SERHANT. is strengthening its leadership team in the key markets of New York and Connecticut. The brokerage announced the appointment of Deborah Hauser as its new regional managing director for the two states on Monday. Hauser joins SERHANT. from Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty.

In this role, Hauser will oversee brokerage operations throughout the two states, focusing on agent development, market expansion and operational performance. 

“I’m thrilled to join SERHANT. after 23 years as a brokerage leader, for its unique ecosystem. SERHANT. is a forward-thinking brokerage focused on amplifying the agents and our clients with a digital-first approach and is leading the way in a changing industry with tremendous growth,” Hauser said in a statement. 

Hauser, a 2024 Vanguard, began her career as a sales associate at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, where she eventually becoming the firm’s chief operating officer. She most recently served as the chief operating officer at Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. Hauser also has experience in the residential brokerage start-up world, moving to Boston in 2021 to build the firm’s presence in Cambridge and Boston.

“Deborah is a dynamic leader whose deep operational knowledge and collaborative approach will be invaluable as SERHANT. continues to scale across the Northeast,” said Ryan Serhant, chief executive officer at SERHANT. “She is deeply respected in the industry, and we’re excited to welcome her to the team as we enter our next phase of growth.”

SERHANT. has increased market share significantly over the past few years, leveraging the popularity of founder Ryan Serhant’s Netflix show Owning Manhattan to grow transaction side count by 135.7% to 2,821 sides between 2023 and 2024, according to data from RealTrends Verified.

The brokerage posted sizable growth this spring, added top agents and teams in Florida, New Jersey and Phoenix. 

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