Coldwell Banker Warburg's Josue Gonzalez Named REBNY's Rookie of the Year

At the Real Estate Board of New York's 36th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Charity & Awards Celebration, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Josue Gonzalez was named Rookie of the Year. 

The REBNY Rookie of the Year Award, presented at a gathering of over 350 industry leaders at Guastavino’s on May 7, 2025, celebrates early-career agents who exemplify integrity, dedication, and impressive results. Gonzalez earned the distinction after an extraordinary first year that saw him close 13 rental deals in just a few months, transition into sales with a closed transaction by month six, and even begin mentoring his peers.

Josue is quickly becoming one of New York’s most promising young professionals. A finance graduate from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, Gonzalez first landed in Manhattan's fast-paced investment banking and corporate finance world, advising on M&A transactions totaling more than $2 billion. But real estate was always in his DNA. Growing up in Chicago, he watched his mother, Rosie Gonzalez—now a top-producing Coldwell Banker Realty agent in Brookfield, Ill.—build a powerhouse team. Josue credits her mentorship and example as foundational to his success. In less than a year at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Gonzalez went from rookie to rising talent, supporting more than $35 million in transactions while honing his skills alongside a team with over 1,000 homes sold. His mother could hardly contain her pride, watching Josue carry forward the real estate legacy she began.

“Today was a day to remember," she gushed. "My son, Josue, was named 'Rookie of the Year' by REBNY in the highly competitive NYC market! This incredible achievement was a complete surprise, and the look on his face when they called his name and I jumped on stage was priceless! I couldn’t be more proud of his dedication, passion, and relentless drive to succeed. This is just the beginning, Josue—the sky’s the limit! Keep shining and showing the world what you’re made of."

Coldwell Banker Warburg’s legacy of excellence just got stronger—and Josue Gonzalez is only getting started.