By Brandon Hawkins & Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins | Hawkins Group at Douglas Elliman RealEstate | Dallas, Texas
What makes a luxury real estate brokerage truly exceptional? Is it the properties it represents, the markets it serves, the professionals behind its name, or the reputation it has built over generations? For us, the answer is all of the above. And few companies embody those qualities quite like Douglas Elliman.
With 115 years of history, nearly $40 billion in annual residential sales, and a growing international presence, Douglas Elliman has established itself as one of the most distinguished names in luxury real estate. But the numbers, as impressive as they are, tell only part of the story.
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Long before joining Douglas Elliman, we admired the company and, more importantly, had the opportunity to work with its agents in other markets. Through our professional network, we developed relationships with Elliman agents in New York, Miami, the Hamptons, and other luxury destinations. We experienced firsthand the caliber of professionals associated with the brand, the relationships they cultivated, and the level of service they brought to their clients. Those experiences left a lasting impression.
As we continued building Hawkins Real Estate Group in Dallas, we knew the right brokerage partnership could complement our established business while creating extraordinary opportunities for our clients. When the opportunity came to join Douglas Elliman, the decision felt like a natural next chapter. We weren't looking for a brokerage to define our business. We were looking for one that shared our philosophy and could help us take it even further.
“We had admired Douglas Elliman for years, but it was our experience working with their agents around the country that really made an impression. We knew the reputation, understood the history, and recognized a brand whose standards and ambitions closely aligned with our own.” Brandon Hawkins, Principal Agent & Co-Founder, Hawkins Real Estate Group
Today, we're proud to represent Douglas Elliman in Dallas, combining the local expertise and personal relationships that define our business with one of the most compelling luxury real estate platforms in the world. Here's why we chose Douglas Elliman, what makes the company different, and why we believe this partnership creates exceptional opportunities for our clients.
A Legacy of Excellence: 115 Years and Counting
Some brands become synonymous with luxury through advertising. Others earn that distinction through generations of relationships, service, and results. Douglas Elliman has been building its reputation since 1911.
Founded in Manhattan by Douglas L. Elliman, the company began with a vision for serving an evolving New York real estate market. More than a century later, that vision has grown into a nationally recognized luxury brokerage with an expanding international presence. Few real estate brands can point to a history spanning 115 years of changing markets, economic cycles, and generations of buyers and sellers.
That longevity is remarkable in an industry where companies are constantly reinventing themselves. What impresses us most is that Douglas Elliman has maintained its distinctive luxury identity while continuing to evolve. Today, the company combines its heritage with modern technology, research, marketing, international expansion, and specialized services designed for the world's most discerning real estate clients. We believe there is tremendous value in being part of a brand whose legacy has been built over generations—and whose name continues to carry the prestige, trust, and distinction that define luxury real estate.
Learn more about Douglas Elliman's history and leadership.
The Numbers Behind One of America's Leading Luxury Brokerages
Luxury real estate is a relationship-driven business, but performance matters. And Douglas Elliman's numbers tell a remarkable story.
According to the company's published 2025 financial results:
- $39.8 billion in annual residential gross transaction value, compared with $36.4 billion in 2024.
- $1.86 million average residential transaction value, an increase of approximately 11% from 2024.
- 21,338 represented transaction sides during 2025.
- 114 offices and approximately 5,800 agents as of December 31, 2025, serving many of the country's leading luxury markets.
These figures demonstrate the scale of the company's operations and its concentration in higher-priced residential real estate. The average transaction value is especially revealing. Douglas Elliman leads the nation in average sales price at an impressive $1.86 million per transaction, outpacing every major competitor. According to T3 Sixty, this industry-leading figure reinforces the brokerage’s dominance in luxury real estate and its position at the forefront of the nation’s most prestigious markets.
But what makes these numbers meaningful to us isn't simply their size. It's the professional expertise, market knowledge, and relationships behind them. In luxury real estate, the strength of a brokerage isn't measured only by how much it sells, but by the people, resources, and relationships it brings to every transaction. That's where we believe Douglas Elliman distinguishes itself.
