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Brown Harris Stevens is a destination address. Over 153 years of success and named the brokerage with the highest average sales price achieved per agent allows it to be selective to have the best of class holding its business card. Be a part of generational success at Brown Harris Stevens by inquiring at [email protected].

Mastery of the Craft
Mastery of the Craft
Expertise that stands the test of time
Mastery of the Craft
With over 150 years of history on our side, Brown Harris Stevens is uniquely positioned to meet the increasing demands of the modern real estate industry. Our Mastery of the Craft campaign puts the value of our agents front and center while showcasing the unmatched experience, creative edge, and powerful reach of the new Brown Harris Stevens.
Proven Experience. Unmatched Results.
BHS Agents Are Exceptional
The highest average sales price per agent in the U.S — In 2023, each of our NYC agents sold, on average, $6,120,296 of real estate.

See why agents chose us, in their own words.
Join BHS: Teresa Alessandro
"When you're building a business for the long term, legacy matters." For Teresa Alessandro, founder of the Making NYC Home Team, joining Brown Harris Stevens wa...
Join BHS Robert Mobley
After nearly two decades in real estate and experience at some of the industry’s largest firms, Robert Mobley knew exactly what he was looking for in his next c...
Join BHS: Chloe Chasanoff
A Manhattan native with real estate in her DNA, Chloe Chasanoff first joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2018, bringing with her a lifelong connection to New York C...
Join BHS: Dora Plestina
For Dora Plestina, real estate is all about relationships. From those relationships emerges something deeper: transition, trust, and the quiet art of guiding so...
Join BHS: Rocio Angulo
For Rocio Angulo, it’s excellence, tradition, and professionalism—values she lives by and brings to every client relationship. Originally from Peru and raised...
Join BHS: Lucy Magnus
Connecticut agent Lucy Magnus joined Brown Harris Stevens because it aligned with the way she believes real estate should be done — with care, collaboration, an...
Join BHS: Hannah Zingre
Before real estate, Hannah Zingre built her career around design and service; studying architecture and working for years as a sommelier. In both worlds, timing...
Join BHS: Barbara Fox
When Barbara Fox began exploring the next chapter for her company, she approached the process with intention; conducting a thorough evaluation of the market, me...
Join BHS: Eirik Gislason
In this video, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Eirik Gislason shares his personal journey and the reasons he chose to join Brown Harris Stevens. With near...
Join BHS: Linda Reiner
After working at a smaller firm, Linda Reiner and her partner Lisa Deslauriers set out in search of a company with both scale and substance. Brown Harris Steven...
Join BHS: Lisa Deslauriers
In this video, Lisa Deslauries shares why she and her longtime business partner, Linda Reiner, chose to join Brown Harris Stevens — and why they’re here to stay...
Join BHS: Anna Kahn
For nearly three decades, Anna Kahn has built her career at Brown Harris Stevens — and her reasons for staying speak to what makes this firm truly distinct. In...
Join BHS Mike Distasio
Mick DiStasio joined Brown Harris Stevens for its storied culture, strong leadership, and genuine spirit of collaboration. After building his career at boutique...
Join BHS John Dugan
After ten years in real estate, John Dugan knew what he was looking for — a firm with integrity, genuine leadership, and a culture that feels like family. When...
Bess Freedman

Bess Freedman

Chief Executive Officer


Bess on Client Service
What is your approach to client service that you try and instill in BHS Agents?

“Real estate is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every person, every home, and every journey is unique. Regardless of price or location, we treat everyone with the utmost professionalism anchored in proprietary insights, vast market knowledge, and access to the best technology and marketing platforms in the industry. Our agents are true resources for our clients before, during, and well beyond the transaction.”

Built for Success
Built for Your Success

At Brown Harris Stevens, we work for you, the agent. You are our client, and we want you to be successful. Through our collaborative culture, service-focused approach, unmatched managerial support, and wealth of marketing/technology resources, we make sure you have what you need to succeed.

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Built to Support You
Our Divisions and Support
Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing
BHSDM specializes in the marketing, sales, and leasing of new residential developments.
Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management
BHS Residential Management has been setting the standard in residential management since co-ops were first introduced to New York City with a portfolio of more than 180 properties and over 13,000 units.
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management
BHS Referral and Relocation Services
The BHS Referral & Relocation Services division has successfully assisted with real estate introductions for 20+ years through our trusted affiliates LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio.
BHS Referral and Relocation Services
BHS Research
Led by chief economist Gregory Heym, BHS Research oversees the production of all Brown Harris Stevens market reports. In addition, research staff can provide building mailing lists, and answer questions on items ranging from property taxes to building permits.
BHS Research
BHS Communications
The experienced Brown Harris Stevens Communications and Public Relations team promotes our agents, properties, and company initiatives through targeted media campaigns across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
BHS Communications
BHS Marketing
Our 30-member, award-winning in-house Marketing Team has been recognized by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Inman News, RIS Media, the WEBBY Awards, and more for their creativity and accomplishments.
BHS Marketing
BHS Masters
BHS Masters Program Taught by members of our talented Executive Team, this training program offers valuable insights for both beginner and experienced agents.
BHS Masters
BHS X
BHS X is an advanced training program offering educational seminars on a variety of topics that enhance our agents’ business.
BHS X
BHS Tech
Our suite of technology is growing every day. As the developers of REsource, the most widely used listing system in the industry, we understand that technology supports our agents but does not replace them.
BHS Tech
Where heritage meets innovation since 1873.

Global Reach

70+

Countries

600+

Firms

150k+

Agents (affiliate network stats)

The largest global referral network in the industry.

Brown Harris Stevens is an influential Affiliate Member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and its luxury marketing arm, Luxury Portfolio International. We are also exclusive members in our regions with London based Mayfair International further expanding our reach in Western Europe Markets. This premier network affiliation combined with our innovative exclusive co-marketing program, BHS Partnering Worldwide enables us to provide you with a uniquely targeted global reach, bringing your property to the attention of the highest number of qualified buyers worldwide.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

BHS Is a proud member of this incredibly successful affiliate network of the world’s market-leading residential brokerages in over 70 countries, with 550 firms and 135,000 sales associates.

Luxury Portfolio International®

BHS is a member of this exclusive network of the most accomplished luxury real estate firms across more than 800 cities worldwide. Each member firm holds a leadership position within its local luxury market.

Mayfair International®

BHS is the exclusive NY Metro and South Florida affiliate of this network of the foremost groups of luxury real estate agents in England, surrounding Europe, and in North America bringing sophisticated international marketing opportunities to all affiliate members.

Partnering Worldwide®

BHS works with a select group of the top luxury firms in the country to create cooperative marketing and advertising programs for enhanced strategies to reach foreign markets such as Western Europe, Middle East, Asia and more for our exceptional exclusive properties.

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