Your Agent, Your Advocate
More than a century since we were founded in New York City, we have grown to become one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the nation.
We have earned our reputation for excellence and integrity and we empower our agents to embody those values every day.
Drawing on decades of real estate knowledge and the resources that come with our scale and reach, an Elliman agent is an essential advocate, dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.
Your Network, Your Community
Your Douglas Elliman Agents, Adam & Melissa, belong to a network of real estate professionals spanning key markets across the country. They are colleagues, neighbors, and notable members of their community. They promote local businesses, volunteer their time, and forge true partnerships to support the causes they care about.
We Are Leaders in Your Market
With deep local expertise, Douglas Elliman knows the market inside and out.
Our exclusive Market Report series is a benchmark for residential market information in the region, providing your agent with the data and insights to help you to make critical and timely decisions.
Melissa Borders
After earning a BA in Speech Communications from San Francisco State University, Melissa launched a successful career in Public Relations in the Bay Area. She later relocated to Los Angeles, where she took time off to raise her twins now college students at Boston University and UC Santa Barbara.
Melissa's background in PR and her life experiences have honed her ability to navigate complex situations with grace, always striving for positive outcomes. These strengths are the foundation of her real estate practice, where she ensures a smooth, collaborative experience for buyers and sellers alike.
In 2018, Melissa returned to her hometown and joined the topproducing team at Douglas Elliman alongside her husband and business partner, Adam McKaig. Together, they’ve built a reputation for integrity, commitment, and results reflected in their strong base of repeat clients and referrals.
In 2020, Melissa co-founded Adam’s Angels, a nonprofit formed during the pandemic to serve those in need across Santa Barbara County. The organization has received national recognition, including honors from the President of the United States and the "Heart of the Community" Award presented by Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in 2023.
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Melissa Borders brings a global perspective and a deep local connection to her work in real estate. Her extensive travels have shaped her into a thoughtful observer of human nature and lifestyle trends, a skill thattranslatesseamlesslyintounderstandingclients’needs.
Melissa’s intimate knowledge of Santa Barbara’s neighborhoods, schools, and local services makes her a trusted resource for clients navigating one of life’s biggest decisions. With a passion for real estate, people, and her community, Melissa is ready to help you make your next move with confidence.
Adam McKaig
Adam McKaig was born in Santa Barbara and has been serving his community since birth. His adoration for Santa Barbara started at an early age with his passion for the wonderful outdoor activities that Santa Barbara has to offer: world class hiking trails, surfing, motorcycling and fresh & saltwater fishing.
He started a career in sales in 1998 and had two daughters who are 7th generation Santa Barbarians. Adam’s devotion to Santa Barbara and his family values coupled with his strong negotiating skills have made him continually one of Santa Barbara’s top Real Estate agents for well over 2 decades. Adam has received numerous awards for his sales prowess over the years. Adam can measure his Real Estate sales success by the numerous clients who have bought and sold properties multiple times with him.
In 2020, at the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Adam initiated service to the underserved/at risk Santa Barbara Community with weekly meals, masks, clothing and other essential needs. Within a few months and hundreds of volunteers jumping in to help, it organically grew into Adam’s Angels. The organization has been recognized locally and nationally-from Congress to the President of the United States.
In Adam’s devotion to Santa Barbara and his family values coupled with his strong negotiating skills have made him continually one of Santa Barbara’s top Real Estate agents for well over two decades.
Adam is affiliated with Santa Barbara Board of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors, who continually give praise to his commitment to his clients’ real estate needs and the needs of his community.
Client Testimonials
In fear of a major transition after the passing of my husband, Adam and Melissa presented several practical options for my situation. They were patient, taking the time to propose and thoroughly explain each possibility. After much discussion and exploration, they helped me find the best solution. Today, I'm thriving. It's rare to encounter agents who demonstrate such unwavering integrity and always put their clients first.
Heidi W.
Rarely in our professional life, have we ever worked with such genuine, honest, and enthusiastic people. They crafted a deal that can only be described as a Win- WinWin situation for everybody involved. Every detail was handled exquisitely and the entire process went smoothly from start to finish.
Stacey and John B.
Adam and Melissa were a godsend. They developed an outstanding plan for cleaning, repair, improvement, staging, advertising and marketing of a unique and challenging property. Their skills in all of these areas were second to none. We immediately felt the weight off our shoulders and the confidence knowing we picked the right team.
