Overview of a Breakthrough Move
In a landmark expansion, douglas elliman enters hampshire as the luxury firm opens a New Hampshire operation. The Sarkis Team will lead the local effort with Adam Pettitt joining to anchor the market entry. The Lakes Region listing portfolio will be a centerpiece of the early NH strategy. Observers note the move signals how douglas elliman enters hampshire in a market with strong luxury demand.
The Sarkis Team Expands North
Led by brothers George and Manny Sarkis, the team has built a strong Northeast presence, closing hundreds of deals across the region. Pettitt’s addition deepens the group’s capability in the Granite State as it accelerates its Northeast expansion plans and integrates New Hampshire into its luxury development playbook.
LOOKOUT Lake Winnipesaukee: A New NH Development
- Location: Laconia, NH, with views of the Ossipee and Belknap mountains
- Project: LOOKOUT Lake Winnipesaukee, a four-season, luxury residential offering
- Units: 48 total in the development portfolio
- Remaining for sale: 5 of 38 units
- Price points: active listings at $779,900 and $1,029,000
The LOOKOUT project underscores the NH entry as a flagship luxury development for The Sarkis Team, aiming to blend resort-style living with high-end residential comfort in a sought-after Lakes Region setting.
Adam Pettitt’s NH Role
Pettitt will officially represent The Sarkis Team in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, bridging the brand’s luxury service with local market knowledge to push the new market forward.
Market Context and Strategy
New Hampshire has drawn buyers to its lakefront and mountain properties as demand for luxury homes remains resilient. The Sarkis Team consistently posts strong performance in the Northeast, a factor that could accelerate listings and deal velocity under the Douglas Elliman banner in this new state.
Quotations
George Sarkis stated, "Adam fits our culture and strategy, and his deep knowledge of New Hampshire makes him the right fit at the right time." He added, "This partnership creates a strong path in luxury and development across the Northeast."
Adam Pettitt commented, "I am proud to join The Sarkis Team and represent a respected brand in New Hampshire. I look forward to growing our presence across the Lakes Region and beyond."
What It Means For New Hampshire
This marks a significant step for a national luxury broker to establish a formal footprint in the Granite State. The entry pairs Elliman’s marketing and client-services capabilities with The Sarkis Team’s regional strength, potentially lifting liquidity and expanding the pool of luxury listings in NH, including luxury lakefront opportunities like LOOKOUT Lake Winnipesaukee.
Performance and Momentum
- 2024 Sarkis Team: 209.8 transaction sides, totaling over $312 million in volume
- 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings: No. 1 ranked large team in Massachusetts
- First-ever Douglas Elliman entry into Hampshire market
As NH buyers monitor rates and inventory, douglas elliman enters hampshire could catalyze a broader luxury surge in the state while giving The Sarkis Team a structured national platform to support its expansion in the Northeast.
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