Bess Freedman on BHS' 150 years — and that thing with Ryan Serhant
The CEO unapologetically said 'old school is the best school' while acknowledging that the ability to evolve while keeping agents and clients at the forefront has added to the brokerage's longevity
Bernie Madoff's penthouse pulled from market: No buyers
The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property at 133 E. 64th St. on the Upper East Side sat on the market for 7 months without an offer, according to a report
by Ben Verde Jan 13
Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS
In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own programs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Luxury holds steady despite overall Manhattan market slowdown in Q4
As prices and transaction volume both fell in Manhattan's market at large year over year, luxury properties priced at or above $10M still managed to perform well to close out 2022
Luxury in '22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more
Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents kept making interesting moves
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
'Proud to be geeky and nerdy,' BHS and Metaverse Institute partner
Brown Harris Stevens' agents will gain access to 8 learning modules powered by The Metaverse Institute, a company founded this year by real estate professionals from CORE and Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
President of Greenwich Association of Realtors joins BHS
Bryan Tunney will serve as executive vice president and managing director of sales in Greenwich and help support and manage the office's roughly 30 agents
Brown Harris Stevens launches a new digital hub for agents, 'BHSOne'
The in-house-built, internal digital hub includes features like an agent design studio, a video library of educational content, a marketing center, a region-specific document library and more
Deals will hinge on negotiations this fall. Here's how buyers' agents win
'There was no negotiation over the last couple of years,' Max Stokes of Compass says. But that's beginning to change — gradually. With a few tips, buyers can prevail at the negotiating table
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28
Crypto executive spends $18.9M on Brooklyn Heights townhouse
Coinbase executive Joseph Lallouz and his wife Chloe Thevenoz paid $18.9M for the five-story brownstone and a separate carriage house in the 'beacon of hope,' reports say
by Ben Verde Sep 8
Broker Spotlight: Philip Gutman, President of PGutman
This week the spotlight shines on Miami real estate broker Philip Gutman, President of PGutman and Managing Director at The Continuum Company’s La Baia Bay Harbor
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
Manhattan's luxury market sees worst sales week since Aug. 2020
Signed luxury contracts in Manhattan hit a new low during the week ending Aug. 21, according to a report from Olshan Realty Inc. Luxury agents say there are a number of reasons why
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Chris Poore returns to Sotheby's after stint at Brown Harris Stevens
Poore, who spent 2 years with Brown Harris Stevens before his return to Sotheby's, is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry and since 2014 has earned more than $500M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Leading Brown Harris Stevens team moves to Douglas Elliman
Jonathan Stein's team was ranked BHS's No. 1 Flatiron office real estate team in 2021, bringing in over $100M in closed or pending contracts. 'Jonathan's record of achievement speaks for itself'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
The skills these top luxury agents brought to real estate are priceless
From the NFL to the entertainment industry, past work experiences have helped luxury agents gain a valuable leg up in their real estate careers, helping launch them to the top of their field
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22