Forbes Global Properties Exclusive Member Commands $100M in Active Exclusive Listings; Demonstrates Market Leadership Through Strategic Portfolio Pivot
NASSAU, The Bahamas – MAISON Bahamas, the exclusive Forbes Global Properties member in The Bahamas, today announced record performance results for the first half of 2026. The boutique luxury brokerage reported significant growth across key metrics, driven by a deliberate strategic shift toward high-value purchase transactions and away from high-turnover rental portfolios. The firm currently commands approximately $100 million in active exclusive listings.
H1 2026 Performance Highlights:
Gross Commission Revenue: +34.5% year-over-year
Total Closed Sales Volume: +28.9% year-over-year
Average Commission per Sale: +136.1% year-over-year
Active Exclusive Listings: ~$100 million
Strategic Portfolio Evolution
The results reflect MAISON's intentional repositioning of its transaction portfolio. In H1 2025, the brokerage's mix was 59% rentals and 41% home sales. By H1 2026, that composition had inverted to 42% rentals and 58% home sales—capturing substantially higher value per transaction with reduced operational complexity.
"Our strategic pivot into the luxury segment required discipline and clarity about where the market was moving," said Ryan Knowles, Founder and CEO of MAISON Bahamas. "The numbers confirm that our advisors are executing at the highest level, and the Nassau and Out Islands luxury market is responding to the standard of service we've committed to delivering."
Market Position
MAISON's H1 results and substantial active exclusive inventory position the firm as a leader in The Bahamas' luxury residential and commercial real estate sector. The boutique brokerage provides clients access to a global network of luxury advisors while maintaining deep local market expertise.
"This growth trajectory—combined with nearly $100 million in active exclusive listings—reflects not just transaction volume, but a fundamental shift in how we serve the market," Knowles continued. "We're attracting high-net-worth clients who expect institutional-grade service, confidentiality, and access to curated opportunities. That's the market we're building for."
H2 2026 Outlook
MAISON is leveraging H1 momentum and its robust pipeline to expand its luxury advisory capabilities and deepen its presence in the Nassau and Out Islands markets. The firm is investing in strategic partnerships, market research, and advisor development to sustain growth through the second half of 2026 and beyond.
About MAISON Bahamas
Founded in 2022, MAISON is a boutique luxury real estate brokerage based in Nassau, The Bahamas. Operating across Nassau and the Out Islands, MAISON specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals and investors seeking residential properties, private islands, new development offerings, Class A and B commercial leases, and curated investment opportunities. The firm is positioned around the principles of quiet luxury: discovery, considered glamour, and ease.
