Prudential Douglas Elliman took down Linda Stein's listings, instead posting a memory of her. It reads, "We are filled with sadness that Linda Stein, our colleague for over 20 years, our friend, and an icon in the industry, passed away in the early morning of October 31. She was a bright light who quickly rose to fame once she entered the real estate business and became known as the “Realtor to the Stars”. Linda loved the challenge of working in the competitive housing industry. Described as feisty, talented, charming and relentless, she used her many skills and talents to forge a place in this business like no other. And she made a difference, not only to her customers but to everyone who worked with her. More than anything though, Linda was full of life - and to those who had the pleasure of knowing her personally, she was much loved for her wit and humor. We will miss her terribly and our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time."
Stein represented the Beard estate in Montauk, which the New York Post reported today that she almost closed. "Page Six called Stein a month ago when we heard her $20 million deal to sell photographer Peter Beard's spread in Montauk had fallen through after Beard's wife, Najma, had decided to up the price," according to the paper. "Stein told us she tracked down Beard in Europe to try to make the deal. 'His wife couldn't find him, but I found him,' Linda laughed. But she asked us to not write about it, because she was still hoping to make the sale."