1. Douglas Elliman appointed Chris Reyes as Chief Technology Officer. 2. Reyes brings over 20 years of real estate and tech experience. 3. His leadership aims to enhance technology and services at Douglas Elliman. 4. The company focuses on innovative solutions for agents and clients. 5. Reyes' past success includes roles at prominent real estate firms.
The appointment of a skilled CTO could enhance Douglas Elliman's competitive edge, potentially boosting investor confidence. Historical instances show that strategic technology leadership in real estate often correlates with improved operational efficiencies and growth.
The CTO's role is crucial for driving innovation and operational strategy, directly affecting Douglas Elliman’s market positioning. Leadership changes, especially in technology, welcome fresh perspectives potentially beneficial for growth, making this announcement notably impactful.
Long-term impact expected due to significant technology initiatives led by Reyes. Effective technology transformation typically requires time to yield results, as seen in other firms that enhanced services through tech advancements.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC ("Douglas Elliman"), one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, today announced the appointment of Chris Reyes as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Reyes joins Douglas Elliman from Brown Harris Stevens where he served as CTO.
In his new role, Reyes will oversee Douglas Elliman's technology team, infrastructure, product launch, and software development across all regions nationally. He brings more than two decades of experience innovating enterprise platforms and services in the real estate and financial services sectors.
"Chris is a proven technology leader with deep expertise in building scalable platforms that empower real estate professionals," said Michael S. Liebowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman. "His track record of implementing innovative solutions and his intimate understanding of the needs of agents and clients make him the ideal leader to drive our technology vision forward. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Douglas Elliman family."
Before joining Brown Harris Stevens, Reyes served as Chief Technology Officer at GuardHill Financial Corp., where he led the company's technology strategy and operations for seven years at one of the nation's leading mortgage banks. Prior to that, he spent more than 15 years advancing technology initiatives within the residential real estate sector as Managing Director of Technology, overseeing complex infrastructure implementations for prominent firms including Citi Habitats and The Corcoran Group. Throughout his career, Reyes has been instrumental in delivering innovative technology solutions that have empowered thousands of real estate professionals and supported large-scale organizational growth and transformation.
"Douglas Elliman's commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with my passion for leveraging technology to enhance the real estate experience," said Reyes. "I am excited to drive technology transformation across departments for the benefit of our agents and clients. "Since the start of my career, I have closely followed Douglas Elliman's leadership and forward-thinking approach in the real estate space, and I am honored to join the firm as it continues to shape the future of the industry."
A native of New York City, Reyes lives with his wife, two sons and dog in Port Washington, Long Island.
About Douglas Elliman Inc.
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, which is one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the United States with operations in New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In addition, Douglas Elliman Inc. sources, uses and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology ("PropTech") solutions and companies and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, mortgage as well as settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman Realty is available on its website, www.elliman.com.
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