One year after launching the first StreetEasy Agent Advisory Board, we’re pleased to introduce the 2024 Agent Advisory Board!
The StreetEasy Agent Advisory Board (AAB) assembles top partners in New York City real estate to discuss industry matters, raise important questions, and exchange ideas. Members of the AAB also provide StreetEasy with valuable feedback on resources, products, events, programming, and more. The board meets for regular in-person sessions as well as virtual discussions.
The 2024 Agent Advisory Board consists of top-performing agents from across NYC’s boroughs. This year’s board encompasses a wide range of real estate experience and insight, including buying, selling, and industry leadership.
Congratulations to this year’s members — and if you’re a real estate professional interested in joining the 2025 board, find out how to be considered.
Meet the 2024 Agent Advisory Board
Tamara Abir
Compass
Tamara’s sophisticated understanding of real estate transactions paired with her down-to-earth approach make her a trusted and indispensable advisor. With her significant experience in new development, she brings a unique perspective and skillset to the table. Tamara lives in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn with her husband and four kids.
Tali Berzak
Compass
Tali Berzak has over fifteen years of successful experience in the real estate industry. She has the unique ability to identify with her client’s needs during the various stages of their lives. She is able to help them realize their housing dreams while offering supportive guidance throughout the process. Having relocated internationally twice, Tali is well acquainted with the challenges of re-creating a home. She is eager to bring her tenacity and creativity to work for you to find the house of your dreams, and she hopes to exceed your expectations, as she has for many clients.
Michael Bethoney
Nest Seekers International
Michael is a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of New Development at Nest Seekers International. Michael has a background in law, with a focus on Intellectual Property transactional law, bringing a diverse comprehension of branding concepts, deep understanding of market positioning, and a passion for sales strategies. Carefully analyzing market conditions, the competitive landscape, and unique value proposition of every new development project or individual listing, Michael curates an individualized strategy for every project’s marketing and sales/leasing plan to propel these projects forward to great success and top ranking, consistently representing top-5 selling projects in New York City since 2020. Michael is a co-founder and leader of the Bespoke Team at Nest Seekers International, a high-performing team of nearly 40 real estate professionals who were ranked #4 in New York State this past year according to Real Trends.
Mallory Bogard
Serhant.
Mallory Bogard is a highly regarded Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker who founded and leads Bogard New York, a team of real estate professionals at SERHANT in New York City. In her spare time, Mallory loves to visit university classrooms at her alma mater, where she speaks to college students about her journey from growing up on an emu farm to running one of the fastest-growing teams in NYC real estate, and her forever mantra: “Dreaming Bigger.”
Hannah Bomze
Casa Blanca
Hannah built Casa Blanca, the fastest-growing brokerage with the highest retention rate, over the last four years by streamlining the process and empowering agents to do what they do best. By providing a better experience for everyone involved, Hannah’s mission is for Casa Blanca to create a new and transparent reality for real estate.
Collin Bond
Compass
Collin is a team lead and co-founder of the Fabrikant Bond Team, ranked among the top 10 teams in NYC and top 100 nationally. He has proven himself to be the ultimate advisor and advocate for his clients, whether assisting investors or facilitating the purchase of co-ops, condos, or townhouses as primary homes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Collin is also a licensed attorney who practiced as a litigator for many years before starting the Fabrikant Bond Team. Adhering to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence, he draws on his extensive negotiating skills to ensure clients achieve the results they deserve.
Jessica Buchman
Corcoran
With well over a billion dollars in sales in her 20 years at the Corcoran group, Jessica has accomplished countless consistent achievements including “Rookie of the Year” her 1st year out, “Park Slope Salesperson of the Year” currently and consecutively since 2006, the “Wall Street Journal top 250” and the esteemed and exclusive “President’s Council,” which names Corcoran’s top 25 performing brokers company wide. When Jessica is not hard at work, you can find her at the barn with her daughter, Sophie. Her other favorite spots include Gibson Beach in Bridgehampton where she spends her summers, Di Fara pizzeria on Ave J enjoying the best slice in Brooklyn, and “the loop” in Prospect Park.
Maggie Chong
Serhant.
Maggie Chong is an incredibly successful real estate agent with a wealth of experience and firsthand industry knowledge. While considered the go-to broker for first-time home buyers, she’s well versed in working with sellers, buyers, investors, and renters at various price points. In her free time, Maggie enjoys cooking, reading, running, and traveling. She serves on the Advisory Council for the School of American Ballet, and is a Sustainer at New York Junior League.
Scott Harris
Brown Harris Stevens
Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $1.5B of New York City residential property. He was recently recognized as the number 30 broker in NYC and among the top 250 in the nation in sales volume by The Wall Street Journal / RealTrends. He is regularly among the top 0.02% of Realtors nationwide. Scott operates the Harris Residential Team at Brown Harris Stevens, focusing on co-ops, condos, townhouses, and new developments across Manhattan and Brooklyn. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and resides with his wife and three children on the Upper West Side, and is a dedicated marathon runner and crossword enthusiast.
