Meet Brian Phillips
CRS | CIPS | C2EX | AHWD | PSA | ABR | NYRS | SRS | SFR | CBR | CNE | GRI | e PRO
2025 REBNY Agent of the Year | Associate Broker | Douglas Elliman
Brian Phillips is an award winning New York City real estate broker with nearly three decades of experience and 19 years at Douglas Elliman. Specializing in Upper Manhattan including Morningside Heights, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Hudson Heights, and Inwood, he advises buyers and sellers across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Riverdale while extending his reach into Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. He has successfully closed transactions in each of these markets.
Known for his strategic approach to pricing, negotiation, and deal execution, Brian represents a wide range of clients from first time buyers to seasoned investors. His expertise spans co ops, condominiums, and townhouses, with a deep understanding of New York City’s complex board approval processes and evolving market dynamics.
His dual access to both the Real Estate Board of New York Residential Listing Service (RLS) and OneKey MLS through the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS and Long Island Board of REALTORS provides clients with a distinct advantage, maximizing exposure and creating seamless connectivity between urban and suburban markets.
A recognized leader in the industry, Brian has served on numerous committees and boards including REBNY’s Education and Residential Brokerage Membership Committees and HGAR’s Professional Standards, Fair Housing, Global Business Council, Bronx Advisory Board, and Commercial Investment Division Committees. He served for 6 consecutive years as Co Chair of REBNY’s Upper Manhattan Committee, is a Board Director at the New York State Association of REALTORS, and served as the 2025 President of the New York State Residential Real Estate Council.
His commitment to advocacy and policy is reflected in his role as past Chair of the NYC Issues Working Group within NYSAR’s Legislative Steering Committee and as a Major Investor in the Realtor Political Action Committee, where he actively contributes to shaping housing policy at the state level.
Brian holds more than a dozen National Association of REALTORS designations including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), NAR’s highest credential, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), reflecting a continued commitment to professional excellence and industry leadership.
Beyond real estate, he is actively engaged in his community through the Harlem YMCA’s Achievers in Industry Steering Committee and is a proud Freemason. He enjoys biking, tennis, and spending time with family.
With a global network of real estate professionals, Brian facilitates relocations worldwide, ensuring clients receive informed guidance and strong representation wherever their next move takes them.
