UK Native Brings International Network and Experience to Elliman
Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the second largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, is pleased to announce that Andrew Borland has joined The Katzen Team. Founded and led by Frances Katzen, the team has been consistently ranked as one of Elliman’s top 10 producing teams in Manhattan for the past decade. Borland will take on his new role at Elliman’s New York headquarters, located at 575 Madison Avenue.
Borland comes to Douglas Elliman from Sotheby’s International Realty with over five years of real estate experience and over $85 million in sales in the past year, including deals at the prestigious 555 Park Avenue, a townhouse at 334 East 69thStreet and multiple signed deals in new construction alongside conversions, most notably at 108 Leonard. He brings approximately $70 million worth of business to Douglas Elliman | Knight Frank via several listings in Paris. Borland works with high-profile clientele, but his approach has always been under the radar. Analytical and value-driven, he strives to achieve the best quality results for his client and has exceeded every time, which is why his business has exploded.
“I am very excited to welcome Andrew to the team,” said Katzen. “Having worked with him on various deals in the past, I have seen first-hand that his intelligence and sophistication will be a perfect fit for our clientele and group as a whole. He has shown remarkable versatility with multiple buyers who are seeking homes in New York and international markets, and I’m thrilled to have him on board.”
Borland was born and raised in the United Kingdom, making the move stateside in 2013. He maintains deep connections to his home country and uses his international contacts and expertise to service his clients on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Andrew has proven himself to be a true professional in this industry over the past several years, and we know that he will be a great credit to our firm as well,” said Steven James, President and CEO of New York City, Douglas Elliman. “He is an excellent addition to the already successful Katzen Team, and will surely help to continue building on their momentum.”
An elite, professional, and dynamic group of brokers who specialize in domestic and international real estate, The Katzen Team serves their clientele with an expertise in creative marketing, positioning, and keen negotiating tactics. In addition to Katzen, Borland will be working alongside Peter Burval, Karen Davidson, Kelsey Martin, Lisa Reneau, Lancelot Watson-Taffe, and Andrew Feiwel.
“I’m excited to embark on this next stage in my career, having long respected Fran and the great work she and her team have done throughout the years,” said Borland. “It’s important to me to continue to work with my clients in the UK. I was drawn to Elliman’s unique relationship with Knight Frank, their strong London connections and the opportunity to take on a more hands-on role with my international referrals at this reputable firm.”
A graduate of Swansea University in Wales with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in American Studies, Borland previously worked in the Admissions Office at his alma mater and spent a year studying at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He lives in New York with his wife, Kristen, and their twin daughters, Carys and Elizabeth.
About Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman Real Estate is the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the second largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. With more than 7,000 agents, the company operates approximately 120 offices in New York City, Long Island, The Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, California, Colorado, Massachusetts and Texas. Moreover, Douglas Elliman has a strategic global alliance with London-based Knight Frank Residential for business in the worldwide luxury markets spanning 60 countries and six continents. The company also controls a portfolio of real estate services including Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Douglas Elliman Property Management and Douglas Elliman Commercial. For more information on Douglas Elliman as well as expert commentary on emerging trends in the real estate industry, please visit elliman.com.
