Stan Ponte

Sotheby's International Realty

Often success is defined not by some narrow metric, but more about a holistic set of passions and priorities. That is, at least, how Stan Ponte has approached his role as global real estate expert, motivational speaker and all-around renaissance man, walking the walk in the high-stakes New York City market.

Ranked second in the city in terms of sales volume last year, Ponte’s accomplishments truly run the gamut both within and outside the industry—from serving as president of a horse rehabilitation and rescue center to personally guiding a high-profile client through the home-buying process in Sardinia.

An accomplished theater professional, he also finished out a four-year term as president of the storied Drama League theater organization, steering members through the darkest days of the pandemic. Any one of these accomplishments would have made 2021 something to celebrate, but put all together, Ponte truly made this year one to never forget.