Get to Know Me

Rao Ali Shaan Khan is a NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker and owner of RK Realty Group, a full-service real estate brokerage based in Melville, serving buyers and sellers across Long Island and Queens. Known for his client-centered approach, Shaan brings passion, empathy, and deep industry expertise to help New Yorkers navigate the complex process of buying and selling homes with confidence.

In 2023, Shaan was named Salesperson of the Year by the Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR), the fourth-largest REALTOR® association in the United States—a recognition of his outstanding performance, professionalism, and service to clients.

Shaan is the President-Elect of LIBOR, where he has served on the Board of Directors since 2020. His leadership roles include chairing the Strategic Planning, Budget & Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Bylaws Committees. He led the development of LIBOR’s 2022–2024 Strategic Plan, which placed diversity, equity, and inclusion at the core of the association’s vision.

He also serves as a Director for both the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR), representing the interests of real estate professionals and consumers at both the national and state levels. At NYSAR, he chairs the Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity Committee, leading efforts to promote equitable access to housing across New York.

Shaan has earned several of the real estate industry’s most respected professional credentials, including the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation—the highest credential awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® for residential real estate—a distinction held by fewer than 3% of agents nationwide.

A Licensed Real Estate Instructor, Shaan teaches with a focus on ethical practice, consumer protection, and professional growth.

In 2025, he was honored with LIBOR’s Young Professionals Network “Visionary” Award, recognizing his leadership and forward-thinking contributions to the industry.

In 2021, Long Island Business News recognized him with its Diversity in Business Award for his role in establishing LIBOR’s first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and driving systemic change within the profession.

Before entering real estate, Shaan served as Director of Community Affairs and Constituent Services for Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer. In that role, he spearheaded reforms to Manhattan’s 12 community boards, resulting in increased education and training for members and a significant rise in appointments from historically underrepresented communities.

In addition to his work on community-based planning and land use issues, Shaan authored Led Astray, a 2013 investigative report that exposed systemic abuses within New York City’s animal shelter system.

Shaan is a graduate of NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, holding a B.S. in Economics and Marketing with a minor in Psychology.