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Brown Harris Stevens names Halstead heir chief strategy officer

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Christopher Halstead will oversee several company-wide initiatives and work to streamline operations at the brokerage in his new role as chief strategy officer. Continue reading →

Private listing networks are the newest pet rock: Bess Freedman

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Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman on the market, private listings and 2026

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The New York City-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman recently, and during uncertain markets, that’s something that attracts real estate agents. Continue reading →

Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

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As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Continue reading →

New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention

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The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied. Continue reading →

Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination

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Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1 million after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint. Continue reading →

Brown Harris Stevens ordered to pay agent $787K for discrimination

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Retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint violates federal law, even if the agent is an independent contractor, judge says. BHS has vowed to appeal. Continue reading →

Compass hires new sales executive from Brown Harris Stevens

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Fritz Frigan most recently worked as an executive vice president at the New York City-based brokerage Brown Harris Stevens. Continue reading →