The Agency is pleased to announce that veteran industry leader Daniel Hershkowitz has joined us as Senior Director of Risk Management. With over two decades of real estate experience and an impressive background in real estate law and litigation, Dan recently departed a leadership position at Compass, where he worked as the Director of Risk Management for the last five years. “Dan is an inspiring leader and well-respected professional in our industry, and I am thrilled to work alongside him again,” said Rainy Hake Austin, President of The Agency. “Dan has been instrumental in setting the indus ..read more

Coeur d’Alene has our heart! We’re excited to welcome The Agency Coeur d’Alene, our second office in the state of Idaho, following our Boise location, which opened in May. The Coeur d’Alene office will be led by Managing Partners Greg Link and Bobby Carmody. Greg, Bobby and their local team will service the greater Lake City region, from the inviting, suburban-style communities of Sandpoint and the fast-growing new developments in Post Falls and Hayden to the ultra-private rural properties in the surrounding regions.  “We’re pleased to expand our presence in Idaho with the launch of our o ..read more

We’re making moves in Manhattan! The Agency has been selected to represent Fifteen, a boutique collection of 21 modern residences at 15 West 96th Street, located off Central Park West on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Boasting all full-floor residences and a prime setting with incredible views of Central Park and the city skyline, this 22-story building was developed by Sackman Enterprises, Inc and designed by SLCE Architects.  The Agency’s Shane Boyle, in conjunction with The Agency Development Group, will lead the sales and marketing of the residences. Fifteen marks The Agency’s firs ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that Rainy Hake Austin, the esteemed President of The Agency, has been nominated for the prestigious 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This recognition is a testament to her remarkable leadership, inspiring vision and significant contributions to The Agency and the greater real estate industry.  The 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards is an annual event that shines a spotlight on exceptional women leaders who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. Rainy’s leadership has been instrumental in driving The ..read more

Marking The Agency’s 29th Build Day, the Beverly Hills and Beach Cities offices came together with Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles and Giveback Homes to make progress on an important project in the Willowbrook neighborhood of South L.A. Isabel Villas, the newest development by Habitat L.A., aims to address the challenges faced by low- to moderate-income families in the area, providing them with affordable housing opportunities. With a focus on community empowerment and sustainability, this project is a significant step toward creating a more equitable future for the residents of Willowbrook ..read more

A Northern Italian villa, a peaceful country estate in Portugal, a private hillside home in the heart of L.A.’s Pacific Palisades—this crop of scenic retreats pair flourishing orchards and vineyards with refined interiors and spaces primed for toasting and hosting. It’s no wonder these homes are the apple of our eye.    California    18220 Via De Fortuna, Rancho Santa Fe Comprising two parcels within The Covenant, one of North San Diego County’s most exclusive private communities, 18220 Via De Fortuna is primed for elegant entertaining. Mature lemon trees provide fresh citr ..read more

Today’s housing market is proving to be one of the most complex and fast-evolving in recent memory. The Agency’s latest monthly ShaRE event, a Spring Market Economic Update, provided expert perspectives and unpacked the driving forces behind today’s dynamic real estate landscape.   Moderated by The Agency’s Chief Culture Officer, Billy Rose and featuring panelists Mike Schwartz, SVP of The Agency and Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist on Zillow’s Economic Research team, the May 17th discussion touched on several prescient points—from the ripple effects of low inventory to the impact of mo ..read more

For this year’s Global Clean-Up Day, our incredible team around the world gathered to show their love for planet earth and make a positive impact on their local communities. On April 24th, in celebration of Earth Day, volunteers participated in hundreds of combined hours of clean-up across 22 locations. Clean-up sites ranged from beaches to city streets, parks, gardens and trails across the U.S. to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In Los Angeles, 40 members of our Palisades, Brentwood, Venice, Malibu and Beverly Hills offices gathered to beautify Will Rogers Beach, collecting just over 108 po ..read more

The Agency’s New Canaan office is poised for an exciting summer. Mike Smith and Don Mastroianni have joined the team as Managing Partners and Cliff Smith will now serve as Broker of Record as well as Founding Member. Having launched The Agency North Shore in 2021 and expanded into The Agency South Shore in 2022, Mike and Don’s operational expertise in this region is without compare and is further strengthened by the continued local support of both Cliff Smith and Todd David Miller as founding members. These accomplished industry veterans have been instrumental in bringing The Agency’s culture ..read more

L.A., meet Toronto! Masterfully designed with modern interiors and standout contemporary elements, 4 Douglas Crescent brings a distinctly fresh, chic West Hollywood-inspired style to its Rosedale-Moore Park setting, just outside downtown Toronto. This four plus one-bedroom, five-bath residence is brimming with thoughtful, sleek design and ultra-modern amenities, calling to mind the newly constructed lofts, penthouses and homes often seen around fashion-forward West Hollywood. Inside, 4,200 square feet of living space flows across three sunlit levels, each connected by a floating staircase. Eve ..read more