Pinkwater Metzger Team Leaves Douglas Elliman to Join SERHANT. in the Hamptons

The short version

$160 million in career sales volume is being brought to SERHANT. by the Pinkwater Metzger Team.

$18.66M in sales over the past year was recorded for the team, according to RealTrends Verified data cited by HousingWire, while Behind The Hedges reported the volume as nearly $20 million.

September 15, 2026, marked the official announcement date of the team's move to SERHANT. as reported by HousingWire.

No. 13 among small teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified City list is the rank achieved by the Pinkwater Metzger Team.

The Hamptons luxury real estate landscape has shifted as the high-producing Pinkwater Metzger Team officially departs Douglas Elliman to join SERHANT. HousingWire reported the move on September 15, 2026, followed by coverage from Behind The Hedges on September 23, 2026.

Led by Julie Pinkwater and Will Metzger, the team brings $160 million in career sales volume to Ryan Serhant's brokerage. According to RealTrends Verified data cited by HousingWire, the team generated $18.66 million in sales over the past year, while Behind The Hedges described the past-year volume as nearly $20 million. The team also held a ranking of No. 13 among small teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified City list, and Behind The Hedges noted they previously ranked among the top 15% of Douglas Elliman teams nationwide.

What led to the move?

Julie Pinkwater cited a desire to align with a forward-looking agency as market dynamics evolve. “We believe SERHANT. is leading the pack. As the luxury real estate market rapidly shifts, staying with the best is essential,” Julie Pinkwater said in the company announcement reported by HousingWire and Behind The Hedges.

Before transitioning into real estate, Julie Pinkwater and Will Metzger built backgrounds in New York City media and advertising. Behind The Hedges and HousingWire both noted that this previous experience shaped the team's approach to property marketing and client relations. Furthermore, Julie Pinkwater serves as the chair of the board of trustees of God’s Love We Deliver, according to Behind The Hedges.

What is the team's background in the Hamptons?

The team has established a footprint across Long Island's East End, notably representing the buyer in the highest sale at The Watchcase, a luxury residential complex located in Sag Harbor, as reported by Behind The Hedges.

SERHANT., founded in 2020 by broker and entrepreneur Ryan Serhant, has expanded into 17 markets with more than 2,000 agents worldwide. Behind The Hedges and HousingWire reported that the brokerage focuses its recruitment strategy on high-producing teams in luxury and coastal markets while utilizing proprietary technology and in-house media.

What happens next?

The source material does not mention specific terms of the transition, commission structures, or future team additions to SERHANT.

Frequently asked questions

When did the Pinkwater Metzger Team join SERHANT.?

SERHANT. announced the move on September 15, 2026, with further details published by Behind The Hedges on September 23, 2026.

What brokerage did the Pinkwater Metzger Team leave?

The team moved to SERHANT. after previously building their track record at Douglas Elliman.