Key Takeaways
- • TTR Sotheby's International Realty ranked 38th among the largest U.S. real estate brokerages by sales volume, generating over $5.7 billion in sales for the year ending 2025.
- • The firm holds the distinction of being the largest Washington, D.C.-based brokerage by sales volume and the third largest independently-owned brokerage within the Sotheby's International Realty network.
- • RealTrends Verified's 2026 rankings evaluate brokerages on key performance metrics including sales volume and transaction sides, with TTR's placement reflecting operational excellence and market competitiveness.
- • CEO David DeSantis attributed the recognition to the dedication and professionalism of the firm's advisors and staff, as well as client trust.
Summary
TTR Sotheby's International Realty announced its inclusion in RealTrends Verified's 2026 Top Performing Real Estate Brokerages rankings, securing the 38th position nationally by sales volume. The firm achieved over $5.7 billion in sales during the year ending 2025, underscoring consistent performance in a competitive residential real estate market.
The recognition from RealTrends Verified, a leading authority on residential real estate performance and analytics, is based on evaluation of key performance metrics including sales volume and transaction sides. TTR Sotheby's strong placement reflects the firm's emphasis on innovative marketing strategies and a client-first approach in serving the Washington Metropolitan Area and broader markets.
Beyond its national ranking, TTR Sotheby's holds significant regional dominance as the single largest Washington, D.C.-based brokerage by sales volume. The firm also ranks as the third largest independently-owned brokerage within the Sotheby's International Realty network, positioning it among the luxury segment's most substantial independent operators.
David DeSantis, Chief Executive Officer of TTR Sotheby's International Realty, emphasized that the achievement reflects the collective contributions of the firm's advisors and staff. "This recognition underscores the dedication, professionalism, and expertise of our team, as well as the trust our clients place in us every day," DeSantis stated in the announcement, highlighting the human capital and client relationships that drive brokerage performance.
The recognition from RealTrends Verified, a leading authority on residential real estate performance and analytics, is based on evaluation of key performance metrics including sales volume and transaction sides. TTR Sotheby's strong placement reflects the firm's emphasis on innovative marketing strategies and a client-first approach in serving the Washington Metropolitan Area and broader markets.
Beyond its national ranking, TTR Sotheby's holds significant regional dominance as the single largest Washington, D.C.-based brokerage by sales volume. The firm also ranks as the third largest independently-owned brokerage within the Sotheby's International Realty network, positioning it among the luxury segment's most substantial independent operators.
David DeSantis, Chief Executive Officer of TTR Sotheby's International Realty, emphasized that the achievement reflects the collective contributions of the firm's advisors and staff. "This recognition underscores the dedication, professionalism, and expertise of our team, as well as the trust our clients place in us every day," DeSantis stated in the announcement, highlighting the human capital and client relationships that drive brokerage performance.
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