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Led by Rory Bolger, who has consistently ranked among the top-producing NYC Real Estate professionals, the Rory Bolger Team’s shared commitment to outstanding customer service, wide network of connections, and track record of achievements provide their clients a unique and competitive advantage when navigating the market. The team is experienced with transactions of all types and is always up for a challenge, consistently going the extra mile for clients while maintaining a fun-loving, positive attitude.

Rory Bolger launched his real estate career in 2005 and went on to achieve widespread success in the Manhattan market. A certified negotiation expert, he has worked with thousands of landlords and showcased some of the city’s premier new developments, garnering over $12 million in revenue. In 2016, Rory was certified by the Real Estate Board of New York as one of only 450 New York Residential Specialists—an elite group of less than 2% of all licensed residential professionals in the city. He has also ranked among the NRT's top 1,000 agents in the country out of over 44,000 real estate professionals.

In the summer of 2022, Bolger recruited fellow BHS agents Katie Bassak and Ashley Giannotti to join The Rory Bolger Team. Both Bassak and Giannotti have worked closely with top NYC brokers, gaining valuable industry knowledge and marketing techniques while developing an expansive pool of connections with agents, attorneys, bankers, and the like.

The team’s relentless drive and endless love for NYC are the foundation of their work. They believe what makes New York City special is its diverse, dynamic, and vibrant population, and they are always eager to showcase the city they love to the market.

While not immersed in real estate, the team enjoys exploring the city, from dining at new and classic restaurants to shopping, enjoying live music, and taking their dogs to the park. Rory is also a lover of the arts and is an avid supporter of the New York City Philharmonic.

With Bolger leading with extensive industry experience and knowledge, and Bassak and Giannotti bringing a fresh perspective and keeping a data-driven pulse on trends, the Rory Bolger Team epitomizes what it takes to achieve success in the modern real estate market.

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