Debbie Zolan

With her business acumen, love of design and talent for working with people, Debbie makes the ideal partner in the selling or buying of a home. Her commitment to her clients is of the utmost importance, her level of professionalism and preparedness is never questioned and her sense of humor is always appreciated. Debbie comes to Compass after seven years at Brown Harris Stevens, where she worked in both the resale and new development divisions. Considered an expert in DUMBO, Brooklyn where she has sold and leased over 200 homes, she also enjoys working throughout all Brooklyn and Manhattan neighborhoods. Debbie has worked successfully with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in both new development and resale markets providing her with the extensive insight and experience necessary to close deals. She has handled everything from the quick sale with a bidding war to complex new development sales involving multiple closings within a tight timeframe and under challenging circumstances. Her new development experience includes being the on-site sales manager at 51 Jay Street, a warehouse conversion in the landmarked district of DUMBO where she oversaw sales for the 75-unit building. In addition, she directed sales at 133 Water Street, also in DUMBO, sold multiple Sponsor-owned units at the Echelon in Long Island City and provided consultation on 210 Pacific Street in Cobble Hill. Prior to her foray into real estate, Debbie worked in marketing and advertising. She was the Vice President, Director of Client Services at Select Communications, a European marketing communications company where she developed brand strategies for high-end fashion, accessories and fragrance companies. She also founded a t-shirt company called Cherry Tee and ran her own marketing consultancy. Debbie is a long time resident of DUMBO, where she lives with her husband and son along the water. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at her home in the Berkshires, skiing, exercising, cooking and traveling.