Josh Flagg, James Harris, and David Parnes Are Working Together Again on an Exciting New Venture

Josh Flagg, James Harris, and David Parnes Are Working Together Again on an Exciting New Venture
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After announcing their departure from Mauricio Umansky's brokerage, The Agency, James Harris and David Parnes have more news to share: they're reuniting with their former Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles castmate Josh Flagg.

Keep scrolling to get all the details!

James Harris and David Parnes reunite with Josh Flagg on a new business venture

In addition to joining Carolwood Estates for their new real estate venture, James and David have another project in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, James and David are joining Estate Media, a real estate-focused media company co-founded in 2023 by Josh, Griffin O'Brien, and Andrew Shanfeld.

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Per the company's website, Estate Media "brings together luxury real estate's biggest personalities" to deliver digital media through podcasts, videos, a newsletter, and social content that "entertains and informs." James and David have agreed to make original content for the company while the media company will also oversee their newsletter and podcast, The Blueprint.

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A split of Josh Flagg, David Parnes, and James Harris.
A split of Josh Flagg, David Parnes, and James Harris.

David Parnes visits Hallmark's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 27, 2019 in Universal City, California; Josh Flagg at the City of Hope 2023 Spirit of Life Gala held at Pacific Design Center on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California; James Harris attends The Hollywood Reporter Los Angeles Power Broker Awards presented by The SOCIETY Group on September 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images; Tommaso Boddi/Variety; Jon Kopaloff/The Hollywood Reporter

“Our goal from day one has always been to educate and inspire agents, and now with Estate Media we have more opportunities to do just that," James and David said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tracy Tutor and Fredrik Eklund react to James Harris and David Parnes leaving The Agency

When James and David announced their latest career ventures in an Instagram post on February 21, their former MDLLA castmates Tracy Tutor and Fredrik Eklund were sure to give their thoughts on the matter.

David Parnes and James Harris posing and smiling next to each other at an event.
David Parnes and James Harris posing and smiling next to each other at an event.

David Parnes and James Harris attend Park Elm at the Century Plaza launch event on October 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images

"You guys will always be super successful wherever you are," Fredrik wrote in the comments section, while Tracy gushed, "Thrilled for you guys."

James Harris and David Parnes' statement on their new career ventures

In the aforementioned joint Instagram post, James and David shared the details of their career news in a lengthy caption

"After a decade of remarkable growth and achievement, we bid farewell to The Agency and announce our new partnership with esteemed colleagues at Carolwood Estates. As proud contributors to The Agency’s legacy of excellence and innovation in the real estate industry, our team is grateful for the unwavering support and collaboration of our colleagues, clients, and partners," the duo wrote. "Reflecting on the past decade, we are humbled by the incredible growth, meaningful relationships, and numerous milestones we have shared together. We express our sincere appreciation to The Agency’s leadership team and staff for their guidance, mentorship, and camaraderie throughout our journey." 

They added: "As we look forward, we are excited to embark on this new chapter, further aligning us with like-minded professionals dedicated to excellence and client-centric service. Our partnership comes at a time when Carolwood boasts a dominant 26% market share in the high-end residential real estate market, positioning us for continued success and innovation. Transitioning to Carolwood Estates, we remain steadfast in our commitment to serving clients with the same dedication, integrity, and passion that define our brand. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting new journey in the weeks and months ahead."