Sean Devine

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:

"The absolute BEST, and I mean best, real estate broker we've ever worked with. My partner and I bought and sold our apartment with Sean. In the interim we also worked with him to find us renters. After all this he feels like family. We trusted him at every stage, followed his insightful advice, and succeeded in getting the best offers and smooth negotiations. I recommend him to all of my NYC friends all the time."

-- Svetlana & Carlos; three-time clients (buyers, sellers, landlord)!

"We worked with Sean for our apartment purchase, and twice to rent out the property to tenants. All of our experiences with Sean have been great and we always recommend him to our friends who are in need of a good broker. We have been especially impressed with his ability to rent our apartment so quickly, twice now, and to get both sets of tenants swift approval with our co-op board. We are now on the West coast and were able to trust Sean to take care of finding us tenants, which can be daunting being so far away. Sean is also very knowledgeable about the real estate market and gave us very practical advice each time we came to him. I would absolutely recommend Sean for buying, selling or renting in NYC!"

-- Patrick & Melissa; three time clients (buyers, landlord x 2)!

"Sean is a great person, very patient yet competent and responsive. His having a law degree is very handy because real estate can be complicated and Sean made things simple, for us. He was a great buffer between us and some crazy sellers, always keeping an even keel, and committed to helping us find the right place, always maintaining his good humor no matter how many apartments we visited, until we found 'the one.' In short he is dependable, intelligent, empathetic, the best experience we could have hoped for. And this matters as real estate is going to be the most expensive purchase in your life."

--Karl & Nikki; buyers, Tribeca loft

"Sean was a patient and immensely helpful guide for us, during our search and relocation to NYC. He was especially helpful during a particularly messy (thanks to the seller) negotiation and sale. He quickly understood our requirements, and sought out properties that met them well. We ended up having to choose between multiple apartments we'd have been happy with - but ended with our 'dream' apartment! I'd recommend Sean without reservation!"

--Max & Lisa; buyers, Chelsea loft

"Sean was totally fantastic. Responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and a great advocate throughout the entire process. He helped with my search and in all my negotiations; he also introduced me to a phenomenal banking team. In an at times crazy and overwhelming process, Sean was a godsend. I would unequivocally recommend him, and look forward to working with him again in the future!"

Tim; buyer, Cobble Hill (BK) two bed, two bath, in brand new building

"As a first time buyer, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. And I couldn't be more grateful that Sean came into my life to take care of me in this process. I absolutely, positively cannot imagine doing this without him. He took the time to show me apartment after apartment, each one giving him an informed sense of what I want and don't want. He was great at providing a ton of information about types of buildings and neighborhoods. Also, with a law background he understands negotiation at a high level. All in all, it felt like I gained a PhD in real estate with the amount of knowledge Sean imparted on me throughout this process. I am incredibly fortunate for him, and have vowed to send anyone and everyone to him to have the same comfort I had in going through something as complex and crazy as buying an apartment."

--Joe; buyer, Greenwich Village loft

"Sean was the best part of our experience aside from the actual place we bought. It was our first purchase and we had worked with a few agents prior who were no where near as helpful as Sean was. He was very patient with us and explained everything in a respectful manner to keep us informed along the way. He was kind and personable. We actually still keep in touch with him as he was such a great person during this somewhat stressful time. We recommend Sean without any reservations especially for first time buyers. We plan to hopefully make another purchase in the future and hope to have Sean help us with that as well."

-- Ray & Bris; buyers, Gramercy

"Sean helped us buy and sell our apartment on the Upper West Side. He was super helpful in finding us a place, and getting it $100K under the listing price. He also helped us sell our apartment during a buyers market. He was really patient with us as we learned how the process worked since it was our first time buying and selling. I definitely recommend him and will be using his services in the future!"

-- Maurice & Jordan; two-time clients (buyers, sellers), Upper West Side floor-through

Top 5% Douglas Elliman Agent, Nationwide!

As a real estate broker, attorney, marathoner, triathlete, and black belt, Sean Devine brings a calm determination to everything that he does. Upon first speaking with him it becomes clear: No one will work harder or smarter to help you achieve your goals. He listens carefully to understand your needs, and thrives on developing creative strategies to surpass your expectations. Whether you're a seller, buyer, renter, or investor, he will help you navigate the real estate market successfully.

Sean's experience in the real estate industry and with complex negotiations date back over a decade: for over 8 years as a broker, and 5 years prior to that as an attorney. His experience in real estate was fast paced from the start, working on the sale of over $100 million in buildings throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn while a summer associate still in law school. As an attorney, he also helped high-net-worth clients through contentious divorces, negotiating complicated multi-million dollar settlements. After practicing law, Sean decided to switch to the business side of real estate to become a broker. He quickly thrived, served well by the problem-solving and negotiation skills he sharpened as an attorney. As a broker, Sean has successfully guided a wide variety of clients through transactions in nearly every neighborhood in Manhattan and the areas in Brooklyn and Queens closest to it. No deal is too complicated. A solution always exists!

A native New Yorker, Sean has lived in and explored the city for most of his life. He currently resides in Greenwich Village, has lived in Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Hell's Kitchen, and the Upper East Side, and grew up in Staten Island. He earned his bachelors degree at Villanova University and his juris doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. He enjoys running, triathlons, weight training, CrossFit, yoga, basketball, reading, and experiencing all that this great city has to offer.