Chip and JoAnn H.
$3,200,000
136 La Vuelta Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$3,075,000
845 Woodland Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$2,540,000
1005 Woodstock Lane
Ventura, CA 93001
$3,000,055
1204 Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109
$2,300,000 1040 May Court Santa Barbara, CA 93111
$2,300,000 2228 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$2,850,000 1807 Ladera Road Ojai, CA 93023
$2,050,000
302 Arroyo Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$4
$4,260,000
#1 PR in Los Angeles
By reach, article volume, and ad value.
Douglas Elliman is the leading name in Real Estate News.
Total reach of articles mentioning the brokerage
Total number of articles mentioning the brokerage
Total ad value of all news press mentions
6,204 $314.8M
In The Media
Montecito Journal | February 2025
It’s no wonder this gem on the California coast is one of the most desirable places to live. Santa Barbara’s real estate market is as diverse and exquisite as the wines produced in its rolling vineyards.
One company leading the way in this luxury market is Douglas Elliman California, with the Douglas Elliman Montecito team making an extraordinary impact in the Santa Barbara real estate scene. Their expertise in high-end properties, combined with a deep appreciation for the region’s unique lifestyle, ensures that buyers and sellers alike experience nothing short of excellence Whether you ’ re searching for a serene coastal retreat or a vineyard estate in the Santa Ynez Valley, this dynamic team is dedicated to helping you find your next piece of paradise
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In The Media
GLOBAL | June 2024
After less than a month on the market, the California home of former Vice President Al Gore’s daughter Sarah sold Tuesday for $4.75 million.
ROBB REPORT | February 2024
A historic ranch property nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountains above miles of undisturbed California coastline was recently listed for $12 million.
MANSION
In The Media
JOURNAL | March 2024
A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention. You may know her name from her time on The Girl Next Door or perhaps from her show Kendra Sells Hollywood.
ELLIMAN INSIDER | September 2023
Douglas Elliman agent Adam McKaig was honored for his contributions to the community of Santa Barbara, California featuring awards presentations by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
MONTECITO
In The Media
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | June 2022
Johnny Cash’s Former California Home Lists for $1.795 Million. The late singer and his then-wife bought the Ventura County property in the early 1960s and built a ranch-style house.
THE REAL DEAL | November 2020
Inventor and infomercial king Ron Popeil’s latest pitch is for his 150-acre Santa Barbara, listing is held by Douglas Elliman’s Adam McKaig.
In The Media
THE
WALL STREET JOURNAL | May/June 2022
When the coronavirus pandemic shut down California in March 2020, Santa Barbara REALTOR® Adam McKaig needed something to do...
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GLOBAL | May 2022
Students and locals merge for a ‘youthful and vibrant’ culture in California’s Santa Barbara. The city, with no shortage of higher education institutions, has a highly coveted real estate market.
In The Media
A tony triumvirate of uber salesmen from Douglas Elliman, America’s third largest real estate company, have banded together to form a sales colossus.
MONTECITO JOURNAL | March 2022
Santa Barbara Realtor® steps up to help neighbors in need. Adam McKaig and his volunteer group deliver food, medications, and hope to community members.
VISIT CALIFORNIA | 2020
When your neighbor is an angel: meet Adam McKaig of Adam’s Angels. Adam’s Angels is a network of volunteers that collects donated clothing to deliver to seniors and women and blankets and food for the homeless.
MONTECITO JOURNAL | December 2020
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We Bring Buyers to Sellers
Douglas Elliman works within every facet of the real estate industry, with visibility and insight into how each one supports our core commitment: Connecting buyers with sellers. Each of our specialized divisions provides highlevel buyers that your agent can bring to your property.
Our Divisions
Commercial Sales & Leasing
DE Land Title Services
Development Marketing
Farm and Ranch
Global Markets
Relocation
Residential Leasing
— Residential Sales
Property Management
— Sports & Entertainment
Development Marketing
The Douglas Elliman Development Marketing team delivers highly specialized marketing, sales and leasing expertise for new developments throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Florida, California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Texas, as well as internationally.
In addition to our exceptional reach, our hybrid platform of matching experienced new development experts with skilled brokerage professionals provides unparalleled expertise and real time market intelligence to its clients.
