New York-based real estate brokerage Corcoran Group, LLC is expanding to the Bahamas.
"With more than 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas is home to some of the world's best beaches and considered a prominent secondary home market that strengthens the Corcoran brand's already robust referral network," a news release said. "Rich with a variety of experiences – from championship golf courses to world-class dining to extraordinary sailing – this affiliate is a strong fit for Corcoran's exceptional brand."
The company will enter the Bahamas market through an affiliate, Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas, located in Nassau and led by broker and CEO Charles Christie and operations lead, Gavin Christie, the company said.
"Corcoran's newest area code is in the Bahamas, and I couldn't be happier that we've joined such a successful, established brand," Christie said. "We have lofty goals to increase our agent productivity and expand our footprint in the Bahamas, and we cannot wait to get started on bringing our business and name to the next level."
Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas, formerly CA Christie Real Estate was founded in 1973. It specializes in specializes in "high-end home sales, property development, vacation and beachfront properties, and private islands," the company said.
In 2020, it was the broker in one of the largest sales ever recorded in the Bahamas, the news release said.
"I am thrilled to continue such an exciting global trajectory into the Bahamas," said Pamela Liebman, president and CEO of The Corcoran Group. "Not only are we expanding our network in a stunning part of the world, but we're welcoming a group of incredibly talented real estate professionals in yet another key second-home market, creating even more opportunity for all of our affiliated agents and clients."