Carolyn Joy has achieved immense success during a career in real estate spanning decades. She is a tenacious negotiator with a rare optimism, always keeping her focus on the best outcome for her client. Joining forces in 2018 with Ian McGowan to form the McGowan Joy Team at Brown Harris Stevens, their partnership is highly regarded by peers and professionals for its ethics, honest communication and skill in the art of negotiation. Sellers appreciate the team’s hands-on guidance in staging, creative marketing and exclusive Brown Harris brand reach; buyers benefit from their tireless work ethic, unparalleled insights and in-depth diligence.
Carolyn is dual licensed, balancing her time between New York City and Westchester, where she has earned accolades as one half of the Tishelman/Joy Platinum sales team at Houlihan Lawrence. Her unique perspective and cross-market knowledge have served her clients well. She is an American Field Service returnee (Brasil ’74) and fluent in Portuguese and Spanish; her Bachelor of Arts in languages is from the University of Michigan ~ Go Blue! Carolyn believes in giving back, and supports charities including City Harvest, World Central Kitchen and Amnesty International, to name a few. Carolyn is especially proud of her children: Julien(a Peace Corps Returnee), Genevieve(Working in ESG in London) and Philip(a NYC jazz musician), who all share her love of music, travel and skiing in Switzerland.
"I remember well what you said to me a while ago--that people don't remember the hassles of selling an apartment. I know in time I'll forget a lot of this year, but I will always remember your professionalism and your tenacity. Barbara L.
"My compliments concerning your good design, communication skills, and excellence in keeping me informed as well as caring how I feel about what is happening. You and Ian have been more than agents, you have treated my husband and me with concern for our wellbeing and care.” Shannon S.
"Selling is a once in a lifetime event for us…we can't thank you enough for all your efforts in steering us through the process. I think we have already told you how great your "staging" of the apartment was. And it was an immense pleasure dealing with you at all times.” Doris B.
"Someday you should write a book about the adventures of being a real estate agent in New York City - it would be a best seller. Thanks again.” Thatcher W.