Long Island, New York - Prudential Douglas Elliman is pleased to announce the arrival of Tom Tripodi, an Associate Broker whose extraordinary sales results have placed him in the upper echelon of realtors in the United States. Having graced the cover of GQ Magazine, Tripodi left a successful international modeling career to pursue his interest in real estate. From being one of the world's top three models and Coldwell Banker's number two agent in the tri-state area, which ranks him in the top two percent of realtors in the nation, Tripodi himself is a constant success story. "We welcome Tom to the firm, and are confident that he will be a 'model' of success", said Dottie Herman, President and CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman. "This seasoned broker has been recognized for his innate salesmanship and entrepreneurial skills throughout his career".

A native Long Islander, Tripodi's extensive knowledge of its neighborhoods allows him to provide his clients with comprehensive real estate knowledge and advice. In his new capacity at Prudential Douglas Elliman, he will specialize in high-end and waterfront properties in Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach, and Point Lookout. He will also manage the Tripodi Group, commprised of six agents and specializing in Fine Homes. Having once run the largest time-share company in the world located in Hawaii, Tripodi is an active member of his Lido Beach community, an avid fisherman and a high school wrestling coach. Tom Tripodi is committed to excellence in all his life endeavors.