Brown Harris Stevens brokers, known for their exceptional experience and professionalism, have long dominated the high end of the Manhattan cooperative, condominium and townhouse sales market. Working as a closely coordinated team with our sales managers, they produced an impressive $1.6 billion in sales in last year's volatile market, recording a level of overall performance unrivaled in the field.

Our brokers also have the highest success rate in finalizing transactions for their clients. They perform a greater percentage of deals in the top bracket of the market than any other competitor, earning the trust and respect of customers and peers alike. They average 18 years of experience in the field, and they are responsible for a phenomenal average of $11 million per broker in annual sales. Two out of last year's three Real Estate Board of New York's Deal of the Year Awards, as well as the Rookie of the Year, went to Brown Harris Stevens brokers.

One of their most powerful and dependable resources has been the accessibility and dedication of the sales managers at Brown Harris Stevens' Manhattan offices. Grounded in their own strong background in residential sales, the managers are committed to fostering an environment in which they are available to the brokers at all times with counsel, insight and support.

“Our mission is to provide an empathetic and supportive work environment for all of our 148 brokers,” explains Hall F. Willkie, president of Brown Harris Stevens. “The size of our firm makes it possible for our managers to address personally the ongoing needs of each of them.”

As president, Mr. Willkie oversees Brown Harris Stevens residential sales and he is directly responsible for the brokers in the East Side office. The West Side office is headed by Anne S. Young and Ruth McCoy heads the Downtown office.

“The Whole team has great access to a great depth of resources,” notes Ms. McCoy. “Our trend-setting technology provides some 10,000 current listings, up-to-the-minute information and pricing. Because our company manages more than 175 of Manhattan's finest residential buildings, we enjoy unparalleled knowledge of available property and actual closing prices on the sales side. Recognizing that properties need special market exposure, our advertising budget is the industry's largest per broker.”

“Since our founding in 1873, discretion has been a defining element of our professional culture,” adds Ms. Young. “We are extremely protective of the privacy of every party in a transaction. Industriousness, diligence, patience and discretion are all parts of the successful broker and are the basis for our client relationships. Our sales volume is a direct result of this customer confidence.”