 2012, tech-driven growth, industry consolidation leader |
Philip A. White Jr. (Sotheby's President) United States Global luxury brand expansion, Best Real Estate Website |
Jason Waugh (Coldwell Banker President) United States 2024 MarCom Award winner, brand modernization |
Mike Golden (@properties) United States Chicago market leader, Compass acquisition integration |
Thaddeus Wong (@properties Co-CEO) United States $7.85B Chicago sales, competitive sibling dynamic |
Chris Feurer (Jameson Sotheby's) United States Chicago luxury specialist, market adaptation leadership |
Steven Baird (Baird & Warner) United States Chicago family-owned heritage, local market expertise |
Kamini Lane (Coldwell Banker) United States $2.76B Chicago sales, consumer-focused affordability |
Alexander Chetchikov (Luxury Lifestyle Awards) International TOP 100 Real Estate Developers curation, industry standards |
The Corcoran Group United States NYC luxury pioneer, Anywhere portfolio, high-end expertise |
Howard Hanna United States Family-owned regional powerhouse, consistent top 10 performance |
United Real Estate United States Dallas-based franchise, agent/broker support resources |
Real Brokerage (REAL) Canada 939% growth 2021-2024, Deloitte Fast 500, cloud-based innovation |
Side United States Boutique brokerage platform, top realtor empowerment, 18 states |
Redfin United States Tech-driven brokerage, Rocket Mortgage acquisition 2025 |
William Raveis United States Nantucket by Design sponsor, Northeast luxury specialist |
MOD Realty Cayman Islands Two Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2025, boutique excellence |
Leading Real Estate Companies International 550 firms, 135K associates, 70 countries network |
Savills United Kingdom Global property consultancy, digital transformation leadership |
Skanska Sweden Sustainable construction innovation, green building certifications |
Turner Construction United States Real-time data, predictive analytics, delay minimization |
Forest City (Brookfield) United States Pacific Park Brooklyn legacy, urban revitalization |
Intracorp United States Tapestry LA creative community, adaptive reuse strategies |
HomeServices of America United States $166B volume, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices parent |
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate United States Lifestyle brand integration, Anywhere portfolio |
Windermere Real Estate United States Pacific Northwest specialist, community-focused service |
Weichert Realtors United States National franchise, comprehensive real estate services |
EXIT Realty Canada Single-level residuals model, agent wealth-building |
Realty ONE Group United States UNBrokerage model, lifestyle brand, rapid expansion |
ERA Real Estate United States Anywhere brand, global franchise network |
HomeSmart United States Arizona-based growth, technology-enabled services |
Realty Executives United States 100% commission model pioneer, agent retention |
LPT Realty United States Most impressive gains, profit-share model, rapid growth |
Latter & Blum United States New Orleans heritage, Compass acquisition, 3K+ agents |
Christie's International Real Estate United Kingdom Auction house prestige, ultra-luxury global network |
Luxury Gradnja Croatia High-end residential Croatia/Bosnia/Montenegro transformation |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield France Retail-mixed use leader, net-zero sustainability targets |
Mitsui Fudosan Japan Integrated urban development, green building certifications |
At World Properties United States Former top 10, $444M Compass acquisition, Chicago dominance |
Attaboy (Residential brokerage) United States NYC boutique specialist, personalized luxury service |
T3 Sixty (Industry Analysis) United States Mega 1000 rankings authority, industry research leadership |
RealTrends United States Industry data analytics, brokerage performance tracking |
Zillow United States Showcase platform, tech integration with BHHS, market data leader |
Rocket Mortgage United States Redfin acquisition, lending-brokerage integration |
Clever Real Estate United States 1.5% listing fee model, agent matching platform |
Lifestory Research United States America's Most Trusted Study, consumer ratings authority |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Real Estate.
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Design excellence
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Build quality
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Community integration
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Sustainability
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