McEnearney Associates Joins Corcoran Group  

In late November, the Corcoran Group LLC, the top luxury real estate firm in Manhattan, announced that what was once McEnearney Associates — including Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties — will now be called Corcoran McEnearney, its first franchise in the Washington, D.C., region.  

 Corcoran Group President and CEO Pamela Liebman made the announcement, saying in a press release: “I am confident this partnership will flourish, as this area’s discerning clientele aligns perfectly with the Corcoran brand’s premier positioning, while the McEnearney team’s commitment to excellent service resonates with our brand’s premium offerings.”  

Peter Pejacsevich. Courtesy Corcoran McEnearney.

“When they selected us to join their affiliate network, we knew it was the perfect partnership to help us deepen our presence in markets like Georgetown,” Peter Pejacsevich, principal and COO of Corcoran McEnearney, told The Georgetowner. “Their iconic marketing campaigns and strong company culture aligned seamlessly with McEnearney’s longstanding values.”  

McEnearney was a logical choice as the Corcoran Group expanded its reach into key global markets. The move for the brand increases the total number of agents who carry the Corcoran name by almost 10 percent; the physical office count will grow by nearly the same amount. In terms of agents and offices, Corcoran McEnearney — which will join Anywhere sister brands in the area such as TTR Sotheby’s and Coldwell Banker — is the network’s second largest franchise, after Corcoran Icon Properties in California.  

At the time heading up Atoka Properties, Pejacsevich and Scott Buzzelli, now Corcoran McEnearney’s chief strategy officer, acquired Middleburg Real Estate in 2008. In June 2023, McEnearney Associates joined forces with Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties.   

Pejacsevich said the leadership team will remain intact and “continue to operate in the most efficient manner possible as we optimize the integration of Corcoran’s systems.” He expects the collaboration to enhance McEnearney’s reputation and “elevate the experience we provide to both our clients and agents.”   

Regarding the uncertainties the new year may bring, Pejacsevich said he believes D.C.’s economic foundations to be very solid. While acknowledging the many questions and concerns relating to the potential impact of new government efficiency measures, the company knows that any change takes time.   

“Our area’s luxury market is poised to see sustained demand and growth as high-net-worth consumers, especially international, continue to show interest in our exclusive urban and suburban locales,” he said. “Additionally, we are seeing a growth in interest across the outer counties of the D.C. metro area, as hybrid work trends continue and consumers demand more lifestyle amenities.”  

Speaking of “exclusive urban locales,” Pejacsevich called Georgetown “one of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods.” The neighborhood attracts affluent buyers seeking historic charm mixed with modern living, “a perfect encapsulation of the greater D.C. real estate market.” Corcoran McEnearney, he said, is eager to help Georgetown buyers and sellers promote their properties and aid in the navigation of nuanced transactions. 

The Washington Business Journal reported last year that, based on 2023 sales volume of $1.76 billion, McEnearney Associates ranked number 11 among residential real estate companies in the D.C. area.