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Milla May

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | Licensed as Camilla Slertman
About Milla
Real estate has been part of Milla’s life for as long as she can remember.

Raised in a family of property developers, she spent years alongside her father, an award-winning developer in Sweden, developing an appreciation for architecture, craftsmanship, and the thoughtful planning behind exceptional homes.

Long before entering real estate, Milla built an international career spanning luxury branding, strategic marketing, photography, and creative direction. For more than two decades, she helped create and shape the visual identity of some of the world's leading luxury brands and editorial publications, where every image, every detail, and every creative decision was carefully considered.

That experience became the foundation of her approach to real estate.

Milla approaches every listing with the mindset of a luxury brand strategist. She understands that exceptional homes don't simply sell because they're exceptional—they stand out because they are thoughtfully positioned, beautifully presented, and marketed with precision. From photography and visual presentation to branding, pricing strategy, and launch, every decision is intentional.

She believes that photography isn't the final step in marketing a home—it's where the marketing begins. In today's market, the first showing almost always happens online.

During her first year in real estate, Milla ranked among the Top 2% of agents within NRT. Today, she is trusted by buyers, sellers, developers, and investors throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, with particular expertise in luxury condominiums, cooperatives, and architecturally significant townhouses.

Having owned and extensively renovated homes in both New York and Europe, Milla understands the emotional and practical decisions involved in buying, restoring, and reimagining exceptional properties. Fluent in four languages and having lived and worked internationally, she brings a global perspective to every client relationship.

Known for her warmth, genuine curiosity, and ability to put people at ease, Milla builds lasting relationships rooted in trust, honesty, and thoughtful advice.

She believes exceptional homes deserve exceptional marketing—and that every property has a story worth telling well.

Client Testimonials

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"Milla did an incredible job showcasing our apartment with gorgeous staging and pictures. We trusted her recommendations and are so happy we did. We got multiple offers above our asking price so quickly, and were able to close the deal smoothly and seamlessly. We totally appreciated her patience and transparency with the process. She made what could have been one of the most stressful periods of our lives so much easier. We could not recommend her more highly"
-Eric

"My husband and I are proud homeowners of our dream home thanks to Milla. Buying a home, let alone your first, is stressful and not for the weary. It is time consuming, emotionally demanding and a game changing financial decision.

We have lived in the city for a decade and have lived in many of its neighborhoods (Hells Kitchen, Tribeca, soho, west village, east village and Brooklyn). Many were exceptional spaces and neighborhoods so we set the bar high. We knew we wanted to buy and scoured Upper Manhattan for over a year. Through that process we saw some great properties but also dealt with some conniving, deceitful and seedy individuals. My husband and I were very proactive buyers - we knew all of the inventory cold, would walk the streets at different times of day and even met the neighbors. We initially dealt with a handful of different brokers, which made me question the value add of brokers and tarnished the joy of the process. Milla was different.

First and foremost, she is trustworthy, honest and intrinsically a good person. She puts the client ahead of her own ambitions and becomes a genuine steadfast partner in the process. Instead of pushing product, she actually listens to your needs/ desires but also provides relevant perspective to the process given her experience and handle on the market. She humanizes the process and makes it fun.

Second, she is realistic, knowledgeable and well networked. Our criteria naturally evolved over time and her guidance was valuable throughout. She listened to us deliberate and weighed in as needed. She helped pair us with responsible and reputable third parties (counsel, inspectors, etc) after getting taken advantage of by others before she was engaged.

Third, she is incredibly responsive and proactive. While we had command of the properties available, she knew them a step deeper and also had a sense for what was potentially available off market. She canvassed the neighborhood to help broker transactions with possible sellers, which is how we ultimately closed on our current property.

Four, Milla is patient. We must have seen well over 100 properties. Enough said.

These only begin to contextualize our experience with Milla. These are all qualities you want in a broker, especially when the stakes run so high. We would highly recommend her to anyone. We gained a home as well as a friend and feel grateful."

-Nina D

"Professional, hard-working, honest, and fun are the words that come to mind when I think of Milla. I first met Milla while looking for investment properties in NYC. She showed us several viable options, but we changed our minds and ended up not buying. Months later, I asked her to show us townhouse from Harlem to Brooklyn. She spent countless hours researching and showing us homes that met our needs. We still did not buy but instead decided to leave NYC. Milla never complained, never gave up, and always had a smile on her face. So, when the time came to sell our Tribeca loft where we had lived for 16+ years, had gotten married, raised our daughter, and nurtured my terminally ill mother, I turned to Milla. She analyzed the market, helped us price our home right, and created unique and stunning marketing materials. The first day on the market Milla found our buyer and we closed weeks later. I highly recommend Milla and am lucky to call her friend."

- Janet C.

"Milla sold my East Harlem penthouse condo for me under very difficult and complicated circumstances.

I was extremely impressed with her expertise, patience and the way she managed all different entities that were involved in the process. She has great people skills, impressive knowledge of real estate and she is fun to be around.

She showed up with a very professional team who took stellar photographs of the unit and in the end we sold the apartment for above asking price Given the location of the place and in comparison with other units similar to mine, she pulled off a minor miracle.

I trust her 100% and will use her as my broker for the rest of my life! She navigated the sale very skillfully and also helped my husband and I find a new apartment to live in - all in all Milla has served as my broker three times already and I will continue to use her."

- Maria H.

