The Agency Welcomes Former Christie's Affiliate in NY & NJ

Lucía Torres · 2026-06-10

Big things are happening in the Northeast. The Agency just announced they're adding a major tri-state operation that used to be affiliated with Christie's International Real Estate. This is one of the biggest affiliation moves in recent Northeast real estate history. ### A Power Move for the Northeast The incoming group is led by industry veteran Ilija Pavlovic. They're now operating as The Agency One Rock. This is one of the largest luxury real estate firms in the Northeast, representing billions in annual sales volume. Their headquarters are at Rockefeller Center and Flatiron in Manhattan, with offices spread across Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and New Jersey. This affiliation dramatically strengthens The Agency's leadership position across the Northeast corridor. It's not just about adding numbers—it's about bringing in a team that shares their values. ### What This Means for Agents and Clients The move brings roughly 1,200 agents across 26 offices into The Agency's growing global network. These new agents join an already strong Northeast infrastructure that includes the company's NYC corporate headquarters at 88 University Place. Other offices are in Park Slope, Long Island's North Shore, South Shore, Gold Coast, Fire Island, North Fork, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton. The Manhattan brokerage is on pace for about $500 million in sales volume in 2026. That's a big deal. > "We are in a moment of remarkable opportunity. While the industry consolidates around transaction volume and scale, we are growing around something more enduring: shared values, genuine culture, and a commitment to our agents' success," says Mauricio Umansky, Founder & CEO of The Agency. ### Why This Affiliation Matters Now There's a lot of consolidation happening in real estate right now. Big platforms are absorbing smaller firms. But The Agency is taking a different approach. They're focused on values-aligned growth, not just getting bigger for the sake of it. "We believe real estate is ultimately about people and the lives they aspire to live, not just transactions," says Rainy Hake Austin, President of The Agency. "Our boutique approach is enhanced by innovative technology, collaborative partnerships, and a lifestyle-first marketing strategy that understands both the emotional and financial significance of every home." This philosophy is attracting high-caliber operators who want more than just a bigger paycheck. They want a culture that puts agents first. ### Key Benefits of This Expansion - **More resources for agents**: Access to a larger network and more tools to serve clients better - **Stronger market presence**: Deeper roots in New York, New Jersey, and surrounding areas - **Shared expertise**: Collaboration between top agents across 26 new offices - **Client-first approach**: A focus on personalized service, not just transaction volume ### What's Next for The Agency in the Northeast New York has always been central to The Agency's story. It's home to their global corporate headquarters and one of their most important long-term markets. This affiliation deepens that commitment considerably. "This growth reflects our continued investment in the exceptional agents, leadership team, and culture we have built here," says Juliet Clapp, SVP and Managing Partner of The Agency in NYC and the Northeast. "We're incredibly excited about what this means for our agents, clients, and communities across New York and the East Coast." With this tri-state addition, The Agency enters a new chapter of Northeast leadership. They're bringing together the best of boutique expertise and global reach in one of the most important real estate markets in the country.