The global A-list of real estate brokers
Real estate is a major investment, yet the journey to ownership can admittedly be complicated and risky.
Skilled brokers and agents help bridge this gap, guiding investors, sellers, and landlords toward sound, informed decisions. Some excel at navigating lengthy negotiations and building trust—ultimately closing even the most complex deals.
Here are some real estate professionals from around the world who demonstrate what successful brokerage truly means.
Alexander Millett International
London
Alexander Millet International is renowned for its outstanding professionalism and client care.
Included among the top 100 luxury real estate brokers of 2024 by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the London-based group prides itself on its discretion and ability to maintain independence and professionalism, as well as on its extensive networks of agents, property professionals, and advisors built over decades.
Founded by Alexander Millet, whose career spans over 25 years in a series of high-profile real estate firms, the broker firm has consistently grown year on year by meeting the needs of the property services market for quality professional advice.
It has maintained its reputation by taking care of relationships with clients and professionals—its growth largely driven by word of mouth and recommendations from existing or previous clients. This is on top of its high-level property and financial industry contacts, which attest to the firm’s discreet, professional, and personal approach.
Bangkok Residential
Thailand
Also rated among the top luxury real estate brokers last year is Bangkok Residential, an award-winning boutique property agency specializing in Bangkok’s more spacious and high-end properties.
The broker firm is well-known among embassies, multinational corporations, and other companies whose employees and their families relocate to Bangkok.
What marks it as among the best is its principle of honesty and transparency in their dealings and relationships with clients. Bangkok Residential stresses the need to keep property information accurate and updated as much as possible. It also works closely with Thailand’s largest property developers to ensure that clients are given access to the newest and highest quality properties in Bangkok.
Ben Caballero
United States
In the world of real estate, the name “Ben Caballero” rings a big bell.
What makes Ben Caballero a legend in the field is his title of being the most productive real estate agent in the United States. This has earned him recognition in the Guinness World Records three times, attesting to his remarkable success and innovative approaches to the art of selling homes.
The founder and chief executive officer of HomeUSA.com is excellence personified. He has been recognized by RealTrends as the No. 1 ranked individual U.S. real estate professional—measured by both total sales transactions and overall sales volume—every year from 2013 through 2023, with 2024 results pending. Moreover, between 2004 and 2023, he had 61,126 home sales totaling $23.866 billion in volume.
Caballero often shares that automating processes and creating systems are keys to growth in real estate, but the focus must always be on the clients. Despite his tech-driven approach, he reverts to the basics of real estate, maintaining consistency in delivering excellent service.
Serena Boardman
United States
Another renowned real estate broker is Serena Boardman, considered one of the most successful and respected in the luxury real estate market.
A senior global real estate advisor and associate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty, she has built a stellar career specializing in high-end properties in New York City. With a keen eye for exclusive properties and a profound understanding of her clientele’s desires, Boardman’s success is built on her exceptional negotiation skills and her ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
Boardman is well-known for working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, including celebrities, business executives, and international buyers. She emphasizes the value of relationships over mere transactions, since nurturing long term clients leads to repeat business and referrals.
Sources: Inquirer Research, luxurylifestyleawards.com, alexandermillett.com, bangkokresidential.com, bencaballero.com, serenaboardman.com
