Broker Showcase – Paul Brennan

HRES had the great pleasure recently to interview Paul Brennan of Douglas
Elliman, a seasoned veteran in real estate since 1979. Paul is notably fond of
saying, “It’s not about me. It’s about being sensitive to the needs of my clients,
whether they’re buying, selling, renting or investing in a property.”

HRES: Paul can you tell us about one of your most notable deals since your start in real estate back in the 1970’s?
PB: The most notable deal in my career would have to be the sale of the property (approx. 220 acres of farmland) from Francesco Galesi to Lowell Schulman that is now the Atlantic Golf Course. Along with Edward S. Gordon, the creation of the Atlantic Golf Course turned “north of the highway” from a no man’s land to a beautiful, credible and valuable place to live! Atlantic’s impact upon the Bridgehampton and surrounding communities has been a game changer! I am proud to have been part of that positive change!

HRES: What are the advantages of working with a firm like Douglas Elliman?
PB: Douglas Elliman as a company is progressive, aggressive and ahead of the curve technologically. Not only are we New York based, we are now in California, Florida, Colorado; and now with our exclusive affiliation with Knight Frank, we have the world literally at our fingertips. As an agent and a manager, I find that totally unique and an invaluable tool. DE is a long, long way from perusing through the index cards for customers back in the 70s.

HRES: What is the most personally satisfying part of being a real estate agent in the Hamptons?
PB: The most personally satisfying part of being a real estate agent in the Hamptons is the fact that in addition to buying, selling, and appraising homes for many clients that have become friends, I have been able to help maintain and shape the character of this community by my involvement with the Community Preservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Southampton Hospital Foundation Board. Keeping the integrity and character of the community will only benefit the overall real estate community for generations to come.

HRES: What listing do you have now that you consider to be something special?
PB: A very special listing is a jewel of a turn-key beach house located in the most photographed and painted locations in the Hamptons. Nestled on the dunes with the Ocean to the south and looking north over Wainscott Pond to the famed Wainscott Chapel. This house and location combination describes what the Hamptons IS…period.

HRES: What do you anticipate for this Fall and Winter in Real Estate Sales?
PB: For the fall and winter seasons it would appear that as the stock market goes, so goes the Hamptons real estate market.

Paul Brennan
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
[email protected]
631-537-4144