This week, we spotlight Sarah Silva, a top-producing agent newly recruited to our Flatiron office from Compass. With over $1.5 billion in closed transactions, she brings sharp insight to our growing downtown presence. In the interview, Sarah shares what drew her to BHS, where she sees value in the market, her favorite place to dine downtown, and more.
You recently joined our brand new BHS Union Square Office, why did you make the move to BHS?
After meeting with Stephen Klym and Sara Rotter – how could I not?! My move was a very intentional one. Sitting down and chatting with Stephen and Sara just on that first conversation made me realize how aligned our views are. I felt their support in everything we discussed and ultimately arrived at the decision that joining forces with them was not just the right decision for myself and the business, but also for my clients.
As a member of the Streeteasy Advisory Board, what are the main goals of the board that will best serve the real estate industry?
The main goals of the Streeteasy Advisory Board is to advocate for more transparency for both agents and clients, while also improving the user experience. StreetEasy has some great people running the show who are working hard to make sure the tools actually help people and keep everything fair for everyone involved.
Are you open to sharing your personal opinion on private listing networks or "office exclusives"?
Private listing networks can work for sellers who value discretion or privacy. However, for most sellers, it’s better to cast a wide net and get as many eyes on the listing as possible to drive competition. At the end of the day, less visibility means less value.
Where is your favorite place to dine Downtown and what are you ordering?
That is tough! Currently ‘The Corner Store’ is my favorite. You seriously can’t go wrong ordering anything from the menu but personally I almost always end up with steak on my plate.
What or where is the greatest value in NYC right now and why?
Gramercy Park is such a peaceful and charming neighborhood despite it’s close proximity to Madison Square Park and Union Square. And thanks to rising inventory, buyers can find plenty of options at lower prices compared to just a year ago. There are also 8% more homes on the market in Gramercy Park compared to last year, with 23% of them lowering asking prices — much higher than 14% citywide.
What do you forecast for the rest of 2025 for the NYC Real Estate Market?
For the rest of 2025, I believe Manhattan’s luxury market will stay steady, with neighborhoods like the West Village, Tribeca, and the Upper East Side still attracting buyers. Prices may not jump like before, but limited prime properties, especially move-in ready, will continue to keep things competitive.
Share something few know about you.
I have a second home in Princeton, NJ that when I can, I go to recharge with my husband and family. I should say, I can only stay there for two weeks at a time at most and then the silence gets absolutely deafening. I am a New Yorker through and through and I need the bustling noise eventually!
Share a photo that means a lot to you and tell us why.
Last year, I returned to Guyana with my parents, for the first time since leaving at the age of 7 years old. While there, my parents arranged for us to visit the last home we lived in before moving, which is what this picture shows. There was something about looking at that home and comparing where I am today, that was such an amazing, heartfelt reminder, that the sky is the limit. It doesn’t matter where you start from, as long as you believe in yourself and push forward, there’s nothing that you can’t do in NYC.
