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Swati Saha aspires to help her clients realistically achieve their real estate goals, so they are happy with their decisions in the long term whether selling, buying, or renting. Swati graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Wesleyan College and since then has had a successful career in information technology and banking. She has held managerial roles throughout India, London, Istanbul, and Singapore.

Focused, detailed, and service oriented, Swati gives her 100% to her clients irrespective of the size of the transaction. Her wide international exposure is especially useful for clients who are relocating to New York, as well as investors. She orchestrates a team of professionals including attorneys, mortgage brokers, staging experts, contractors, property managers, and tax accountants to give her domestic and international clients a seamless experience.

Swati and her family relocated to New York from Singapore 19 years ago and own their home on the Upper East Side. She raised her daughter through the public school system and is well versed with the complex school process including gifted schools as her daughter graduated from one in the area. Though officially an empty nester, Swati is able to guide parents navigate the school system if they so require.

Buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters who have interacted with Swati enjoy her warm and outgoing personality, especially her sense of humor and ability to stay calm and organized. Both of these traits come in handy, especially during the difficult parts of the buying, selling, or renting journey.

Outside of work, Swati enjoys interacting with people in the community and is an active participant in various neighborhood clubs. Swati’s passion for cooking and entertaining is welcomed by all who know her. She stoked this passion by completing a Culinary Arts diploma at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC.

"We are incredibly grateful for Swati, a truly exceptional real estate agent who dedicated over a year to helping us navigate the challenging New York City housing market. From the beginning, she showed genuine interest in understanding our preferences and made us feel valued as clients. Her attentive listening and insightful questions ensured that she presented us with a diverse range of properties that aligned perfectly with our criteria. Throughout the process, Swati displayed unwavering patience and support. Despite facing numerous external challenges and unexpected setbacks, she remained positive and proactive, motivating us to keep moving forward. Her friendly and composed demeanor put us at ease during stressful moments, and her resourcefulness was evident in finding solutions to every obstacle we encountered. Her dedication in finding our dream apartment was commendable. If you're searching for a real estate agent who will genuinely care about your needs, go above and beyond, and make the process enjoyable, we wholeheartedly recommend Swati" - N & J

"I highly recommend Swati as a broker for the sale of your apartment. She was like my guardian angel throughout the process. She is highly professional, aggressive when she has to be, thorough, and honest in a business where one often finds the opposite. She marketed my apartment beautifully, scheduled weekly open houses and showings until we found a buyer, assisted in very stressful negotiations, and accomplished the impossible in crossing the finish line and closing the deal. She is truly a gem and I am lucky to have found her!" – Sally B.

"Thank you for everything you did for us. You made the process very easy and you clearly know the NYC rental landscape. We, and most importantly Anna, think the location and apartment is great. She can’t wait to move in." - Mike and Anna

"Swati Saha is the best real estate agent we've ever worked with. She's extremely knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to spend time with. Swati listened to us, guided us, and advocated for us. She answered all our questions and always had time for a phone call or a text. Swati helped make the entire process, further complicated by COVID, as seamless as possible. If we were ever to be in the market again for a home, Swati is the first call we would make." - Alan & Barbara

“I have been a land lord for rental properties in Manhattan for over 30 years. Swati Saha has been by far the best real estate agent I have ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable. She is not only a kind and caring person but she is very diligent and hardworking. If you are looking for an agent, I would highly recommend her.” - Theresa P.

"If you're looking for a New York City real estate agent who is professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly, Swati Saha is the first person you should consider. Swati is a pleasure to work with. I just sold my aunt’s co-op at 175 East 74th Street. Swati handled market research, advertising, and interactions with the board of management and attorneys. She found renters and ultimately a qualified buyer.

When preparing to show the apartment, Swati helped me select and purchase furniture and supervised with delivery and installation. For the last two years working with Swati, I felt confident that I would get the best service and an immediate response to my questions and messages. More important, she gave me peace of mind. I am confident that your experience with Swati will be as satisfying as mine was. I give Swati my highest personal recommendation." - E.F.

“Swati is not just a wonderful broker, but has become a trusted friend. Her positive attitude and go-getter persistence is a rarity in the housing market.” - Karen M.

"As first-time buyers in NYC, we were looking for a lot of help and expertise and working with Swati, we could not have asked for more. She clearly understood our requirements and helped create a shortlist of apartments that met the criteria. This helped save time and effort which was critical as we stay overseas. Overall we would highly recommend her for her knowledge and expertise which is well complemented by her friendly nature." – Sanjeev S.

"As a first-time homebuyer, I was looking for an agent. I was aware that Swati was one, but she was also a dear friend of mine. I was apprehensive as I did realize that home buying is a stressful experience and a minefield which could affect our friendship. But I also knew that Swati is very direct and honest. She is very matter-of-fact, something that I really wanted. I had my ideas, but I wanted to have an objective picture and not one that was painted rosy. And that is what I got. The pluses, minuses, perspectives, alternatives, all were given to me upfront. It was not just about getting me to buy an apartment, which would have benefited her—it was about even saying, no, as it was not a perfect fit for me. Perspectives do matter!

I did find a home for me, and Swati helped me navigate all the stages very professionally. She was unwavering in being engaged at every point. All the tools which I would need during this process such as closing-cost expectations, board interview preparation, etc., she was happy to share. It helped as I was better informed on what to expect. I definitely would recommend Swati to help you find your dream home. We began this professional journey over a cup of coffee and ended it with champagne. The personal one continues. – Deepa N.

"I was very fortunate to have Swati for an agent. She sold my Manhattan condo during a difficult market, and she immediately gained my trust due to her obviously expert, seasoned, and professional demeanor. Swati guided me through the entire process, always making sure I understood what was going on. She put me at ease when there were setbacks but never sugarcoated things; she always told me the truth. She worked very hard for me and is very tenacious, straightforward, and a real problem solver. I highly recommend Swati and am eternally grateful to her and Brown Harris Stevens!" - L.M.

"Swati Saha was the most patient, trustworthy, and helpful buyer’s agent we could have hoped for. As first-time homeowners, we needed a lot of guidance, and Swati went above and beyond in helping us refine our needs, research apartments, call brokers, set up appointments, and accompany us to onsite visits. She consistently gave us sound advice and was always available to text and call. Her guidance through the closing was invaluable, and she was always several steps ahead, making sure that everything went as smoothly as possible. Not only this, Swati helped my husband and I find an apartment downtown. We had the best experience working with her. She carefully curated the apartments and didn’t waste our time. The apartment she found for us perfect. We love it. She shoots straight and quickly guided us through the negotiation, condo board approvals, etc. We will absolutely work with her again in the future." K&C

Just want to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate the work you put in to sell this property. Selling a property and living out of state can be overwhelming. We are so fortunate that you were there every step of the way. You communicated in real-time during the entire process. There were times we were wondering if this was even possible but you kept us encouraged by addressing every issue and smoothing out all of the seemingly rough patches. We have never met face to face but your spirit of excellence and willingness to address even minor details gave us great comfort. We learned that buying or selling property in New York is not for the faint of heart and that you are a true CHAMPION in that arena! Thank you again for a successful outcome. We wish you GREATER in all your future endeavors. - Nina and Walter B.

Many thanks for your excellent work representing us in the sale of our apartment. Throughout the entire process, you handled your responsibilities with skill and professionalism. Moreover, you communicated well and always followed up in a timely fashion. As offsite owners , your "ownership" of the process was extremely helpful for us--we never felt blindsided or out of touch. Kudos to you for being an excellent realtor with whom to work! - THW & JML