Top Elliman team Noble Black & Partners exits for Corcoran in controversial move

Douglas Elliman's top team, Noble Black & Partners, has made a surprising return to Corcoran after closing over $250 million in sales and ranking among New York City's top agents. The move has caused some controversy within the industry, as Black had previously spent 10 years at Corcoran before joining Elliman in 2015.

"I am thrilled to return to Corcoran and continue building on the success we have achieved as a team," Black said in a statement.

Black's team, which includes agents Evan Danzig and Matthew Mackay, was ranked No. 4 among the city's top resale agents and No. 13 among new development brokers in The Real Deal's latest rankings. They were also Elliman's top-ranked team.

The move is seen as a major loss for Elliman, as Black and his team were responsible for a significant portion of the firm's sales volume. It is also a major gain for Corcoran, who will now have one of the city's top teams on their roster.

"We are thrilled to welcome Noble Black and his team back to Corcoran," said Pamela Liebman, CEO of Corcoran. "Noble is an incredibly talented and respected broker, and we look forward to working with him and his team to continue delivering exceptional results for our clients."

Some in the industry are questioning whether or not there were any behind-the-scenes negotiations or incentives that played a role in Black and his team's surprising move.

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