$87 Billion
Global New Development Portfolio
Waldorf Astoria Residences, New York
Villa Miami, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands TX
Sports & Entertainment
Douglas Elliman Sports & Entertainment is a highly specialized, first-of-its-kind sales division that provides an elite level of real estate brokerage services for clients within the sports and entertainment industries.
Farm & Ranch
Douglas Elliman’s Farm and Ranch Division brings it all within reach by providing unique expertise to help you find, purchase and settle into your own farm or ranch property.
Elliman International
Douglas Elliman, we ’ ve set the global standard in ultra-luxury real estate built on rarefied properties, skilled agents, and a reputation that commands attention in the world’s most coveted markets.
Our network doesn’t just reach high-net-worth buyers it draws them in. Elliman International extends that reach even further through our strategic partnerships and premiere global platforms that ensure your listing appears exactly where serious buyers are searching—and making decisions.
With Elliman International, your listing doesn’t just enter the market—it commands it.
$1B INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS SALES VOLUME 2021-2024
35M+ AUDIENCE OF POTENTIAL ULTRA HIGH-NET BUYERS
30k NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS
Elliman’s Notable Sales
RECORD SALES
$239,000,000
$150,000,000
COPPER BEECH FARM GREENWHICH, CONNECTICUT Highest Residential Sale in CT
2 Highest Residential Sale in CT
$122,700,000
535 N COUNTY ROAD PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
$105,000,000
1295 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
$89,930,000
1020 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
$79,000,000
12 INDIAN CREEK ISLAND ROAD
$72,500,000 7421 WILLOUGHBY WAY
COLORADO
$69,000,000
CONFIDENTIAL SALE COLORADO
$65,000,000
2188 MANDEVILLE CANYON ROAD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
$56,550,000
$74,348,000
$55,000,000
How We Sell Your Property
Your Story, Your Spotlight
We help put your property in the spotlight and set the stage for attracting the right buyer.
Combining industry-leading public relations with innovative marketing expertise, we craft and tell your property’s unique story like no one else can. We help your agent showcase your property in its best light and attract the right buyer.
Staging Your Home
Highlight your home’s strengths and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers.
According to the National Association of Realtors, 44% of buyers start their home search online. Given the current conditions, home staging is being used to “ wow ” virtual viewers from the very first click.
On average, homes that are staged prior to listing spend 86% less time on the market and sell for 6-25% more than unstaged homes.
We work with local design consultants who will furnish your property to raise its perceived value among potential buyers.
Professional Photography
The Property will be photographed by a quality photographer.
In addition to standard photography, the Property can have drone aerial shots, a floor plan created, and a video showcasing the Property if appropriate.
Pricing Your Property
With access to real-time regional data and internal insights across the Elliman agent network, We will conduct a thorough market analysis and work with you to determine the optimal price and positioning for your property.
Percentage of Buyers Who Will View Property
Asking Price in Relationship to Fair Market Value
Percentage of Prospective Purchasers Who Will Look at Property
Why This Strategy Works
Properties priced at market levels indicate proper appraising, assisting in the buyer’s ability to secure a loan. More buyers are attracted, and more serious offers are received.
Preparing For Launch
Our in-house PR and marketing teams work to driven plan for promoting your property.
From premium photography for custom websites home for live and virtual viewings, we make sure listing.
@DouglasElliman (Across All Profiles)
461K Followers 190M Impressions
Social Media Reach
With approximately 640,000 users across all platforms and delivering more than 367 million impressions annually, our social media channels reach buyers where they are, drive traffic to our website, and give your listing the visibility it deserves.
@DouglasElliman (Across All Profiles)
118K Followers 196M Impressions
@DouglasEllimanRealEstate (Across All Profiles)
101K Followers 7.2M Impressions
X (formerly Twitter)
@DouglasElliman (Across All Profiles)
21.8K Followers 10.6M Impressions
Tik Tok
@DouglasElliman (Across All Profiles)
43K Followers 23.4M Impressions
YouTube
Douglas Elliman (Across All Profiles)
6.5K Followers 4.1M Impressions
The Power of Press
By all measures including reach, article volume and ad value, Douglas Elliman is one of the leading names in real estate news.
Year over year, in 2024 Douglas Elliman increased its potential reach of over 130 billion impressions and equivalent advertising value of $1.2 billion.
$130B
Total potential reach of all articles that mentioned Douglas Elliman.
$1.2B
Total ad value equivalent of all news content that mentioned Douglas Elliman.
25,000
Total number of articles mentioning the brokerage.
