Sotheby's International Realty agents in our luxury rankings

The real estate affiliate of the auction house, franchised since 2004 and operating as independently owned brokerages that license the brand. Its listing feed syndicates to the auction house's collector audience, which is the practical reason high-end sellers pick it.

How agents join. Agents join an affiliated brokerage; there is no individual certification. The brand's own agent search is the place to confirm an affiliation. Designations like CLHMS or GUILD are separate from any network; the designations guide explains what each does and does not mean.

201 Sotheby's International Realty agents rank in 36 states. Ranking is by documented sales, the same rule as every market page; network membership adds nothing to the score.