Source: Douglas Elliman 2025 Annual Report, filed with the SEC.
Why We Believe Douglas Elliman Stands Apart
The real estate brokerage industry has experienced tremendous change. Mergers, acquisitions, consolidation, and the pursuit of scale have reshaped many of the industry's most recognizable companies. In luxury real estate, prestige isn't measured by the number of agents behind a name, but by the distinction of those who carry it and the level of service their clients have come to expect.
It requires an understanding of the clients being served, the properties being represented, and the extraordinary level of personal attention that often accompanies significant real estate decisions. Douglas Elliman's longstanding presence in markets such as New York, the Hamptons, Miami, Palm Beach, Aspen, Beverly Hills, and Dallas reflects a concentration in some of the country's most desirable residential destinations.
Just as important are the professionals working within those markets. We've had the privilege of developing relationships with exceptional Douglas Elliman agents over the years, including long before we joined the company. That experience shaped our perspective.
“We believe Douglas Elliman is the finest luxury real estate brokerage in the world. What makes this partnership so meaningful is that their commitment to excellence, relationships, and exceptional service reflects the same values we've built our business around. It's a natural fit, and one we're incredibly proud to be part of.” Brandon Hawkins, Principal Agent & Co-Founder, Hawkins Real Estate Group
For us, Douglas Elliman is more than a recognizable name. It's a partnership between an established luxury real estate brand and the independent professionals who bring their own expertise, relationships, and reputations to the company.
Our team brings decades of Dallas real estate experience, a deep understanding of our local market, and a highly personalized approach to representing buyers and sellers. Douglas Elliman complements that foundation with national and international relationships, specialized expertise, and resources that broaden what we can offer our clients. It's the combination of local expertise and global opportunity that makes this partnership so valuable.
A National Network in the Markets That Matter
One of the things we have always appreciated about Douglas Elliman is its presence in the places where luxury buyers and sellers live, work, vacation, and invest. From Manhattan penthouses and Hamptons estates to waterfront properties in Miami, mountain retreats in Aspen, and distinguished residences in Southern California, the company's network connects some of America's most desirable markets.
For our Dallas clients, those relationships are particularly meaningful. Many of the people we represent have real estate interests that extend well beyond North Texas. They may own multiple homes, relocate for business, or consider purchasing a second residence in another part of the country. Likewise, Dallas continues to attract buyers relocating from other major markets.
Through our national relationships, we're able to connect clients with experienced local professionals while providing the same personal attention and continuity they expect from Hawkins Real Estate Group. And for agents around the country, we offer the same opportunity in reverse: a trusted Dallas referral partner with established expertise in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and the broader luxury market. These relationships are among the most valuable assets in our business.
Elliman International: Luxury Real Estate Without Borders
The world of luxury real estate is becoming increasingly international, and Douglas Elliman is expanding to meet that opportunity. In 2025, the company announced the launch of Elliman International, establishing a new chapter in its global growth.
Its expansion into France, Monaco, and Saint-Barthélemy introduced the Douglas Elliman brand to some of the world's most desirable luxury destinations. The company subsequently announced additional expansion into the French Alps, including destinations such as Chamonix and Courchevel, as well as plans for Paris. These markets are particularly significant because they appeal to an international clientele whose real estate interests often span multiple countries.
For us, the value of an international network extends beyond the number of locations on a map. It's about developing relationships with professionals who understand their local markets, their clients, and the complexities of buying and selling property across borders.
What makes this international expansion especially exciting is that Douglas Elliman's global ambitions extend well beyond its recently announced markets. The company's commitment to developing new international relationships and exploring opportunities in additional luxury destinations reflects a forward-thinking vision for the future of the brand. For us, that continued investment in global connectivity represents tremendous potential for our clients, our professional relationships, and the opportunities ahead.
