Jade Chan has become a name to watch following her TV debut on Netflix's Selling the City.
Selling the City shines a light on the fast-paced, high-priced real estate world in New York City, complete with deals and sales worth tens of millions of dollars. Similar to shows such as Selling Sunset, this show highlights the Big Apple's luxury scene and those who hope to make a living in it a reality.
Part of the team at the center of this show is 38-year-old Jade Chan, a longtime real estate agent in New York who continues to build her name and profile in this market.
Who Is Jade Chan? Biography Details (Age, Passions & More)
Jade Has Lots of Experience Outside Real Estate
Before working in real estate, Chan built up an extensive public relations and marketing background.
This started with her work with the Morgan's Hotel Group, eventually initiating the sales and revenue for the launch of the Mondrian Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she worked to earn her bachelor's degree at Arizona State University.
While in Arizona, she helped produce major events such as NBA All-Star Weekend, the Super Bowl, and the FBR Golf Tournament.
Jade Still Loves Eleonora Despite Their Feud
As seen in Selling the City, Chan had more than her fair share of drama with Eleonora Srugo (learn more about Eleonora and her history here).
Speaking with Netflix's Tudum, Chan explained that their feud reached a boiling point as she felt "betrayed that [her] conversations in confidence were repeated."
While she tried to explain the context behind some of what she said, she let viewers know that she was "not here to throw daggers and go tit-for-tat:"
"It takes a lot to piss me off … a lot, a lot, a lot. I was seeing red [because] I felt betrayed that my conversations in confidence were repeated. It was a manipulative situation because it’s clear to me now that Eleonora wanted to make sure that her girls did not like me. Obviously, things are said on the other side as well, which I completely kept to myself because I’m not here to throw daggers and go tit-for-tat.. The conversation between me and Eleonora was that [Abi] looks old because the entire Gen Z looks old now. Is it nice that I said it? No. But that was the context behind it."
On the other hand, Srugo found herself "disappointed in a lot of Jade’s behavior" during their encounters. Saying Chan could be "negligent and flippant with her remarks," Srugo expressed the pain she felt in not having support from Chan:
"I do think that she can be negligent and flippant with her remarks and not think of the consequences. That doesn’t resonate with me. It hurts me to think that I have a person in my life who is not instinctively supportive of me."
Even through all that drama, Chan did not give up her friendship, being somebody who does not want "to hold onto things:"
"I love Eleonora. She has a big heart, but she can’t get out of her own way sometimes. I’m not someone who wants to hold onto things. I live in a world of complete honesty and transparency, so it is very hard for me to function in friendships that don’t work that way. But I’ve known Jade for six years and I accept her for who she is. Now I feel [better] equipped to know where to place her in my life."
Jade Spends Much of Her Free Time Traveling
Outside of work, one of Jade Chan's biggest passions is traveling and seeing the world, both in and out of the United States of America. In August 2024, she posted pictures on Instagram of herself and a friend at The Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, New York.
June 2022 allowed her to take a trip to Machu Picchu, where she embraced "4 days, 28+ miles of hiking, [and] over 4000+ elevation gain" by walking an incredible amount of stairs:
"After 4 days, 28+ miles of hiking, over 4000+ elevation gain by an uncountable amount of stairs, and 3 nights in a tent on the Inca Trail..MACHU PICCHU…I SEE YOU!! Couldn’t have done it without you"
Other worldwide locations she visited include Abu Dhabi, Mikonos, and Scorpios.
Jade Loves New York
In 2018, Chan spoke with Bella Magazine about her expertise in living in New York City and her favorite parts of it.
When asked about the best thing about living there, she reflected on the Big Apple being "a melting pot for every single culture on the planet" where one can find anything they desire:
"The city is really a melting pot for every single culture on the planet. The best thing about being here is the fact that you can literally get anything you could want or need in a blink of an eye."
On top of naming Mercer Kitchen her favorite restaurant, she also pointed out that her favorite neighborhoods are Chelsea and the West Village. She said she would be "living on a cobblestone street in a brownstone" in the West Village someday:
"This is a tough one! I live in Chelsea so I’d have to say there, of course. But there is also something so quanit and perfect about the West Village. At some point, I will definitely be living on a cobblestone street in a brownstone in the Village."
Jade Has Incredible Real Estate Experience
Chan's real estate experience expands across the entire USA.
She started at Douglas Elliman over 10 years ago and held various roles until she became the Director of Sales. She has consistently ranked in the top 3 percent of employees company-wide and recently earned the New Development Award for her achievements.
As the director of sales of The Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, Chan currently manages a portfolio valued at over $2 billion and holds senior sales management positions at other locations.
Chan's work extends beyond the Big Apple to Manhattan, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, and Miami.
How To Follow Jade Chan Online
Those looking to follow Jade Chan on social media can do so through her private Instagram page (@missjadeee) and her official company Instagram page (@nyc_byjade).
Selling the City is streaming on Netflix.
