Wen J. Shi is a New York–based real estate advisor at Douglas Elliman, known for her rapid rise in the city’s highly competitive luxury market. In just a few years, Wen has sold over $200 million in real estate , quickly establishing herself as a trusted advisor at the intersection of new development, high-end resale, and modern wealth. In the past year alone, she closed over $140 million in new development volume —a trajectory achieved by providing world-class service backed by deep industry knowledge.

Wen advises high-net-worth individuals, families, investors, and entrepreneurs on strategic real estate decisions across New York City. Her client base spans technology, finance, entertainment, and private enterprise, including both established and emerging buyers and sellers. Constantly ranking Top 25 in Manhattan Sales, she is known for her ability to step into complex transactions quickly, align stakeholders, and deliver results with precision.

Before real estate, Wen built and scaled businesses across media, fashion, and technology, working with brands like Theory Japan, consulting on Natural Diamond Council’s path to reach 125 million annual visitors, and developing enterprise partnerships for a unicorn blockchain startup.

Originally from China and raised in South Florida, Wen studied at Parsons School of Design and completed an Executive Certification in Digital Marketing at Columbia Business School. She remains deeply involved in philanthropy and mentorship initiatives, having supported fundraising for Mentoring USA, served with the New York Junior League, sat on the board of Girls in Tech, and now co-founder of Women Forward in Tech.