“One of the things we love most about being part of Douglas Elliman is our ability to help clients buy and sell real estate anywhere in the world. Through our global network, we have relationships with exceptional real estate professionals who become an extension of our team, sharing the same commitment to personal attention, exceptional service, and care for our clients that we provide here in Dallas.” Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins, Principal Agent & Co-Founder, Hawkins Real Estate Group
We believe this is one of the most compelling benefits of our partnership. Our clients don't have to begin an entirely new search for professional representation every time their real estate interests take them to another market. Through our network, we can help introduce them to qualified professionals who understand their needs and provide the expertise required in their respective locations. Our business is rooted in Dallas, but our relationships extend around the world.
Explore the official Elliman International expansion announcement, French Alps expansion, and Paris announcement.
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing: Billions in Extraordinary Real Estate
One of the most impressive divisions within the Douglas Elliman organization is Douglas Elliman Development Marketing (DEDM). New development is a highly specialized segment of luxury real estate, requiring a sophisticated understanding of architecture, buyer expectations, market positioning, pricing, marketing, and sales. DEDM brings these disciplines together, working with developers and ownership groups to position and market some of the country's most significant residential projects.
And the scale is extraordinary.
In its shareholder communications discussing 2025 results, Douglas Elliman reported approximately:
- $25.3 billion in gross transaction value actively being marketed through its Development Marketing division.
- An additional $7.5 billion in projects expected to come to market through December 2026.
- Approximately $32.8 billion combined across those two reported categories.
These figures reflect the remarkable scope of the division's work and the confidence developers place in its capabilities. DEDM's broader portfolio has included luxury condominiums, waterfront developments, and hospitality-branded residences associated with internationally recognized names such as Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Four Seasons, and Waldorf Astoria.
One particularly meaningful example of this partnership is Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek in Dallas, where Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins serves on the sales team for Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. This extraordinary 17-story development features just 33 private residences and represents Rosewood's first standalone residential tower in Texas. The project holds special significance for Dallas: Rosewood's story began just steps away at the iconic Mansion on Turtle Creek, the brand's original hotel. Today, this new residential landmark brings Rosewood's celebrated hospitality and service to an intimate, residents-only setting in the very neighborhood where it all began.
The appeal of these developments extends far beyond their architecture. Today's luxury buyers increasingly seek properties that combine exceptional design, sophisticated amenities, wellness, privacy, and the services traditionally associated with the world's finest hotels. Branded residences are a particularly compelling example of this evolution.
Through DEDM, Douglas Elliman is connected to the developers, architects, designers, and marketing professionals shaping the future of luxury residential living. For Hawkins Real Estate Group, this expertise is a natural complement to our own experience representing luxury homes, condominiums, and new developments in Dallas. It also allows us to stay closely connected to emerging opportunities and share that knowledge with clients interested in exceptional properties both locally and nationally.
We believe the intersection of luxury residential real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle will continue to create some of the most exciting opportunities in our industry.
Explore Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, its current development portfolio, and the Eklund | Gomes new development collection.
Financial source: Douglas Elliman's 2025 shareholder communication.
The Art of Marketing Exceptional Properties
One of the things we appreciate most about Douglas Elliman is the company's understanding that luxury real estate requires a different approach to marketing. Exceptional homes deserve more than beautiful photographs and a listing on the MLS. They deserve a carefully developed strategy that communicates what makes each property distinctive, reaches the appropriate audience, and creates meaningful interest.
At Hawkins Real Estate Group, this philosophy has always been central to how we represent sellers. We believe the most effective marketing begins long before a home is publicly introduced. It starts with thoughtful preparation, positioning, storytelling, and understanding the buyers most likely to appreciate the property.
Depending on the home and the seller's objectives, our strategy may include private introductions, targeted agent outreach, editorial coverage, professional photography and film, digital advertising, and a carefully coordinated public launch. Douglas Elliman's marketing and public relations resources complement those efforts.