Christopher Kromer
Brown Harris Stevens
An alumnus of Rutgers University, Christopher has made New York City his home for 30 years. His experience living on the Upper East and Upper West Side, and now raising his family in Park Slope, Brooklyn, translates to a deep and clear understanding of the current NYC real estate market. A former consultant with Ernst & Young, he particularly enjoys sharing his personal knowledge and analysis — and his passion — with first-time buyers, with whom he continues to build and maintain strong, mutually rewarding relationships.
Michelle Larsen
Douglas Elliman
Michelle Larsen believes real estate is about the relationship. An award-winning real estate broker who works in the co-op, condo, and townhouse markets throughout Manhattan, Michelle’s focus and dedication to her clients’ success is the endgame. Respected in her community for her integrity and exceptional level of service, her clients also value her tenacity and extensive knowledge of the Manhattan housing market.
Lara Maric
Serhant.
Lara Maric is an experienced real estate agent whose constant availability and insightful knowledge make her clients’ lives easier during the buying and selling process. Lara has lived in Manhattan for the last 12 years, hopping from the Upper East Side to Midtown to the Financial District. She enjoys doing pilates and taking long walks through the city, and can’t resist trying out trendy restaurants with unique dishes.
Maggie Leigh Marshall
Douglas Elliman
As a seasoned New York City real estate veteran, Maggie Leigh Marshall’s name is synonymous with comprehensive market knowledge and astute advisory service. She offers a 20-year track record of success spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods, and her consultative style is integral to clients who seek out the skilled, patient guidance she provides through every step of the process.
Christopher Stokes Moseley
Christie’s International Real Estate
Christopher Stokes Moseley is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker in New York City who has been recognized as a top broker for multiple years. Christopher has worked extensively in residential sales and rentals with well over 30 years of experience in the industry. He also has extensive experience working with a comprehensive group of transaction specialists, such as loan officers and real estate lawyers, along with interior designers, furniture makers/designers, landscape architects, and contractors.
Federico Pina
R New York
Federico Pina is a top-performing New York City luxury real estate broker with the highest rates of client satisfaction. As a trusted professional with strong local and international networks, he’s recognized for his wealth of knowledge, responsiveness, and personal commitment to clients. Federico specializes in strategic marketing and innovative use of technology, ensuring the best results for both sellers and buyers. As a highly skilled Advanced Negotiation Specialist (ANS), Federico has an impressive track record negotiating intricate new development and resale transactions.
Jane Powers
Douglas Elliman
Jane serves as a top new development specialist selling out the most iconic buildings in New York City, and is consistently ranked as a top 10 resale broker nationwide. Jane’s passion for life and unparalleled people skills are also reflected in her former 20-year career as a top high fashion model for Elite, IMG, and Ford while she lived and traveled all over the world. She has taken leadership roles in many charitable organizations to give back to NYC, and devotes her energies to raising her spectacular son.
Aroza Sanjana
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Aroza Sanjana’s work has involved turning her clients’ real estate visions into reality; visions where families meander through Park Slope’s tree-lined streets, couples enter their new trendy condo in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Prospect Heights and Williamsburg, and long-term investors celebrate locating that rare property in Cobble Hill or Tribeca. She spends much of her time outside the office as an advocate for autism and education, and serves on the Board of Directors at the Shield Institute. Aroza also makes time for her passions of staging home interiors for clients and going on travel adventures around the world with her family.
Scott Savory
Compass
Scott is a residential real estate expert committed to providing the highest value and service to his clients. With over a decade of experience facilitating hundreds of sales throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, Scott has developed an industry-wide reputation for his exceptional service, strategic negotiation skills, sharp attention to detail, and abiding client relationships. He now runs one of the top teams in New York City at Compass. Originally from Guyana, South America, Scott has called New York home for the last 15 years. He traveled the world as a professional cyclist with the Guyanese national team, and applies the same work ethic to real estate as he did with cycling.
Elena Smirnova
The Agency
Elena Smirnova is a top-producing broker having overseen some of Manhattan’s most significant transactions, totaling over $225M in sales. As an investor herself, Elena prides herself on her market knowledge and specializes in condo and co-op resales, new developments, investment properties, townhouses, and multifamily properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In her spare time she enjoys fitness, taking dance classes, and exploring the city’s fine dining establishments and museums.
Sandra Smith
R New York
With over 23 years of Manhattan real estate experience, no transaction is too small or too big for Sandra. Her specialty ranges from residential investor transactions to foreign purchases, and she has mentored many new agents over the years. An Upper West Side resident for over 30 years, Sandra has been consistently active in her children’s schools and local nonprofits.
Pavel Zustiak
PALISSIMO
Pavel is a highly sought-after, full-service luxury real estate broker with an impressive track record in the New York City market. His combination of business acumen, creative design sensibility, and innate talent has earned him a reputation as a go-to broker for high-profile clients and first-time buyers alike. When he’s not helping his clients sell and find their dream properties, Pavel enjoys indulging in his passion for arts, culture, and design with his husband, an accomplished fashion and accessories designer.
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