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Wokin joins Sroka Worldwide Team

According to Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Lily Wokin has joined the firm as a member of the Sroka Worldwide Team, led by Neal Sroka and recognized as a renowned and unique global entity that brings together a veteran team of multilingual and savvy brokers and consultants. "Lily's extensive knowledge of New York and international luxury sales, and her experience in residential, commercial and resort transactions, make her a natural fit for Elliman and for the Sroka Worldwide Team, one of our firms top-producing teams," said Dottie Herman, president and CEO of Douglas Elliman. "We're so happy to welcome her to the firm." Born in San Francisco, California, and raised throughout the west coast, Wokin has also lived abroad in Thailand, where she gained fluency in the language. She continued her studies at New York University with a concentration in International Business and Global Management. She has since developed an ongoing association with the Royal Thai Consulate General in New York, where she serves as a trusted real estate advisor. "Lily's language skills, ease in relating to people of all cultural backgrounds, and knowledge of international markets make her an incredible asset to our team," said Sroka. "She is dedicated to her work, has a stellar reputation, and brings with her a wealth of experience." Prior to joining Douglas Elliman, Wokin used her creative background in photography and a passion for architecture and fashion as a vessel to live and work overseas across 18 countries. With the international relationships she established, her business acumen and her knowledge of other cultures, she effortlessly and successfully transitioned into the real estate industry. "Douglas Elliman's strong global brand, and partnership with Knight Frank, with reach across five continents, is an incredibly powerful resource in serving my clients," said Wokin. "The Sroka Worldwide Team has a proven expertise and decades of experience in representing a high-profile, international clientele and in navigating real estate markets worldwide. I'm thrilled to be joining this globally renowned team."
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