One of Douglas Elliman’s most powerful advantages is its industry-leading public relations team and extensive national media reach. In 2025, Douglas Elliman ranked #1 in Texas for real estate news coverage, generating 6,534 media articles, 13.7 billion in potential audience reach, and $126.8 million in estimated advertising value, outperforming Compass and Sotheby’s across all three measures. For our sellers, this extraordinary media presence creates opportunities for greater visibility, credibility, and exposure far beyond traditional real estate marketing.
Source: Douglas Elliman Public Relations | Meltwater, Texas editorial coverage, January 1–December 31, 2025 | View report
Its relationships across luxury real estate, lifestyle, and media markets create additional opportunities for exposure, while its network of agents provides valuable connections to potential buyers beyond Dallas. The objective isn't simply to reach more people. It's to reach the right people with the right message. For our clients, that combination of personal strategy and broader brand resources can be especially powerful.
Equestrian Excellence: A Connection Spanning Three Decades
Another distinctive aspect of Douglas Elliman's luxury positioning is its longstanding relationship with the equestrian world. In 2026, the company celebrated 30 consecutive years as a partner of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the country's most prestigious equestrian competitions. That relationship dates to 1996.
For three decades, Douglas Elliman has maintained a visible connection to an international community of riders, horse owners, enthusiasts, and families whose lifestyles often include exceptional equestrian properties. The company has also published its own Equestrian magazine, featuring distinctive properties and equestrian lifestyles across luxury markets, including Texas.
For clients with equestrian interests, this kind of specialization matters. Equestrian estates are not simply large residential properties. They can involve acreage, specialized facilities, land-use considerations, and highly specific lifestyle requirements. Having relationships with professionals who understand these properties and the communities surrounding them creates valuable opportunities for buyers and sellers.
For us, the company's commitment to this world is another reflection of its understanding of luxury as a lifestyle, not merely a price point.
Read about Douglas Elliman's 30-year Hampton Classic partnership.
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Elliman Yachts: A New Dimension of Luxury
Douglas Elliman's commitment to the luxury lifestyle extends beyond residential real estate. In March 2026, the company announced the launch of Elliman Yachts, a new offering developed through a strategic relationship with Royal Yacht International.
The initiative debuted in conjunction with the Palm Beach International Boat Show, bringing yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage, and charter services into the broader Elliman luxury lifestyle platform. It's an interesting and forward-thinking expansion.
For many high-net-worth individuals and families, real estate, travel, waterfront living, and yachting are closely connected. A client with a waterfront residence in Miami may also enjoy spending time on the Mediterranean. A family purchasing a second home along the coast may have an equally strong interest in boating and yachting. These interests naturally overlap.
Through Elliman Yachts, the company is recognizing that its clients' lifestyles and interests often extend beyond traditional residential property. We see this as another example of the company's willingness to innovate while remaining focused on the world of luxury.
Read the official Elliman Yachts launch announcement.
What This Means for Luxury Buyers and Sellers in Dallas
For all the advantages of a national and international platform, we believe exceptional real estate representation still begins with something very personal: knowing your market, understanding your clients, and earning their trust.
Dallas is home to some of the most distinctive residential communities in Texas. From the historic estates of Highland Park and the established neighborhoods of University Park to the expansive properties of Preston Hollow and the architectural character of Bluffview, each area has its own personality, lifestyle, and market dynamics. Understanding those differences is an essential part of representing buyers and sellers successfully.
Brandon and Tiffany bring complementary backgrounds and decades of experience to Hawkins Real Estate Group. Our business has been built through personal relationships, local expertise, thoughtful marketing, and a commitment to guiding clients through important decisions with care and discretion. Douglas Elliman strengthens that foundation.
For sellers, the partnership expands our ability to introduce properties to qualified buyers and professional relationships beyond Dallas. For buyers, it creates connections to other markets and experienced real estate professionals throughout the country and internationally. For clients whose lives span multiple cities, it provides continuity and a trusted resource when their real estate interests extend beyond North Texas.
