Who He Is
Ryan Serhant is one of the most recognizable real estate agents in the United States, known for his work selling high-end properties in New York City and for starring in the television series Million Dollar Listing New York. He arrived in New York in 2008 as an actor with almost no money, took a part-time job as a real estate agent during one of the worst housing markets in American history, and built his way to leading one of the top-producing real estate teams in the country. He later founded his own brokerage, SERHANT.
Why He Matters
Ryan Serhant entered real estate with no connections, no financial safety net, and no prior experience, during a recession that was devastating the housing market. His career illustrates that this profession genuinely rewards effort, personality, and a willingness to learn on the job. He has also been unusually transparent about the business of real estate, sharing the strategies, failures, and mindset shifts that shaped his success. For young people who are entrepreneurial, competitive, and interested in a career where their income is directly tied to their output, Serhant's path offers a concrete and motivating example.
