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Repeatedly recognized as a top producer, Bo Poulsen's impressive business acumen and unparalleled market knowledge has helped him build an admirable track record in NYC real estate for over 20 years. His determined, client-centric attitude combined with the enviable ability to anticipate the needs of his clients has led to many record achievements and repeat business.

Bo's passion for eco-friendly and energy-efficient buildings, combined with architecture and design, has made him a thought-leader in the industry. In fact, Bo's own home sets the standard for Passive House Design as the first freestanding retrofit in the city that will meet Passive House and Net Zero standards. Bo's constant media coverage is attributed to his success in selling the renowned Millay House.

Since starting a real estate company in Moscow, Russia in the 90s, Bo knew that real estate was truly meant for him. Having lived all over the world, he has developed a uniquely global perspective and broad range of business experience. Aside from his residential expertise, Bo has worked extensively in new development. He manages several new developments for foreign governments and investors, from ground up design and construction, to meandering the ins and outs of city hall from Landmarks to the Department of Buildings.

He is fluent in German and Danish, attended American University in Washington DC and Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling and consulting on real estate deals throughout the world.

Both times I worked with Bo and Anna, as a buyer and a seller, they dedicated a great deal of time and resources to our search and took the initiative to keep me focused on closing the deal. When I was looking to buy, they made sure that I saw as many apartments as possible so that I could make an informed decision regarding where I wanted to live, and they kept me positive and excited when my enthusiasm waned. When I wanted to sell, they brought people to the property almost daily and held frequent open houses. Because of this, I was able to sell my Gramercy apartment in three months at just under my asking price, which I think is a phenomenal result given what the market was like in 2008. I wholeheartedly recommend Bo and Anna to others, especially if they are looking to make a transaction quickly. They are the best brokers to have in this current market. - Michele A.

I have known Anna and Bo for almost ten years, and they helped me to both buy and sell apartments. Both of them are truly great; they know the market and how to get people in the door. They did a great job of keeping people interested in the home my wife and I were selling. They were able to generate a strong demand, and we ended up selling our home for more than we had imagined possible. Both Anna and Bo are particularly good at negotiating, especially in this economic climate. They are very professional and know what their clients want. I have already recommended them on several occasions. - Bill M.

My experience working with Anna to purchase a co-op on the Upper East Side of Manhattan was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market, and she understood the unusual conditions of the co-op real estate market in NYC. Anna was very patient and accessible. Any time I had a question; she would call or e-mail right away. I would absolutely recommend Anna; in fact, I have already recommended her to a friend. If you are considering working with Anna, I would tell you that you will have an extremely positive and professional experience. - Jennifer A.

My experience working with Bo to purchase a loft in Soho was very positive. I think my referrals speak for themselves: I have never had any hesitation referring Bo and have referred him to seven people. Bo brings what a broker is supposed to bring to the table. He is knowledgeable, thorough and he has an understanding of what the client is looking for. He is especially responsive. I have purchased two other properties in wealthy areas across the US, and Bo is substantially better than any of the other brokers I’ve worked with. - Anonymous

Back in October 2007, my wife and I were planning to upgrade our home to accommodate a bigger family. I owned my apartment and didn’t really want to move. Instead, I wanted to knock down a wall to make the place bigger because I didn’t think I could afford the home we wanted. Yet, Bo and Anna helped us to obtain our ideal home. Bo and Anna completely understood our expectations and we immediately fell in love with the apartment that they found for us. They were the only brokers who showed us the apartment we ended up buying. Further, the apartment we found was below the maximum price we were willing to spend. In short, they actually listened! I thought it was great that they didn’t over-show anything. They had a plan and a method. I know many people who have worked with them, and they all think highly of the team. - Adam S.

I have worked with Anna on more than one occasion. Most recently, I sold a building on the Lower East Side which I had previously converted to condos. I owned the building and my wife, and I had sold a building by ourselves in the past so I had been planning on selling it without using a broker. I began advertising and I decided to host a brokers’ party of about 50 people. I happened to meet Anna at the party, and she stood out. Her enthusiasm, hard work, and intelligence were everything we needed. After that single meeting, we said, “forget it, she’s going to sell the house!” and she did. I have always had a wonderful experience working with Anna. - Warren F.

My husband and I buy and sell real estate about every six years, so we have dealt with many real estate agents. Bo is by far one of the best agents I have worked with. He stands out because he is extremely honest, and he listens to exactly what I need in a home. Bo never wastes my time by showing me homes I’m not interested in; he is very intuitive. On the selling end, Bo is appropriately aggressive. I recently purchased an apartment in Brooklyn, and asked Bo to be my agent. He was in constant contact with me and other agents as well. He was instrumental in finding me my new home. I would recommend Bo with the highest confidence. - Carolyn E

Anna and Bo helped my wife, and I buy a pied-a-terre on the Upper West Side. They are extremely responsive, trustworthy and reliable. I would absolutely recommend them to a friend or family member. I can’t speak highly enough of them. I have now worked with them several times and would do so again if the opportunity presents itself. - Howard W.

Bo and Anna helped me to buy my first home in Manhattan and I had an excellent experience. They are very professional. I told them what I wanted, they listened and understood which attributes of a home were most important to me. They never wasted my time and yet gave me a good taste of the market; they outlined the scope, as well as what I could expect above and below my price range. They didn’t take me to see every single home on the market because they had a strong sense of what I wanted. When I look to buy or sell again, they will be my first call. - Steve G.

Despite the fact that this was my fourth co-op purchase in Manhattan, I still found Anna's involvement in the process to be extremely helpful. Anna was always there with unbiased advice and expertise that guided me through a competitive bidding process, very difficult financing, the co-op board package and approval, as well as the numerous other unforeseen difficulties that emerged along the way. The end result was a very happy owner of a new co-op loft in SoHo...

...Apart from her professionalism and intuition, Anna's personality made the task of searching for an apartment to be an absolute pleasant one. She was always energetic and brought wit and humor to our months of searching. I appreciated her discipline in staying within the parameters of our finances and never felt any pressure to look at apartments outside that boundary...