Dora Plestina

For Dora Plestina, real estate is all about relationships. From those relationships emerges something deeper: transition, trust, and the quiet art of guiding someone toward the next version of their life. Known for her intuition, warmth, and clear communication, she approaches every client relationship with care, intention, and respect for the magnitude of the moment.

Since entering the industry, Dora has guided buyers and sellers across New York City. While she specializes in Uptown neighborhoods, including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights, and Hamilton Heights, she is equally at home helping clients throughout Brooklyn, Downtown, and the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Her clients range from first-time homeowners to seasoned sellers and luxury buyers, each with a unique story and vision. Dora’s strength lies in listening closely, anticipating unspoken needs, and helping clients feel grounded and confident at every step.

Before real estate, Dora built a successful career in event planning, managing high-profile corporate events and large-scale productions with ease. She also spent over 15 years as a professional swimmer, competing for the Croatian National Team and at the Division I level in Arizona, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Both careers strengthened her resilience, discipline, and ability to navigate complex situations under pressure, and taught her to read the room—qualities that now define her work as an agent.

Fluent in Croatian, Spanish, Italian, and English, and a New Yorker for nearly a decade, Dora blends cultural fluency with deep local insight. She partnered with Brown Harris Stevens for its reputation for integrity and client-first values, allowing her to provide a high-touch, personalized experience rooted in trust, care, and dedication.

Outside of work, Dora loves exploring New York’s hidden gems and staying active through swimming and surfing, as well as yoga and meditation. She is passionate about wellness, creativity, and living intentionally—a perspective she brings to every home search and sale.

Clients choose her for her dedication, clarity, and strategic approach, seeing her as an advocate who brings both heart and expertise. Whether preparing a listing, supporting a major transition, or guiding a buyer through the nuances of the market, she brings empathy, attention to detail, and a steady, reassuring presence to everything she does.