Capture Buyer Traffic
With nearly 90 percent of buyers searching for property online, we average more than 10M visitors and 27M page views per year on Elliman.com. Visually stunning and optimized for search, Elliman.com attracts online searchers to your property while syndicating your listing to The Wall Street Journal, Zillow, Realtor.com, and other sites where buyers browse.
Make An Impression
From our best-in-class email marketing and digital advertising to our richly designed brochures and other print materials, our marketing and creative team puts the power of the Elliman brand behind your property.
– Digital & Print Advertising
– Custom Print and Creative
– Custom Email and Social Campaign
– Open House Events
Elliman Magazine
Property Website & Virtual Tour
Exclusive Agent Network
Through our tight-knit network of Douglas Elliman agents and the vital connections and contacts they’ve built, we preview your listing for a priority audience to match your property with potential buyers.
Unequaled experience and expertise
National scale, global reach. An integrated network behind every agent
A personal approach that puts you first.
Douglas Elliman Office Locations
RIVERDALE/BRONX 3544JohnsonAvenue Riverda e,NY10463 718 884 5815
QUEENS
36-29 Bel Boulevard Bays de NY11361 718 631 8900
47-37Vernon Boulevard Long Is and C ty,NY11101 917 386 6164 NASSAU
390 Frank inAvenue Frankl n Square NY11010 516 354 6500
130 7th Street Garden City NY11530 516 307 9406
71 ForestAvenue LocustValley,NY11560 516 759 0400
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154 Plandome Road Manhasset,NY11030 516 627 2800
5066 Sunr se H ghway Massapequa Park NY11762 516 795 3456
2300 Merrick Road Merrick,NY11566 516 623 4500
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998AOld Country Road Pla nview,NY11803 516 681 2600
475 PortWashington Boulevard PortWash ngton NY11050 516 883 5200
304 Merr ck Road Rockvi le Centre NY11570 516 669 3700
1528 O d Northern Boulevard Ros yn NY11576 516 621 3555
263 Sea Cli f Avenue
Sea C iff NY11579
516 669 3600
277Jer choTurnpike Syosset,NY11791 516 921 2262
SUFFOLK 124West Main Street Baby on NY11702
631 422 7510
100West Main Street East sl p,NY11730 631 581 8855
300 Ma n Street,Su te 2 East Setauket NY11733 631 751 6000
2410 North OceanAve,2nd F Farm ngv lle,NY11738 631 585 8500 1772 EastJer choTurnpike Huntington NY11743 631 499 9191
164 East Main Street Huntington NY11743 631 549 4400
110Wa tWh tman Road Su te 106 Huntington Station,NY11746 631 549 7401
*Long Is and Corporate 150 Ma n Street Sayvi le NY11782
631 589 8500 550 Sm thtown Bypass,Suite 117 Smithtown NY11787 631 858 2405
*Commercial
200West Main Street Smithtown NY11787 631 543 9400
NORTHFORK
28200 Main Road Cutchogue,NY11935 631 354 8100
124 Front Street Greenport NY11944 631 477 2220
THEHAMPTONS 2488 Main Street
Bridgehampton NY11932 631 537 5900
20 Main Street East Hampton NY11937 631 329 9400
14West Montauk Highway Hampton Bays,NY11946 631 723 2721
99The P aza
Montauk,NY11954 631 668 6565
138 Ma n Street Sag Harbor NY11963 631 725 0200
70Jobs Lane
Southampton NY11968 631 283 4343
104 Main Street Westhampton Beach,NY11978 631 288 6244
WESTCHESTER
402 Main Street Suite 1 Armonk NY10504 914 273 1001
438 Old Post Road
Bedford,NY10506 914 234 4590
83 KatonahAvenue
Katonah,NY10536 914 232 3700
135 Purchase Street Rye,NY10580
