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.

    Name
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    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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    Innovation

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