We're the ones Moving this Time - Hello 2026 from BHS!

Dear Friends, Clients, and Neighbors,

Happy New Year to you all!

Kicking off 2026, I decided to make an intentional change in my business - I have decided to leave Compass and join Brown Harris Stevens.

This decision is rooted in a simple belief: real estate - especially in New York City - is a relationship driven craft. It requires judgment, discretion, local expertise, and trusted human guidance.  

Founded in 1873, Brown Harris Stevens has long been a steward of Manhattan’s most complex and sophisticated transactions, where experience and relationships matter more than algorithms or automation. As the real estate industry becomes increasingly technology focused, I see New York City as an exception. Technology should support the real estate agent facilitating a sale, not mask inexperience or become a crutch.

Compass is a tech-first, publicly traded company built around data. Brown Harris Stevens aligns more closely with my belief that clients are best served by trusted, well-trained advisors-not platforms-and that privacy, strategy, and individualized attention are paramount. As a privately owned and independent brokerage in NYC, I felt that their legacy of being a multi-generational brokerage was something I related to.

In recent months, Compass has made headlines for its acquisition of Anywhere Brands and its lawsuit against Zillow. While these may be viewed as bold moves, they have also added debt to the company’s balance sheet. In practical terms, this has reduced the resources available to agents working to market and sell properties in New York City. We’ve seen the lay-offs take place first hand in our marketing department, agent education, and managerial roles.

To continue delivering the level of service my clients expect, it became clear that I would be better supported at a firm like Brown Harris Stevens, which strategically invests in both tech tools and employees to benefit our clientele of NYC buyers and sellers. Compass’s recent strategic decisions reflect an increasing focus on nationwoide scale, data, and corporate priorities. My focus has always been—and will remain—each individual transaction and each client’s outcome within the close knit economy that is NYC.

Joining a privately owned firm allows me to advocate fully for my clients, protect their privacy, and market their homes thoughtfully and broadly, without prioritizing data collection or stock performance.

At Brown Harris Stevens, my clients benefit from:

● A relationship-first, client-confidential approach, particularly valuable in a market where approximately 80% of Manhattan transactions involve local or tri-state buyers and sellers.

● High-touch, customized marketing tailored to each property, personally executed by me across digital and social platforms. 

● Greater discretion and privacy in representation—I do not believe in selling client data.

● A firm deeply embedded in Manhattan’s real estate landscape, as the borough’s oldest brokerage.

Our team believes in teamwork, privacy, and results. Beyond real estate expertise, we collaborate with trusted financial advisors, attorneys, stagers and designers, general contractors, and bankers to provide a comprehensive advisory approach for every client. Whether buying or selling, we offer solutions that are both strategic and accommodating.

With over $100 million in sales experience, we know that results are driven by the agent you choose. Our clients work with us because we are an all-female team that values honesty, diligence, creativity, and continuous evolution in both marketing and strategy.

This transition strengthens my ability to serve you. Laura and I look forward to continuing to guide you home—now with Brown Harris Stevens.

I look forward to being your resource and Real Estate Broker in 2026!