Brown Harris Stevens

A fast-thinking entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in real estate, Rory Bolger is dedicated to helping every client he represents achieve their real-estate goals - regardless if they are buying, selling, or renting a home. He is proud of his in-depth understanding of neighborhoods and properties throughout New York City, and he always stays up-to-date on rapidly-changing market trends. Rory also has experience working with major landlords and new developments.

Certified as a buyer’s representative and negotiation expert, Rory has been ranked among NRT’s top 1,000 agents in the country - out of a pool of 44,900 real estate professionals. In 2016, he became one of only 450 certified New York Residential Specialists as named by the Real Estate Board of New York. This elite group is comprised of less than 2% of all licensed residential professionals in New York City. The designation is bestowed upon those who have shown consistent commitment to ethical behavior, professional excellence and advanced industry education.

Prior to joining the world of real estate, Rory spent fifteen years in the fitness industry, where he managed health clubs for several large national chains. This experience sharpened his marketing and strategic negotiation skills, which he has since brought to real estate, along with a love for the art of the deal. With extensive connections to professionals on all sides of the real estate industry – attorneys, bankers and movers alike – he has a powerful sphere of influence in NYC. Rory has the drive, knowledge, and connections to ensure clients land great deals - and make smart choices about big decisions.

Originally from Litchfield County, Connecticut, Rory has strong ties to both Ireland and New York City. Now a resident of Cobble Hill, he loves his neighborhood’s tree-lined blocks, independent restaurants and central location, but also appreciates all the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Rory enjoys traveling the globe as well as partaking in all the restaurants and nightlife NYC has to offer. He is also an accomplished runner, and is currently training for the New York City marathon. In his own life - and on behalf of clients, Rory always goes the extra mile.

We signed very recently the lease for our new apartment, thanks to Rory. It has been a pleasure working with him on this search. He was super proactive, very well organized, and always updated us. The market is very difficult with very few apartments available. We had a crush on an apartment, the landlord received several applications (some stronger than ours) and Rory suggested a strategy. After a long conversation with the landlord, he got us the apartment! It was truly unbelievable! - Anne P.

Thanks to Rory, I was able to find my dream apartment. Having seen it all after many moves throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, Rory helped me not only move into a gorgeous Downtown Brooklyn building but also to navigate the transfer of an old lease. What could have been a very stressful process was made seamless by him, his team, and their neighborhood expertise. Could not recommend Rory more!---- Laura F.

Rory Bolger redefines what it means to be a real estate insider and has that uncanny ability to see the market before it unfolds. The first words that come to mind when describing his core foundation are passionate, professional, knowledgeable, creative, and resourceful. The list truly does go on and on. His dedication in doing whatever he can for his clients sets him apart from the pack, while the quality of work and level of drive that he displays guarantees that you will be in the best position possible to land that piece of real estate of your dreams. I know because I lived it. To say that I was lucky for Rory to be my real estate agent is an understatement, and I would recommend him to anyone that wanted to work with someone who always has your best interest in mind. Rory will go the extra mile for you. I guarantee it. --Joe M.

I have been Rory's client as a buyer and a seller and I highly recommend him. He is very professional and works very hard as a realtor. He is focused, determined, and listens to his clients needs to help them obtain their goal in buying or selling their property. --Susan M.

Rory is a personable and hardworking broker who always seems to go the extra mile. He excels at customer service and always has a smile on this face. His demeanor is professional and engaging. He gets the job done. -- Mary C.

Rory is a man of well-honed skills, on a par with the best of his colleagues. Shrewd and perceptive, yet with a gracious temperament and reassuring demeanor, Rory is, doubtlessly, a source of constant comfort for his clients. He is a man of diverse interests, one with whom it is easy to become lost in conversation—certainly a quality that helps him forge lasting business relationships. --Daniel D.

I (Ethan) and my mother (Kelly) have worked with Ashley through the search for an apartment in New York as I begin a new job in August. She was extremely dedicated to our search throughout the week. We came out to the city from Ohio and put in countless hours both during the work day and after in order to ensure we were taken care of and all our needs and desires were met. Even though Ashley normally does not work with renters, she was extremely knowledgeable about the rental market and was able to thoroughly explain the details to non-natives like us so we were able to understand the market better. Ashley is extremely personable and enjoyable to be around, which made our experience even greater. She was also on top of all documents through the application process, which was no easy feat considering I have not started my job yet and my guarantor is self-employed. She did everything possible to make sure she chose great buildings to view and even adjusted the schedule to accommodate some buildings I had specifically requested to see. In the future as I hopefully move from renting to purchasing I will definitely be using Ashley again. I would highly encourage anyone considering working with a broker to work with Ashley as you will have a great experience from beginning to end!! -- Ethan H.

Dear Rory - how can we ever begin to thank you for everything over the last several months? From the bottom of our hearts, we are so deeply grateful that we got to work with you, and for the huge role you played in this next chapter of ours. Every step of the way, you listened to us, explained everything patiently and always had our backs, all the while making the process fun and joyful. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to support as this first time around and hope it’s just the beginning! Thank you so very much Rory. We can’t wait to have you over! With gratitude -- Jessica H. and Phil C.

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Brooklyn, NY 11215