26 Popham Road
Scarsdale,NY10583 914 723 6800
NEWJERSEY
221 R ver Street Hoboken,NJ 07030 201 721 8610
803 R ver Road,Suite 101 Fair Haven NJ 07704 732 387 3807
CONNECTICUT GREENWICH
75Arch Street Greenwich CT06830 203 622 4900
NEWCANAAN
199 E m Street New Canaan,CT06840 203 889 5580
MASSACHUSETTS
BOSTON - BACKBAY 20 Park P aza,Suite 820 Boston MA02116 617 267 3500
BOSTON-DOWNTOWN 46-48 Batterymarch Street Boston MA02110 617 267 3500
NANTUCKET 12 Oak Street,Suite B Nantucket,MA02254 508 365 2833
WELLESLEY 40 Centra Street Wel es ey MA02482 781 472 1099
FLORIDA
AVENTURA
18851 NE 29Avenue 530 Aventura FL33180 305 728
BAYHARBORISLANDS
1021 Kane Concourse Bay Harbor slands FL33154 305 866 4566
BOCARATON
444 East Pa metto Park Road Boca Raton FL33432 561 245 2635
COCONUTGROVE
3059 GrandAvenue #340 Miami FL33133
305 695 6070
CORALGABLES
1515 Sunset Drive,10 Cora Gables,FL33143
305 695 6060
DELRAYBEACH
900 EastAtlant cAvenue,1 & 2 Delray Beach FL33483 561 278 5570
FORTLAUDERDALE
450 East Las Olas Boulevard,140 Ft Lauderda e,FL33301 954 874 0740
2100 North Ocean Boulevard,402 Ft Lauderda e,FL33305 954 828 1858
1121 E Broward Blvd,Suite 200, Ft Lauderda e,FL33301 954 947 0121
1 North Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd Ft Lauderda e FL33304 954 522 3339
JUPITER
400 South US H ghway 1 C1 Jup ter FL33477 561 653 6100
MIAMI
5555 Biscayne Boulevard,302 Miami FL33137 305 677 5000
MIAMIBEACH
1111 Linco n Road,805 Miami Beach FL33139 305 695 6300
120 Ocean Drive,110 Miami Beach,FL33139 305 695 6075
NAPLES 536 Park Street Naples,FL34102 239 799 5303
800 Harbour Dr ve Naples,FL34103 239 799 5300
PALMBEACH
340 Royal Po ncianaWay M302 Palm Beach,FL33480 561 655 8600
PONTEVEDRABEACH 820A1AN,E8 PonteVedra Beach FL32082 904 834 0032
SANTAROSABEACH 3124West County H ghway 30a, Suite 2 Santa Rosa Beach,FL32459 850 806 1410
SARASOTA 1350 Ma n Street Sarasota,FL34236 941 867 6199
SEBASTIAN 905Vi lage Square Unit 2 Sebastian FL32958 772 763 1500
WELLINGTON 13501 South Shore Blvd,102 Wel ington,FL33414 561 653 6195
10680 Forest Hil Boulevard,220 Wel ington,FL33414 561 758 1605
WESTON 1675 Market Street Suite 211 Weston FL33326 954 947 0120 1647 Bonaventure Blvd Weston FL33326 954 947 0122
ST PETERSBURG 100 Beach Dr ve NE,Suite 101/102 St Petersburg FL33701 727 698 5708
VEROBEACH
3001 Ocean Dr ve,Suite 106 Vero Beach FL32963 772 763 1500
COLORADO
BASALT
310 Market Street First Floor, Off ce 102 Basalt,CO 81621 970 925 8810
ASPEN
630 East HymanAvenue Su te 101 Aspen,CO 81611 970 925 8810
520 East DurantAvenue Su te 102 Aspen,CO 81611 970 925 8810
520 East DurantAvenue Su te 201 and 202 Aspen CO 81611
SNOWMASS 16 Kearns Road,Su te 113 SnowmassVi lage CO 81615 970 923 4700
CALIFORNIA LOSANGELES
150 E Camino Drive,300 Beverly H lls,CA90212 310 595 3888
24025 Park Sorrento,Suite B Calabasas CA91302 424 203 1800
103 S Robertson Boulevard LosAngeles,CA90048 310 819 3250
11990 SanVicente Blvd,100 LosAngeles,CA90049 424 203 1800
MALIBU
23465 C v c CenterWay LLC Bui ding 9 Ma ibu CA90265 310 975 3870
PASADENA 251 S LakeAve,Su te 800 Pasadena CA91101 626 204 5252
ORANGECOUNTY 3700 East Coast Hwy Corona De Mar,CA92625 310 819 3250
8202 Cabot Road,510 Laguna Niguel CA92677 949 354 0450 12 Corporate Plaza,Su te 100 Newport Beach,CA92660 949 270 0440810
DELMAR
853 Camino Del Mar Su te 100 De Mar,Ca 92014 619 363 4038
