Category: Brand
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BHS Agent Sets New Benchmark Sale for East Hampton
A striking modernist residence in East Hampton, known as the Bar House, has recently set a new sales benchmark for the area's Northwest Woods section, closing at $17.77 million. This record-breaking transaction was facilitated by Brown Harris Stevens agent David Tenenbaum, who represented the buyer. Photo Credit: Lena Yaremenko Designed by architect Audrey Matlock and…
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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Jane Babcook
Previously with Christie’s for a Short Period | Ranked Among America’s Best Real Estate Agents by Real Trends This week, we spotlight Jane Babcook, a top Sag Harbor agent who has returned to Brown Harris Stevens after a brief time at Christie’s. Jane shares why BHS feels like home, her insights on the Hamptons market,…
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Award-winning Broker Jessica Cohen and her Team Join Brown Harris Stevens
Top-Ranked Team Brings Decades of Experience and Over 1,000 Closed Sales New York, NY – April 1, 2025 – Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that leading New York City broker Jessica Cohen has joined the firm. With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 closed sales, Cohen is widely recognized as…
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The BHS Agent Spotlight on Jessica Cohen
We’re excited to welcome Jessica Cohen and her team to Brown Harris Stevens. With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 closed sales, Jessica brings an impressive track record to our West Side office. She’s been recognized among Douglas Elliman’s top 25 agents over the years and is known for her thoughtful, strategic…
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Bess Freedman Celebrates Clear Cooperation Win for Buyers and Sellers
In a recent opinion piece on Inman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman emphasized the importance of the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) decision to uphold the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), highlighting its benefits for both buyers and sellers. The CCP voted in favor of keeping the mandate that listings be made publicly available within…
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Bess Freedman Calls for Open Discussions, Calls Out Bully Tactics Around Private Exclusive Networks
Last week, CEO Bess Freedman received a Cease and Desist letter from Compass in the wake of two opinion pieces she wrote for RisMedia and Inman News around the importance of co-brokering, the spirit of CCP, and the dangers of private exclusive networks. “The sharing of opinions and information is a fundamental underpinning of free…
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Matthew Leone Named Inman Marketing All-Star Third Year in A Row!
Brown Harris Stevens’ Chief Marketing Officer, Matthew Leone, has once again been named a Marketing All-Star by Inman News! For the third year in a row, Matt is featured on this nationally recognized list which “celebrates the individuals driving creativity, storytelling, and campaign success for brands across the country.” At BHS, Matthew oversees a the…
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious," writes Freedman. Compass…
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Fact v. Fiction: The Problem with Private Exclusives Networks
What's Happening? In recent months, Compass has begun pushing the idea of “private exclusives” as part of a three-stage marketing strategy. They urge sellers to list their properties on Compass’ exclusive internal portal, Compass One, which they claim will eliminate public displays of days on market and price adjustments. In this scenario, only Compass agents…
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A Year of Success: BHS Sets Real Estate Records in 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Brown Harris Stevens, breaking records and setting the standard in real estate! As one of the nation's top 10 privately-held brokerages by sales volume, BHS led the way across New York City, Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, and Florida—making 2024 a year worth celebrating. See below for the special showcase…