Risk factors

Douglas Elliman (DOUG) risk factors

Item 1A of every Douglas Elliman Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next.

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  • FY2025 10-K risk factors

    44 risks, 10 new, 7 dropped, 6 reworded since the prior year. Douglas Elliman faces heightened exposure to real estate antitrust litigation and regulatory scrutiny surrounding broker commissions.

    Filed Mar 16, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors

    41 risks. Douglas Elliman is heavily dependent on residential real estate markets, particularly the New York metropolitan area which generated roughly 48% to 52% of revenues from 2022 to 2024. The business faces intense competition for agents, rising mortgage rates from Federal Reserve policies, and declining home inventory levels. Operations are also exposed to regulatory scrutiny and litigation regarding MLS and industry commission practices.

    Filed Mar 17, 2025