Naomi Watanabe

Naomi Watanabe serves as Director of Operations for the Michael J. Franco team at Compass, where she plays a central role in keeping every transaction organized, transparent, and on track. With over 10 years of experience in New York City real estate, Naomi is the operational backbone of one of Manhattan's top-producing teams.

Clients and colleagues consistently describe Naomi as reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely people-focused. She excels at anticipating needs before they arise, managing complex timelines, and ensuring clear communication between all parties, qualities that are essential in NYC's fast-moving and high-stakes real estate market.

Before real estate, Naomi worked in New York's food and music industries, experiences that sharpened her ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family gave her a practical, high-integrity approach to business that she brings to every transaction.

A New Yorker since 1997, Naomi has lived throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn and now calls the Historic Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx home. She is a proud mom, rescue-dog parent, and lifelong baseball fan. Naomi is also fluent in Japanese, making her a valuable resource for Japanese-speaking clients navigating the NYC market.

Areas of Expertise: Real estate transaction coordination, NYC real estate operations, client communication, Manhattan and Bronx neighborhoods, Japanese-speaking real estate clients