Category: Brand
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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…
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Bess Freedman to Business Insider: What It’s Really Like to be a Woman in Real Estate
Women make up most of the real estate work force in America, roughly 65% according to the National Association of Realtors, but that doesn’t mean there’s a level playing field. In fact, women are underrepresented in leadership roles and a barrage of misconduct allegations are putting a bright spotlight on the industry. Brown Harris Stevens…
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Brown Harris Stevens New Jersey Agents Win NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®
Eleven Brown Harris Stevens agents were recognized as 2024 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Winners. The award honors those members who have displayed excellence in the field of salesmanship based on quantity and dollar volume of closed transactions throughout the calendar year. Congratulations to all! The following Brown Harris Stevens agents are this year’s…
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In with the New: BHS Miami Agents Share What they’re Most Excited for in 2025
As Miami’s real estate market continues to evolve in 2025, top agents are setting their sights on new opportunities, shifting trends, and ambitious goals for the year ahead. We spoke with three Brown Harris Stevens Miami agents to get their outlook on the market and what they’re most excited to accomplish. Here’s what Miami Agents…