Veteran actual property agent Debbie Baum is making the transfer to Brown Harris Stevens from Corcoran, based on an announcement on Wednesday.
Baum has greater than 23 years of expertise serving residential actual property shoppers in Manhattan. Earlier on in her skilled profession, Baum spent over 20 years within the style business holding govt roles at Rena Lange (USA), Nicole Farhi, Donna Karan New York and Perry Ellis earlier than serving as a principal in her personal consulting enterprise.
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman stated she and her agency are excited to welcome Baum to the corporate.
“Debbie’s dedication to shopper service and depth of expertise make her a powerful addition to Brown Harris Stevens,” Freedman stated in an announcement. “Her considerate method and understanding of the Manhattan market align nicely with the values we prioritize throughout the agency.”
At Corcoran, Baum ran a three-agent group often known as the Debbie Baum Team. In 2024, the group closed 12 transaction sides representing $27.28 million in gross sales quantity, based on RealTrends Verified information. This earned her group the No. 193 rank amongst small groups in Manhattan for gross sales quantity within the 2025 RealTrends Verified City Rankings. Nevertheless, Baum informed HousingWire she is becoming a member of Brown Harris Stevens with simply her assistant Isabel Munoz.
“Brown Harris Stevens is the best match for me due to its extraordinary sources; extremely skilled, heat and enthusiastic administration, employees and brokers; and the elegant tradition of excessive‑requirements Bess has constructed,” Baum informed HousingWire. “Having labored with Bess earlier than, I’ve immense respect for her management, and even my shoppers have been thrilled with our transfer.”
Baum, who can be licensed in Palm Seashore, Fla., will probably be primarily based out of Brown Harris Stevens’ East Aspect workplace.
