The BHS Brokerage division consists of 250 associate brokers representing very high net worth individuals in the purchase and sale of choice residences. Its foremost position is reflected in the highest average transaction price in the industry. In 2004 its average transaction price was approximately $1,700,000. With more than 1250 transactions, the total sale value was more than $2 billion. As the most influential brokerage entity in Manhattan, BHS continues to flourish through its extensive contacts with highly influential clients. The BHS brokerage division maintains 6 offices in Manhattan, and has offices in Palm Beach and in the Hamptons.

Management

This BHS division manages approximately 150 of Manhattan's finest buildings, primarily in the corridor from Park to Fifth Avenues. Its expertise in running this extremely valuable portfolio is advantageous in the planning of our clients’ building infrastructure, security and services necessary to fulfill the promise of a great residence. BHS Management can advise on the creation of a service protocol and the training of the building staff to assure that the promise of a great building is fulfilled in the experience of its residents.

Vanderbilt Appraisals

The work of this affiliated company will assists purchasers interested in evaluating a proposed purchase. Vanderbilt is a highly reputable organization, recognized as one of the top three appraisal companies in Manhattan. In 2004 Vanderbilt appraised real estate with a total of over $7 billion.

Economist

Brown Harris Stevens’ in-house economist, Greg Heym, reports on the Manhattan residential market on a quarterly basis. For BHS Project Marketing clients, Greg can prepare a study of the growth potential of a project’s surrounding area.

Brown Harris Stevens Support Services

Market Research & Analysis: The BHS Real Plus listing system offers our clients the best up to the minute information on pricing and velocity of transactions. Its design offers flexibility in the creation of market analysis reports and comparable reports or comparables to aid in the development of the project. Within Real Plus, BHS has developed Value Exchange, which is the most up to date and accurate source for condo and coop sales information in the industry.

BHS is the only company to employee a staff solely dedicated to researching and confirming sales information in real time. This division is overseen by our economist Greg Heym, who was previously the economist for The Real Estate Board of New York. He is an invaluable resource for data analysis. Also, we maintain an on going database of condominium pipeline development that complements our current research capabilities in forecasting the market.

Marketing Department: Our in-house marketing department is available for ad creation and placement and offers the best linage rate available at the New York Times.

Operating Budget Development: BHS Building management department manages over 200 buildings, including the very best on Park to Fifth. Joel Burris, the heard of the department, can project management costs and assist in the setup of the management plan. BHS management might also add value for the unit purchasers and renters.