Nev Schulman is now a real estate agent

Nev Schulman is stepping into a new role that’s closer to home — literally. 

The longtime host of MTV’s “Catfish” has joined Coldwell Banker Warburg as a licensed real estate agent in New York City, the firm confirmed — and he’ll be swapping catfishers for co-ops.

A native New Yorker, Schulman said the move is both a professional pivot and a personal milestone, shaped in part by his experiences uncovering truth and emotional nuance on reality television.

“Hosting ‘Catfish’ taught me how to listen deeply, build trust quickly and help people navigate some of the most emotional decisions of their lives,” Schulman said in a press release. 

“Real estate in New York is no different — you need empathy, patience and the ability to see through the noise to find the right home.”

His decision to join Coldwell Banker Warburg also reflects a family legacy. Schulman’s father, Robert Schulman, has worked at the firm for more than a decade and is a top-producing agent.

“After watching my father dedicate more than 50 years to this business, it feels meaningful to follow in his footsteps and join Coldwell Banker Warburg — a firm that shares the same values of integrity and personal connection that I grew up admiring,” Schulman said in his statement.

Coldwell Banker Warburg, which was formed in 2021 when Warburg Realty rebranded under the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury banner, focuses on high-end residential properties across Manhattan. 

Robert Schulman previously worked at Warburg Realty for more than 15 years before the merger.

“Beyond his career in television and his strong branding expertise, Nev brings creativity that makes him a natural fit for real estate,” Kevelyn Guzman, regional vice president at Coldwell Banker Warburg, said in the press release. 

“We’re especially proud that he chose CBW as the place to begin this next chapter, and we’re excited to support him as he channels his vision into helping clients find their place in New York.”

Schulman, 40, lives in New York City with his wife, Laura Perlongo, and their three children. 

Outside of television, he’s a dedicated runner and last year completed his seventh New York City Marathon — just months after suffering a serious neck injury in a biking accident.

“I need to move my body for my own mental health,” Schulman told People at the time. “Running, as I discovered in my 30s, is the best medicine for my happiness.”