Clare Saliba

A Brooklyn native and 20-year veteran of New York City real estate, Clare is a trusted advisor to townhouse, condo, and co-op owners and buyers throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. As co-founder and principal of The Modern Solutions Team at Compass – responsible for more than $1 billion in total sales – she is known for her strategic insight, skilled negotiation, and thoughtful guidance. 

Clare consistently helps clients achieve exceptional outcomes across every type of market, advising sellers on how best to prepare, price, and position their properties to maximize value while providing buyers with the market insight and competitive strategies needed to secure the right home in the city’s fast-moving landscape.

Clients consistently praise Clare’s warmth, honesty, and professionalism, describing her as “a gem” and “absolutely the best.” They are especially struck by her "remarkable" expertise, patience, and intuition – qualities that have earned her a loyal base of repeat clients and an extensive referral network built largely through word of mouth.

Through The Modern Solutions Team at Compass, she leads a dynamic group of seasoned professionals who share her commitment to exceptional service, integrity, and tireless advocacy for their clients. Together they combine sharp negotiation skills, innovative marketing strategies, extensive resources, and technology platform to deliver a highly personalized and proactive approach to every transaction. 

The team is consistently recognized as one of Brooklyn’s top-producing groups, ranking as the #1 mid-size Compass team by sales volume in both the Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights offices.

A trusted resource for sellers, buyers, and developers alike, Clare’s market insights have made her a go-to expert for leading media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Prior to real estate, she spent more than a decade as a writer and editor and holds a degree in journalism from Fordham University – experience that sharpened her analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to truly listen to her clients’ needs.

She consistently ranks among the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide, according to The Wall Street Journal’s REAL Trends and America’s Best Real Estate Professionals.

In her down time, Clare enjoys unwinding at her Hamptons beach house, traveling, and chasing sunsets with her husband and their beloved labradors, Sunshine and Truffle.

"I was an experienced buyer and seller. However, when it came to selling my ‘forever home’ my emotions ran high. With their years of experience and market knowledge, Clare and Sandra optimally positioned my home at the most productive moment in time, with the right audience of qualified buyers, for the best possible price. They are a dream team with all the fixings: their solid experience, market knowledge, professionalism, emotional supportiveness and unbelievable responsiveness, led to us going into contract almost immediately after thoughtfully navigating multiple offers." - Laurie C. | Seller

"Sandra and Clare were thoughtful and diligent from start to finish. Their knowledge of the local market was fantastic and they anticipated questions and next steps at every turn. Both Sandra and Clare were prompt and effective communicators, and they navigated a tricky market and sales process with backbone and integrity. They have my highest recommendation." - Zach H. | Seller

"The Modern Solutions team made our dreams come true! Our apartment was sold without fuss or drama, to an offer that well exceeded our highest expectations. Thanks to Lori and Clare’s tireless work, knowledge of their industry and professionalism, I think we set a land speed record with our sale and concurrent purchase of a new home for our family. They listened to our hopes and vision for our future, and stayed true to what our needs and desires were every step along the way. A new chapter of our lives has begun and I am reeling from our good fortune of having had The Modern Solutions Team help bring us here." - Adam and Brenda S. | Seller & Buyer

"Clare, Lori and Sandra sold our unit at the high-end of our goal, at a price-point that other realtors had told us was unrealistic. They were able to provide critical services we needed that no other realtor could have provided. As for the selling process, they were confident and decisive on what needed to be done and guided us with the best advice on timing, strategy, and selling price. I am so thankful that we chose them, and I am not exaggerating when I say that Clare, Lori & Sandra were life-savers for us." - Linda Y. | Seller

"Clare is an absolute gem. From the outset, she served as our strongest advocate and was available to us 24/7. When our purchase hit a few bumps in the road, she worked tenaciously to smooth out any issues and make sure all parties were satisfied. Above all, we consider ourselves lucky to have found an agent who we implicitly trust. We can’t recommend her highly enough." - Edward & Yvette O. | Seller & Buyer

"Working with Clare has been the best decision we’ve ever made! She has been our go-to broker since 2006 and has represented us in several sales and purchases, working tirelessly to ensure we found the right fit for our expanding family each time. Her professionalism, promptness, honesty, and overall wonderful disposition are without equal -- we can’t imagine working with anyone else." - Steven & Kathy G. | Seller & Buyer

"Professional, honest, ethical, great to work with, and very responsive. Clare, Sandra & Lori provided superior client service and made my real estate transaction go like a breeze. Would use their services again with my eyes closed." - Sal H. | Seller & Buyer

"Clare and the team simply did a stellar job start to finish. She really knows the business, she's proactive, easy to work with, professional, and she has a great sense of humor. I would definitely work with them again." - Chris G. | Developer

"I am writing both as a realtor and a client. Over the past year, my son and I have had the pleasure of dealing with Clare Saliba. We were immediately attracted to her warmth and professionalism. Subsequently, we were able to work together. She was extremely collaborative, both with her knowledge and timely communication. I admired her work ethic, enthusiasm and honesty. Clare is representing my son in his home search. Her expertise, patience and understanding is remarkable. I have been in the real estate business for 20 years and I must honestly say Clare exemplifies what we should all aspire to be." - Effie M. | Realtor & Buyer