"In a short span of 3 months I sold my condo and purchased a townhouse, thanks to Milla, my broker for both transactions! Milla is definitely a broker you can count on to get your job done in a timely manner with the least amount of stress. Milla is pro active, easy to work with, has vast knowledge about New York City’s real estate market, and is a skilled negotiator, with a true passion for achieving her clients goals. She works with great tenacity around the clock, always making herself available to show a space, meet with you, and quickly responds to phone calls, text messages and emails. Even when she was out of the country on vacation! Her professional work ethic is stellar, as is her high level of experience, and her trustworthy advice. She goes the extra mile, above and beyond to make one feel comfortable, and even cared to connect me with reputable architects and contractors to work on my new home. I’m extremely grateful for the smooth sailing experience I had with Milla and her continued support even after my sell and purchase. Without reservations I recommend Milla 100%!"

- Farah L

"We want to thank you so much for helping us every step of the way in this process. We truly couldn't have done it without you! From your recommendations and advice to your bright and kind personality, you led us to an amazing apartment where we will start this new chapter of our lives. It has been a dream of ours forever to live in NYC and you helped make it a reality. That is so special to us! And when we are ready to buy we will call you!"

- Dana & Malcom

Milla May’s Listings

$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,495,000 | 748 Hancock Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant
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Listed By CompassOpen: 8/2 02:00PM - 03:00PM

$2,495,000

4
Bedrooms
2,634
Square Feet
18' x 100'
lot size
a view of a brick house with many windows
a view of entryway with wooden floor and stairs
a living room with fireplace furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a table
a dining room with furniture and window
a dining room with furniture and large windows
a kitchen with a stove a sink and white cabinets
a kitchen with a table and chairs in it
a bedroom with a large bed couch and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a view of a patio with couches and potted plants
a white cabinet with white and white
a view of a living room with a large window
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Listed By Compass

$2,450,000

5
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
19' x 100'
lot size

Milla May’s Transactions

Past Sales

$3,750,000

3
Bedrooms
1,984
Square Feet
$3,650,000 | 310 East 53rd Street, Unit 9C | Midtown East

$3,650,000

3
Bedrooms
2,313
Square Feet
$3,400,000 | 124 West 131st Street | Central Harlem

$3,400,000

5
Bedrooms
4,688
Square Feet
100' x 19'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Serhant

a living room with furniture and a fireplace

$2,995,000

2
Bedrooms
1,976
Square Feet
a living room with furniture chandelier and a fireplace

$2,900,000

6
Bedrooms
4,010
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$2,850,000 | 154 West 132nd Street | Central Harlem

$2,850,000

4
Bedrooms
4,759
Square Feet
15' x 100'
lot size
a living room with furniture and floor to ceiling windows

$2,849,000

4
Bedrooms
3,243
Square Feet
20' x 90'
lot size
$2,800,000 | 399 Washington Street, Unit 2 | TriBeCa

$2,800,000

2
Bedrooms

$2,765,000

270 West 132nd Street

Harlem

$2,630,000 | 725 Quincy Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,630,000

7
Bedrooms
3,360
Square Feet
0.05
Acres

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Landmark II

a living room with furniture and a window

$2,575,000

4
Bedrooms

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$2,525,000 | 517 West 152nd Street | Hamilton Heights

$2,525,000

6
Bedrooms
4,995
Square Feet
30' x 100'
lot size
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances lots of counter top space and furniture

$2,450,000

2
Bedrooms
1,886
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Serhant

a living room with furniture and a large window

$2,400,000

5
Bedrooms
3,080
Square Feet
18' x 80'
lot size
$2,390,000 | 175 W 126th Street | Harlem

$2,390,000

4
Bedrooms
5.5
Bathrooms

175 W 126th Street

Harlem

a living room with furniture and a fireplace

$2,350,000

5
Bedrooms
2,824
Square Feet
18' x 100'
lot size
$2,250,000 | 124 West 118th Street | Harlem

$2,250,000

6
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$2,225,000 | 299 MacDonough Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,225,000

4
Bedrooms
2,890
Square Feet
20' x 100'
lot size
Past Rentals
a living room with furniture and a large window

$12,500

1
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Argo Residential

$8,600 | 123 Washington Street, Unit 38B | Financial District

$8,600

2
Bedrooms
1,175
Square Feet
116' x 136'
lot size
$7,500 | 30 Main Street, Unit 11H | DUMBO

$7,500

2
Bedrooms
1,230
Square Feet
$7,500 | 296 Fenimore Street | Prospect Lefferts Gardens

$7,500

3
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
25' x 85'
lot size
a view of a room with wooden floor

$7,200

2
Bedrooms

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$6,500 | 817 West End Avenue, Unit 1A | Upper West Side

$6,500

3
Bedrooms
1,754
Square Feet
101' x 125'
lot size
$6,500 | 30 Main Street, Unit 11H | DUMBO

$6,500

2
Bedrooms
1,230
Square Feet
115' x 130'
lot size
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window

$6,258

1
Bedrooms
889
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Citi Habitats, Inc.

a view of empty room with wooden floor and fireplace

$4,300

3
Bedrooms
20' x 100'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$4,100 | 2101 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Unit PH9A | Harlem

$4,100

2
Bedrooms
900
Square Feet
$4,071 | 86 Fleet Place, Unit 16A | Downtown Brooklyn

$4,071

2
Bedrooms
1,135
Square Feet
$3,800 | 88 Morningside Avenue, Unit 4F | Harlem

$3,800

1
Bedrooms
945
Square Feet
75' x 100'
lot size
$3,600 | 100 United Nations Plaza, Unit 20D | Midtown East

$3,600

1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms

100 United Nations Plaza, Unit 20D

Midtown East

$3,450

1
Bedrooms

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$3,285

2
Bedrooms

Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc

$3,208

2
Bedrooms

Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc

a living room with furniture a lamp and a chandelier

$3,125

2
Bedrooms
783
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC