Bernadette Brennan is the Executive Director of SERHANT. Commercial, bringing over 20 years of expertise across both the commercial and residential real estate sectors. As the driving force behind the division, she has redefined the brokerage model through her innovative platform List & Assist, which has secured more than $1.7 billion in listings spanning trophy buildings, development sites, investment properties, retail, and office assets.
Renowned for her strategic insight and sharp negotiation skills, Bernadette is highly adept at navigating complex transactions — from investment sales and assemblages to land deals and redevelopment opportunities. Her deep understanding of real estate law and process has made her a trusted advisor for tenant relocations, demolition proceedings, Article 81s, estate sales, and 1031 exchanges, ensuring clients receive sophisticated, results-driven guidance every step of the way.
Under her leadership, SERHANT. Commercial has become one of the fastest-growing divisions within the firm, with Bernadette’s mentorship empowering agents to collectively secure more than $500 million in listings. She has built a culture of collaboration, creativity, and precision that bridges the commercial and residential worlds—mentoring Serhant’s top agents and fostering new opportunities across both markets.
Before her real estate career, Bernadette thrived in the music industry, managing producers for top recording artists and earning multiple Platinum and Gold Records. This entrepreneurial, creative background fuels her dynamic and relationship-driven approach to business—blending artistry with analytics to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Bernadette’s expertise and influence have been featured on the NYSE, NASDAQ, Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, and more, solidifying her reputation as one of New York City’s leading voices in commercial real estate.
A dedicated mother and adventurer, Bernadette balances professional excellence with a vibrant personal life. Her leadership, vision, and passion continue to redefine what’s possible at SERHANT. Commercial and within the broader real estate industry.
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“Start with one or two platforms, and you just own that platform, and then you balance whatever you’re looking to do for us,” she advised. “Mostly it’s real estate, and then something else. So for me, it’s the kids. Here we are baking, and then it’s like, buy this building.”
