Douglas Elliman began in 1911 as a Manhattan real estate business founded by Douglas L. Elliman, and the company has remained associated with luxury housing and full-service brokerage work ever since. Today, Douglas Elliman operates through residential brokerage, development marketing and sales, property management, title and escrow services, and other ancillary real estate businesses. The company serves markets across the New York metropolitan area and other major U.S. regions, while also emphasizing technology-driven tools and digital real estate services for agents and clients. Douglas Elliman maintains a broad presence in luxury properties and related services through its brokerage platform and affiliated business lines.