Seasoned Real Estate Finance Executive Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience, Joining The Agency's Independently Owned Offices Across New Jersey, Manhattan and Westchester
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Agency today announced the appointment of James Corcoran as Chief Financial Officer for the independently owned New York and New Jersey offices led by owner and CEO Ilija Pavlovic, including operations across New Jersey, Manhattan and Westchester. The offices, which recently transitioned from Christie's International Real Estate to The Agency, are part of Pavlovic's expansive real estate business spanning key markets throughout the tristate region. In his new role, Corcoran will oversee financial strategy, planning and operations across the organization as it enters its next chapter under The Agency brand.
The appointment follows the June 2026 affiliation that brought approximately 1,200 agents across 26 offices throughout the greater New York metropolitan region to The Agency, significantly expanding the global brokerage's presence throughout the Northeast. As Pavlovic's newly transitioned offices continue their integration with The Agency, Corcoran's appointment represents a meaningful investment in the experienced leadership, financial expertise, systems and operational infrastructure supporting the organization's continued growth.
"As we enter this exciting new chapter with The Agency, we are making meaningful investments in the people, systems and infrastructure that will support our agents and business for years to come," said Ilija Pavlovic, CEO of The Agency's independently owned New Jersey, Manhattan and Westchester operations. "James brings an exceptional combination of financial discipline, operational expertise and deep knowledge of the real estate industry. He understands what it takes to build and support a sophisticated brokerage at scale, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue to strengthen our business and position it for long-term growth." added Sonja Cullaro, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of The Agency's same independently owned offices mentioned.
Corcoran brings more than 20 years of experience spanning real estate, finance, operations and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Acquisitions at The Agency, where he focused on identifying and supporting strategic growth opportunities for the global brokerage. Prior to The Agency, Corcoran spent four years with Anywhere Real Estate, holding senior leadership positions focused on sales strategy, business development and operations and helping drive enterprise transformation initiatives across national real estate brands. Previously, Corcoran spent more than six years with Engel & Völkers Americas, ultimately serving as Chief Financial Officer of Company-Owned Operations and Senior Vice President of Finance for Franchise Operations. During his tenure, he helped oversee the financial and operational infrastructure supporting the brand's expansion throughout the Americas.
Earlier in his career, Corcoran served as Controller at Town Residential and spent nearly a decade with Weichert Realtors, where he held senior financial leadership roles. Throughout his career, his expertise has encompassed P&L management, budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, M&A integration, operational efficiency, enterprise transformation and strategic growth.
"This is an incredible opportunity to join a business with tremendous scale, market expertise and potential at such an important moment in its evolution," said James Corcoran. "The transition to Ilija and his offices at The Agency creates an exciting foundation for what comes next. I look forward to working alongside Ilija, Sonja and the broader leadership team to build upon the strength of these offices, further enhance our financial and operational infrastructure and ensure we have the systems and resources in place to support our agents, teams and clients as we continue to grow."
Corcoran's appointment represents the latest step in that evolution and underscores a broader commitment to investing in best-in-class leadership, financial expertise and operational infrastructure as The Agency continues to build its presence throughout the Northeast. With this tri-state addition of offices, The Agency enters a new chapter of Northeast leadership, bringing together the best of boutique expertise and global reach in one of the most important real estate markets in the world. For more information visit www.TheAgencyre.com
About The Agency
The Agency is a global, luxury real estate brokerage representing clients across residential, new development, resort, and vacation rental markets worldwide. Since its founding in 2011 by Mauricio Umansky, The Agency has closed more than $104 billion in real estate transactions and grown to more than 190 offices across 19 countries. Consistently ranked among the top brokerages in the industry, The Agency is recognized as one of the fastest-growing boutique luxury real estate brands in the world. Redefining the traditional brokerage model, The Agency fosters a culture of true collaboration, where every client and listing is represented in a shared environment of partnership. Clients and agents alike benefit from the power of a global network and access to a full suite of in-house services, including creative, public relations, relocation, development, core services, and industry-leading technology.
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