History of Barbara Corcoran in Timeline
Barbara Corcoran is a prominent American businesswoman, investor, and television personality best known for founding The Corcoran Group, a successful New York City real estate brokerage, which she sold for $66 million. She gained further recognition as one of the original 'Shark' investors on ABC's Shark Tank, appearing in all 15 seasons. As of January 2023, she has invested in 130 deals on the show, with her largest investment being $350,000 for 40% of Coverplay. Her career showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and investment acumen.
March 10, 1949: Birth of Barbara Corcoran
On March 10, 1949, Barbara Ann Corcoran was born. She is an American businesswoman, investor, syndicated columnist, and television personality.
1971: Graduation from St. Thomas Aquinas College
In 1971, Corcoran graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College with a degree in education.
1973: Co-founded The Corcoran-Simonè
In 1973, Barbara Corcoran co-founded The Corcoran-Simonè real estate company with her boyfriend after he lent her $1,000. She was working as a receptionist for the Giffuni Brothers' real estate company in New York City at the time.
1988: Marriage to Bill Higgins
In 1988, Corcoran married Bill Higgins, a retired Navy captain and former FBI agent.
1994: Birth of Son
In 1994, Corcoran gave birth to their son via in vitro fertilization, with an egg donated by her sister Florence.
2001: Sale of business to NRT
In 2001, Corcoran sold her business, The Corcoran Group, to NRT for $66 million.
2015: Penthouse Purchase
In 2015, Corcoran purchased a penthouse unit on Fifth Avenue for $10 million.
September 2017: Dancing with the Stars Contestant
In September 2017, Corcoran was announced as a contestant for season 25 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Keo Motsepe.
2019: Mock Funeral
In 2019, Barbara Corcoran held a mock funeral for her 70th birthday.
2025: Loss of Home in Wildfire
In January 2025, Barbara Corcoran lost her home, the $800,000 double wide, in the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
