Jana Kolpen

Douglas Elliman Real Estate welcomes the highly-regarded Jana Kolpen to the firm. Kolpen has over a decade of professional experience in the marketing and real estate industries, and was formerly a top broker with Corcoran Group. She is also a successfully published author and illustrator, with original work licensed under a major tabletop and home accessories company.

With a positive attitude and passion for her clients, Kolpen brings an unparalleled work ethic to the table. Her unique background in marketing has made her an expert in effectively introducing a new home or investment property to the market. She features all her listings with a creative eye and positions them for a profitable sale. Kolpen also utilizes all essential means of social media to reach out to prospective buyers, guaranteeing maximum exposure for her clients.

“Jana is a very talented real estate agent with incredible people skills,” said Dottie Herman, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman. “She goes the extra mile to make sure her clients and their investments are taken care of. We are thrilled to have her with us at Elliman.”

Jana recently created The Kolpen Team as a way of providing complete services to her clients. The spectacular members of her team, Jeffrey Canfield, William Gillen and Patricia MacKenzie each have with a diverse skill set. Jana also employs a stager to make her listings look the best possible which helps sell them for record prices. Jana believes selling real estate is an art. Her team motto is 'Understanding the Art of Real Estate'.


As a longtime resident of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Kolpen is a seasoned broker and has completed lucrative sales throughout the fluctuating real estate market. She has closed deals with a wide range of clients from celebrities, CEOs, and managing directors of major companies, with whom she continued to expand her vast network with referrals to their children and grandchildren.

“I treat my clients like an extended family” said Kolpen. “It is important for them to know that they are in good hands throughout the transaction process, and I make sure it goes as smoothly as possible for them. I look forward to continue establishing close client relationships under the notable Douglas Elliman name.”

Kolpen graduated from Columbia University, Teachers College with a degree in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the worlds of food, entertainment, art and caring for her two dogs and seven hens.