Erik Conover is a YouTuber, actor and filmmaker who enjoys documenting his adventures. In addition to travel videos, Erik’s channel is known for the series giving people a glimpse into luxury properties. Previously Conover worked as a real estate broker in New York at Nest Seekers. As a full-time content creator, Erik Conover has a net worth of $2 million.
Early Life
Conover was born on October 21, 1989, in Pomona, New Jersey. For college, Erik went to Northeastern University in Boston and studied Communication and Media, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2013.
After graduating, he left for New York in hopes of breaking into the entertainment industry. Initially he looked for acting gigs, but worked low-paying jobs to pay the bills.
YouTube Career
The aspiring actor had various jobs before starting a YouTube channel. In 2016, Erik began uploading vlogs about his daily life and the channel popped off after his first travel vlog. Next, he focused more on filming his adventures and sometimes uploads his workout routines.
The most popular exercise video is when he worked out and ate like Chris Hemsworth. He also got the chance to meet Hemsworth and train with the actor’s personal trainer. Currently, Conover’s YouTube channel has 2.73 million subscribers.
Luxury Listings
Apart from travel and health vlogs, Erik gained fame through giving an apartment tour of his small living space in New York. The upload became one of his most-watched videos, and it caught the attention of renowned real estate broker Ryan Serhant.
Serhant gave Erik access to million-dollar properties, and it sparked the idea of Conover’s real estate series titled Luxury Listings. It’s one of the main factors that got him the YouTube gold play button.
After the property-related videos became a hit, Erik Conover landed a job as a broker at Nest Seekers International. However, he left the commercial brokerage firm in 2021 and continues to upload videos to his Luxury Listings series.
Net Worth and Earnings
On average, real estate agents make around $49,000 per year. Once he left Nest Seeker, Conover’s primary income source was YouTube again. Based on over 5 million monthly views, he makes an estimated $25,000 per month and $300,000 annual from YouTube ad revenue.
He supplements his income with brand deals from companies including Macy’s, Genesis, Jack Black, Sony, Volvo, American Air, and others. It’s also likely that he earns a fee for advertising the homes he featured in the video if they get sold. Conover’s wealth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Personal Life
Erik once dated a fellow YouTuber named Jessica Clements and got into a high-profile relationship with social media manager Hanna Coleman. Erik and Hanna got engaged, but they eventually broke up. Conover is believed to be single but according to gurugossiper.com, he may be dating a lady named Geraldine.