Brian Phillips

About Brian

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Brian Phillips is the only person I turn to on any real estate transaction. I have worked with Brian on several projects including several sales of property and the leasing of multiple dwellings. In each sale, Brian presented me with highly qualified buyers. In each and every rental, the tenants were well screened and were in place for long terms with no incidents. Brian is the ultimate professional. He is discreet, always well informed and punctual for all appointments, and always prepared to take care of business. I would recommend him highly - Shannon Ayers Holden.

We met Brian through the local community board and were impressed with his knowledge and professionalism from that very first meeting. This is the second time that we hired him to lease our condo unit and have enjoyed working with him tremendously both times. He is very responsive to questions and handled viewings personally. Brian is a very hard worker who used his intelligence, patience and diligence to match our unit with appropriate renters. In an extremely challenging time for both owners and renters, Brian was an invaluable bridge that allowed both sides to be satisfied with the outcome. We recommend him highly and would happily work with him again - Michelle Morazan

With 18 years at Douglas Elliman and nearly 3 decades as a licensed broker, Brian Phillips brings extensive experience and diverse expertise to the New York real estate market. As an Associate Broker at one of the largest brokerages in the New York Metropolitan area, he is well-positioned to provide exceptional service.

Brian is highly active in the real estate community, holding memberships with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) for the Residential Listing Service (RLS) and the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) for the OneKey MLS. His team is strategically based across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, the Bronx, and the Hudson Valley, offering clients local expertise and personalized service to meet their needs. His long-standing relationships with fellow agents and Realtors®, built over decades of collaboration, foster trust and ensure a smooth transaction process.

He has served on numerous committees and boards, including REBNY’s Education and Residential Brokerage Membership committees, and HGAR’s Professional Standards, Fair Housing, Legislative, RPAC, Global Business Council, and Commercial Investment Division committees. Brian’s leadership is further reflected in his roles as co-chair of REBNY’s Residential Upper Manhattan Committee, Board Director at HGAR, and Advisory Board Member of HGAR’s Bronx Chapter.

Brian’s commitment to excellence is underscored by his attainment of over 10 NAR designations, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Commitment To Excellence (C2EX), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).

In addition to client service, Brian is deeply involved in advocacy. He serves as a Board Director at the New York State Association of Realtors® (NYSAR), the 2024 Chair of NYSAR’s NYC Issues Working Group, NYS Finance Leader for 2024 with the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC), and 2024 President-Elect of the NYS Chapter of RRC. As a member of NYSAR’s Legislative Steering Committee and a Golden R Major Investor in RPAC, Brian actively shapes state-level policies, providing clients with valuable insights into market trends and evolving regulations.

Brian’s affiliations extend to numerous chambers of commerce in Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx, as well as professional organizations like the National Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR), NAREB, NAHREP, AREAA, FIABCI-USA, NAGLREP, and CREA. His commitment to community service includes leadership roles with the Harlem YMCA’s Black Achievers In Industry (BAI) steering committee and as a Freemason.

Outside of real estate, Brian enjoys spending time with family, community involvement, biking, tennis, and exercise. His global network of real estate professionals enables him to facilitate seamless relocations anywhere in the world, ensuring professional and ethical service with the potential for compensation upon successful closings.