Fredrik Eklund

Fredrik Eklund is a Swedish-born real estate entrepreneur, television personality, and bestselling author recognized for his influence in the luxury real estate market. At age 23, Eklund founded an internet company that grew to more than 45 employees before transitioning to investment banking with SEB in Stockholm, London, Singapore, and New York. After relocating to New York City, he initially pursued finance before moving into real estate, joining Douglas Elliman as a broker. During his first year in the industry, Eklund sold $50 million in property and was nominated for Rookie of the Year by the Real Estate Board of New York.

Eklund is widely known for his role on the Emmy-nominated television series "Million Dollar Listing: New York." He co-founded the Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman with John Gomes. The Eklund Gomes Team has been recognized with the ICON Award by Douglas Elliman for career sales exceeding $15 billion and expansion to six cities nationwide. The team has represented a range of high-profile clients, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Gigi Hadid, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Daniel Craig, Alec Baldwin, and Jennifer Lopez.

Eklund also founded Eklund Stockholm New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage in Scandinavia. He has contributed to shaping the New York City skyline through luxury high-rise developments and has expanded his expertise to markets in Miami and Los Angeles. Eklund’s team has consistently set sales records in residential real estate, with coverage in major publications such as New York Magazine, The New York Times, and Page Six.

In addition to his real estate career, Eklund authored the book "The Sell: The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone," which appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. He has also provided real estate market analysis as a guest on NBC's "Today" show. Eklund has been open about his sobriety, crediting it with enhancing his focus and relationships. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of real estate agents and continues to expand his team’s operations across major U.S. markets. Eklund’s career reflects a trajectory of innovation and leadership in global luxury real estate.