Elissa Hersh, Real Estate Agent

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★★★★★
" Elissa is one of a kind. She is the best of the best at her work and made my family feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. She truly is so knowledgeable and is always looking out for her clients. I feel so lucky to work with Elissa. She will find you your dream home!"- Abby Smalberg, Buyer

★★★★★
" As first-time home-buyers, we entered the process of looking for a home in Brooklyn with anxiety about what to expect. Elissa eased our fears right away, guiding us through it step-by-step. She immediately understood our taste and showed us a variety of spaces that helped us narrow down our at-first broad wish-list. This helped us find our ideal apartment quickly, and then Elissa crafted an offer that worked for us and negotiated the contract that we signed. By connecting us with her team, she continued to fill the gaps that we knew nothing about; she led us to a fantastic lawyer and lender who made the closing process as seamless as it could be. Elissa rendered our initial anxieties moot, and while we plan on staying at our new place for a long time, we would work with her and her team again in a heartbeat!"- Jesse M. & Chip P., Buyer

★★★★★
" We cannot thank or praise Elissa Hersh enough for helping us find our beautiful new home on Park Avenue. My partner and I were being relocated to New York for business, and we had very specific requirements. We had to be on the Upper East Side, close to the Alliance Francaise for language study, a short walk to Central Park etc. Elissa was so thorough in establishing and confirming our needs, then literally made our dream location and apartment come true. Nothing was too much trouble. She thought of and attended to every detail and process, delivering on every count and making an arduous process not only manageable, but educational and even enjoyable. In a word, perfect. Thank you Elissa!"- Richard Parker, Buyer

★★★★★
"Elissa helped me purchase my condo in July of 2025. As a first time home buyer, I wasn’t sure what to expect but Elissa guided me with great care and went above & beyond expectations.
Starting with the search, Elissa asked thoughtful questions to understand my preferences and help narrow down the options. She scheduled all our viewings efficiently, showed up prepared (fact sheets and list of questions to ask), and was patient no matter how many viewings I needed. When we found the right match, Elissa shared out of the box strategies to help make for a more attractive offer.
Once we were in contract, Elissa stayed heavily involved by helping facilitating Q&A’s between myself, the seller, lender, etc to provide a smooth closing.
Throughout the process, Elissa demonstrated excellent responsiveness, organization, levels of preparation, and humility. Above all, I felt that Elissa truly cared about me by being my advocate at every turn."- Eric Chen, Buyer & Seller

About Elissa

With a background in placemaking and an MBA from Columbia Business School, Elissa brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective to every real estate journey. Before becoming a licensed salesperson, she collaborated with developers to shape neighborhoods and design experiences that enhance how people live, work, and connect, giving her a unique perspective of what truly makes a property feel like home.

Now a proud member of Turnstone Advisory at Compass - New York City’s #7 team - Elissa pairs her expertise with trusted, results-driven service. She is known for guiding buyers, sellers, and renters with clarity, care, and confidence, and takes particular joy in helping sellers elevate their homes to achieve the highest possible sale price. Her thoughtful recommendations and attention to detail help ensure a seamless, insightful experience - and a meaningful send-off as clients begin their next chapter.

Having called both Manhattan and Brooklyn home over the past decade, Elissa offers a nuanced understanding of New York City’s diverse neighborhoods and a genuine enthusiasm for helping clients sell and find homes that truly resonate.

She currently lives in in the Upper East Side and enjoys starting her mornings with the New York Times crossword, reading fiction, and listening to vinyl records. A curious explorer at heart, she loves strolling through the city with her husband and film camera, always on the lookout for hidden gems - whether close to home or across the globe.