Stefani Markowitz

Stefani Markowitz is President of Charles Rutenberg LLC, one of New York City’s largest real estate brokerage companies, where she leads an experienced management team responsible for more than 600 licensed agents. The company’s 100% commission model favors entrepreneurs, rewarding independent operators with the highest payout in the industry. In 2015, Ms. Markowitz introduced a full real estate education curriculum, built around seminars from industry leaders and specialists to support agent needs. She facilitates team building and encourages collaborative work amongst agents. Stefani also formed a partnership with Wounded Warriors to fast-track veterans into second careers with the company. Prior to joining Rutenberg, Ms. Markowitz worked on a myriad of high profile deals at The Heddings Property Group, Douglas Elliman and The Modlin Group. She is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, as well as the Real Estate Divisions of UJA, AIPAC, and FIDF. Her reputation for marketing luxury properties to elite foreign buyers was built on complete discretion and offering personalized client services to close transactions effectively. In her current management role, Stefani interviews every new agent and seals top-level partnerships with developers to secure exclusive listings for the firm. Ms. Markowitz is an honors graduate of the University of Michigan, an avid tennis player, and also enjoys dance, theater, fitness and fashion. She is an active supporter of The New York City Rescue Mission, City Harvest and Race for the Cure.