As Team Leader of The Elias Group, Elias I. Yassine works with a specialized team of 7 agents whose expertise lies in sales and rentals, as well as corporate and international relocation. He also serves as a direct sponsor to medical patients around the world, facilitating their move to New York City for treatment with New York?s top medical providers. The Elias Group helps hundreds of clients find or sell their homes every year, making them one of the highest-grossing groups at Keller Williams in New York City.

Elias?s success comes from his keen sense of customer service and focus on listening to his clients' needs prior to consulting his database of real estate owners and landlords throughout New York City. This dedication to outstanding customer service was honed over 10 years as an executive in the hospitality business where he oversaw the corporate accounts for some of New York and Connecticut?s most premier luxury hotels while managing all aspects of sales, trend forecasting, events, and concierge services for the thousands of monthly guests in each accommodation. During this time, Elias?s high-end clientele included some of the most successful brokerage teams and owners in New York City real estate.

Elias and his team are well versed in the city?s inventory, saving their clients time by only showing what accurately matches what they are seeking. Elias?s negotiation skills are second to none, a vital business trait in New York?s competitive real estate landscape. Additionally, the team has deep-rooted relationships with some of the most prominent landlords and owners throughout New York City. This rolodex of contacts gives The Elias Group early access to information about upcoming listings for both sales and rentals. One client of The Elias Group recalls, ?I was hunting for an apartment for two months until I met Elias. Within a week, he showed me my apartment. I immediately put in an offer and am still living in the apartment today. He has extensive inventory knowledge and only showed me what I was seeking.?Elias speaks French and Arabic as he was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He grew up in New York City after his family moved to the US in the early 1980's. As one of 8 siblings, to whom he credits his excellent negotiation skills, Elias comes from a large family and has lived in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan for most of his life. He attended Forest Hills High School in Queens and is a graduate of Hunter University.When he is not working with clients or enjoying his Upper East Side neighborhood, Elias is an avid badminton player who has played at the national level, participated in competitions across China, and continues periodical trainings in Malaysia. He also coaches badminton at Nightingale High School in Carnegie Hill and volunteers with SportsandSocialChange.org, coaching and assisting children with disabilities in horseback riding. To contact Elias, please call his mobile phone at 347-228-7370, email him at Elias@kwnyc.com, or connect with him on Linkedin and Facebook.