And for real estate agents considering a Dallas referral partner, it offers an established local team with the experience, relationships, and market knowledge to provide exceptional representation. Our clients receive the personal attention of an independent luxury real estate team, complemented by the reach and resources of an internationally recognized brokerage. We believe that's a compelling combination.
Explore our Dallas neighborhood guides or learn more about Brandon and Tiffany Hawkins.
The Future of Luxury Real Estate Is Connected
The world of luxury real estate is evolving. Clients are increasingly mobile. Families own residences in multiple markets. International opportunities are becoming more accessible, and the boundaries between residential real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle continue to evolve.
Yet some things remain constant. Relationships matter. Experience matters. Trust matters. And exceptional service will never go out of style. These are the principles on which we've built Hawkins Real Estate Group, and they're the qualities that attracted us to Douglas Elliman.
We admire the company's 115-year history, its remarkable presence in America's leading luxury markets, its growing international network, and its willingness to continue expanding the services it offers clients. But more than anything, we value the people and relationships behind the brand.
We believe Douglas Elliman is the finest luxury real estate brokerage in the world, and we're proud to be part of its future. Our partnership brings together two complementary strengths: the personalized expertise and relationships of Hawkins Real Estate Group and the extraordinary reach of Douglas Elliman.
For our clients, that means a trusted real estate relationship rooted in Dallas, with connections that extend around the world. And for us, that's a very exciting place to be.
Let's Connect
Whether you're considering buying or selling a luxury home in Dallas, exploring real estate opportunities elsewhere in the world, or looking for a trusted referral partner in North Texas, we'd welcome the opportunity to help.
Hawkins Real Estate Group at Douglas Elliman
Brandon Hawkins
Principal Agent & Co-Founder
Phone: (214) 206-7778
Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins
Principal Agent & Co-Founder
Phone: (972) 979-0978
Dallas Office
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
4514 Travis Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75205
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Brandon and Tiffany Hawkins choose Douglas Elliman?
Brandon Hawkins and Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins chose Douglas Elliman because of its 115-year history, established reputation in luxury real estate, national and international relationships, and specialized services. Their experience working with Douglas Elliman agents before joining the company helped establish the professional relationships and confidence that influenced their decision.
How large is Douglas Elliman?
According to its 2025 annual report, Douglas Elliman generated approximately $39.8 billion in residential gross transaction value, with an average transaction value of $1.86 million. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported 114 offices and approximately 5,800 agents.
What is Douglas Elliman Development Marketing?
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing (DEDM) is the company's specialized residential development sales and marketing division. Its reported portfolio included approximately $25.3 billion being marketed at year-end 2025, with an additional $7.5 billion expected to come to market through December 2026.
Can Hawkins Real Estate Group help clients buy or sell property internationally?
Yes. Hawkins Real Estate Group can help clients connect with experienced real estate professionals around the world through Douglas Elliman's international network and the team's established professional relationships. Local transactions are handled by appropriately qualified professionals in each market.
Does Hawkins Real Estate Group accept referrals from other real estate agents?
Yes. Brandon and Tiffany Hawkins work with real estate professionals throughout the United States and internationally who have clients buying, selling, or relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, particularly in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and other luxury neighborhoods.
What Dallas neighborhoods does Hawkins Real Estate Group specialize in?
Hawkins Real Estate Group specializes in luxury residential real estate throughout Dallas, including Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Bluffview, and surrounding communities, with additional experience across the broader Dallas-Fort Worth market.
About the Authors: Brandon Hawkins and Tiffany Touchstone Hawkins are the principal agents and co-founders of Hawkins Real Estate Group at Douglas Elliman in Dallas, Texas. Together, they bring decades of experience representing buyers and sellers in luxury residential real estate. Their business combines local market expertise, personalized service, sophisticated marketing, and professional relationships extending throughout the United States and internationally.
