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Real Talk at the Real Deal Forum: Top Industry Content Creators on Passion, Podcasts & Purpose

In this special live episode from The Real Deal Forum, Brown Harris Stevens’ Chief Marketing Officer Matt Leone sits down with three dynamic figures in the industry, BHS agents Daniella Schlisse...

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The BHS Executive Spotlight on David Deza

This week, we spotlight David Deza, the newly appointed Managing Director of Sales for Brown Harris Stevens Miami. With a sharp eye on opportunity and a deep-rooted belief in agent empowerment, David...

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Frederick Warburg Peters Joins Brown Harris Stevens

Brown Harris Stevens, the nation’s premier privately held real estate brokerage, enthusiastically announces that Frederick Warburg Peters has joined the firm. Peters, who has been described in the rea...

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Brown Harris Stevens Takes Home Three Awards at REBNY Deal of the Year Event

Brown Harris Stevens made a remarkable showing at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) Charity and Awards Celebration Wednesday night, earning three prestigious awards. The event, which hosted ap...

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Brown Harris Stevens Welcomes David Deza as Miami Managing Director

Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce the appointment of David Deza as Managing Director for Brown Harris Stevens Miami. In this role, Deza will oversee the firm’s Miami offices, including...

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The BHS Staff Spotlight on Ray Parada

This week, we shine a spotlight on Ray Parada, the newly named Brown Harris Stevens Employee of the Year. Ray, Director of Studio 1873, is an long-time members of the BHS family. Ray has been with Bro...

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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Sarah Silva

This week, we spotlight Sarah Silva, a top-producing agent newly recruited to our Flatiron office from Compass. With over $1.5 billion in closed transactions, she brings sharp insight to our growing d...

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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Matthew Melinger & Ari Meridy

This week, we spotlight Ari Meridy and Matt Melinger, the dynamic Brown Harris Stevens duo behind The 13th Floor, now entering its third season. With Ari named one of the firm’s Rising Stars and...

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The Real Deal Showcases Ariffin Kromer Team in StreetEasy’s Buyer Series

Brown Harris Stevens’ powerhouse duo, the Ariffin Kromer Team, was selected to be interviewed for The Real Deal's video series tied to StreetEasy’s bold “Never DIY The Buy&rdquo...

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BHS Agent Sets New Benchmark Sale for East Hampton

A striking modernist residence in East Hampton, known as the Bar House, has recently set a new sales benchmark for the area's Northwest Woods section, closing at $17.77 million. This record-break...

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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Jane Babcook

Previously with Christie’s for a Short Period | Ranked Among America’s Best Real Estate Agents by Real Trends This week, we spotlight Jane Babcook, a top Sag Harbor agent who has returned...

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Award-winning Broker Jessica Cohen and her Team Join Brown Harris Stevens

Top-Ranked Team Brings Decades of Experience and Over 1,000 Closed Sales New York, NY – April 1, 2025 – Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that leading New York City broker Jessic...

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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Jessica Cohen

We’re excited to welcome Jessica Cohen and her team to Brown Harris Stevens. With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 closed sales, Jessica brings an impressive track record to our W...

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Bess Freedman Celebrates Clear Cooperation Win for Buyers and Sellers

In a recent opinion piece on Inman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman emphasized the importance of the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) decision to uphold the Clear Cooperation Policy...

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Bess Freedman Calls for Open Discussions, Calls Out Bully Tactics Around Private Exclusive Networks

Last week, CEO Bess Freedman received a Cease and Desist letter from Compass in the wake of two opinion pieces she wrote for RisMedia and Inman News around the importance of co-brokering, the spirit o...

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Matthew Leone Named Inman Marketing All-Star Third Year in A Row!

Brown Harris Stevens’ Chief Marketing Officer, Matthew Leone, has once again been named a Marketing All-Star by Inman News! For the third year in a row, Matt is featured on this nationally recog...

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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse

In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Excl...

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Fact v. Fiction: The Problem with Private Exclusives Networks

What's Happening? In recent months, Compass has begun pushing the idea of “private exclusives” as part of a three-stage marketing strategy. They urge sellers to list their properties...

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A Year of Success: BHS Sets Real Estate Records in 2024

2024 was a landmark year for Brown Harris Stevens, breaking records and setting the standard in real estate! As one of the nation's top 10 privately-held brokerages by sales volume, BHS led...

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Bess Freedman to Business Insider: What It’s Really Like to be a Woman in Real Estate

Women make up most of the real estate work force in America, roughly 65% according to the National Association of Realtors, but that doesn’t mean there’s a level playing field. In fact, wo...

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