The Corcoran Group

If you watch Shark Tank, you are probably familiar with Barbara Corcoran, the outspoken and business-savvy CEO of the Corcoran Group. That is right, the Corcoran Group is the first name on the list of the best real estate firms in New York City. The Corcoran Group was started in 1973 and, despite its humble origins, has grown to become one of New York's most successful real estate companies. With a budget of $1000, the brokerage firm began as a small office on the Upper East Side. Barbara's narrative of how she grew her real estate business is legendary in entrepreneurial circles.

The Corcoran Group now has locations all around New York City, as well as in Florida and the Hamptons. The firm has a reputation for executing some of New York's most high-profile real estate transactions, including an $80 million townhouse sale in 2017. The Corcoran Group's rental properties are primarily located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with a few exceptions in Queens.

Name of Firm: The Corcoran Group
Founded: 1973
Website: corcoran.com