Ilan Kissel

New York City real estate specialist Ilan Kissel offers a fresh, energetic approach to the business that's rooted in fairness, hard work and building realtor-for-life relationships. Honest, transparent and straightforward, he always steers clients in the right direction, placing their best interests at the forefront of every decision. Ilan's genuine passion for meeting and helping people is bolstered by his excellent communication skills and responsive service. Clients praise his patient dedication throughout the process and his willingness to stay in touch with relevant information and updates long after the deal is done. By building trust, putting in the work and delivering on each client's goals, Ilan creates an elevated real estate experience resulting in enthusiastic referrals and repeat business. Ilan graduated in the top 8 percent of his class at the University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's degree in strategy and entrepreneurship. His interest in real estate was formed growing up in Westchester County, where watching Million-Dollar Listing New York became an obsession. Ilan carefully studied the qualities that made each real estate mogul successful, earned his real estate license in college and launched his full-time career in the business right after graduation. Today, as a valuable member of the Thrive Real Estate Team at Compass, he serves clients throughout Manhattan and Williamsburg, where he resides. His ultimate goal is to help each client thrive with exceptional market knowledge and elite customer service. In his free time, you'll find Ilan enjoying outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and going to concerts.