Douglas Elliman began in 1911 as a Manhattan real estate firm founded by Douglas L. Elliman, with an early focus on luxury apartment living. The company now operates as a residential brokerage with services spanning sales and rentals, development marketing and sales, property management, title and escrow, and other ancillary real estate services. Douglas Elliman maintains a broad presence across the New York metropolitan area and other major U.S. markets, serving clients through a wide network and emphasizing luxury properties and digital real estate tools.