Business Details
Your Trusted Manhattan Luxury Real Estate Team
Our team advises clients with intelligence, empathy, and determination, delivering exceptional service in luxury residential real estate. Specializing in Manhattan and Brooklyn's premier markets, we have transacted over $325 million in sales, prioritizing professionalism, expertise, and transparency. With a 93% referral and repeat client base, our dedication to personalized guidance, market insights, and long-term relationships sets us apart. We combine strategic acumen with a client-centric ethos, ensuring trust and satisfaction in every transaction, from co-op conversions to high-end investments. 
Services
Residential Sales
Luxury Residential Sales
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
Market Analysis
Co-op & Condo Transactions
Compass Concierge Services
Property Staging
Investment Property Sales
Home Improvement Consultation
Highlights and features
- Our team has sold over $350 million worth of residential real estate in New York's premier market segments.
- We provide personalized guidance and strategic expertise tailored to each client's needs.
- Our 93% referral and repeat client base demonstrates our commitment to client satisfaction.
- We offer Compass Concierge services to enhance home sales through staging and improvements.
- Our agents possess in-depth knowledge of co-op and condo transactions in New York City.
What people say
Outstanding communicator
Super knowledgeable
Patient and honest
Incredible real estate agent
Highly recommended
Services
Residential Sales
We specialize in luxury residential sales across Manhattan and Brooklyn, leveraging deep market insights and a robust network to secure optimal outcomes. Our team offers strategic pricing guidance, targeted marketing, and negotiation expertise tailored to high-value properties. With a focus on transparency and client education, we navigate complex transactions with precision and personalized attention.
Compass Concierge
This service provides pre-funded home improvement solutions to maximize property value before sale, including staging, flooring, and cosmetic renovations. Clients pay only upon closing, ensuring zero upfront costs. Our team coordinates vendors to deliver cost-effective upgrades that accelerate sales and increase returns, streamlining the preparation process for sellers.
Buyer Representation
We guide buyers through every stage of the NYC market, from identifying ideal properties to closing. Our agents offer localized expertise, board package preparation, and negotiation support, prioritizing clients' financial and lifestyle goals. With a focus on co-op and condo transactions, we demystify processes and ensure informed, confident purchasing decisions.
People
Ian Katz
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Ian Katz is a seasoned New York real estate broker with extensive expertise in luxury residential transactions. He specializes in co-op and condo sales, offering strategic market insights and personalized service.
Wendy Tsang
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Wendy Tsang delivers exceptional client service in NYC residential real estate, with a focus on buyer representation and property sales. She combines market knowledge with dedicated support to achieve successful outcomes.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in luxury residential sales in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and Brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods.
What services does Compass Concierge offer?
Compass Concierge provides zero-upfront-cost home improvement services like staging, flooring, and painting to enhance property value before sale, paid only at closing.
How do you assist first-time homebuyers?
We guide first-time buyers through market complexities, offering tailored property searches, board application support, and transparent education to ensure confident, informed purchasing decisions.
What distinguishes your team from other realtors?
Our team combines $350M+ in sales experience, 93% referral-based business, and Concierge services, prioritizing client-centric strategies and deep expertise in NYC's luxury market.
Reviews (6)
Jason Rosario
Feb 01, 2022
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Ian represented my fiance and I when we purchased our NYC condo in 2021. Ian was very helpful throughout the condo buying process, providing helpful insights related to NYC real estate purchasing and working with condo boards.
Ian is very responsive and is always happy to elaborate on anything or answer questions. He is very analytical and thorough when evaluating how much a property should cost vs its comparables. He does his research. He also was very helpful throughout the negotiation process. I highly recommend working with Ian on any real estate transaction.
Ian is very responsive and is always happy to elaborate on anything or answer questions. He is very analytical and thorough when evaluating how much a property should cost vs its comparables. He does his research. He also was very helpful throughout the negotiation process. I highly recommend working with Ian on any real estate transaction.
Aaron Himelman
Jan 31, 2022
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Ian helped us find the perfect apartment on the UWS in 2017. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and responsive, and we would absolutely use him again to buy or sell.
Richard Loureiro
Jan 28, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ian Katz is by far one of the best brokers in New York City. Ian helped me purchase and sell on two different occasions. His knowledge of the market, his professionalism and responsiveness makes him stand out from the rest.
Ian Katz is by far one of the best brokers in New York City. Ian helped me purchase and sell on two different occasions. His knowledge of the market, his professionalism and responsiveness makes him stand out from the rest.
Lindsey Cormack
Jan 28, 2022
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We have used Ian to sell, to buy, and to buy again! He's a great agent, diligent and straight talking. I have appreciated his knowledge, understanding and real estate approach. We have used 2 other agent in the past, and ever since we found Ian we will stay with him and continue to recommend him to everyone we know. He's simply fantastic.
William Hall
Sep 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Ian is an incredible real estate agent - knowledgeable, responsive, detail-oriented. I worked with him on recommendation of a friend and would gladly recommend him similarly.
Ian is an incredible real estate agent - knowledgeable, responsive, detail-oriented. I worked with him on recommendation of a friend and would gladly recommend him similarly.
Brenna Weingus
Jul 24, 2021
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I had an amazing experience working Ian for my first Co-op purchase! As a first time buyer, Ian walked my fiance and I through every step of the purchasing process. He made himself available to hop on a call every time we had a question, coordinated and joined all of our showings, and guided us through the board application and closing process. He never once tried to push us above the budget we had set and always shared his honest (and very insightful) perspective. Buying a home, especially during a pandemic, could have been an incredibly stressful process but Ian made it as seamless and enjoyable
