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I understand that this is a very emotional endeavor for them, and by having a calm perspective, I can help guide them in the most beneficial way."

Gavin Hammon is a leading luxury real estate advisor at Compass, specializing in high-end properties and investment opportunities across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Carnegie Hill, Gramercy, Flatiron, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Soho, Williamsburg As an experienced and well-educated New York City real estate expert, Gavin Hammon is driven to deliver success for his clients by providing top-notch customer service, trusted guidance and great empathy. He is a Certified Negotiating Expert and Certified Buyer Representative, and as a former actor, he's honed superlative listening skills and the ability to interact with people on a deeply personal level with a focus on developing strong relationships. Driven by the variety of tasks the role of agent entails — from marketing to staging, from financing to negotiating — Gavin thrives in high-pressure, high-stakes environments "I am able to stand back and advise my client, but from a point of view that isn't overly emotional. Having resided across Europe and South Africa, Gavin is a true citizen of the world. Today, he lives in the East Village. He is an established family man committed to living a healthy lifestyle and keeping his mind and body constantly challenged. As an avid swimmer and yoga enthusiast, Gavin allows a sense of calm to guide him through life and business.

11/04/2026

Pricing is the most important decision a seller makes. In Manhattan, homes averaged 99 days on market last quarter, and 28% took more than 180 days to go into contract. Price from recent closed sales, not asking prices, and aim for strong showings in the first weeks.

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Source: Compass Manhattan Market Report Q3 2026
Gavin Hammon, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Compass

11/02/2026

West Village townhouses: streets older than the Manhattan grid, blocks that are almost all landmarked, and houses that are always in short supply. Downtown townhouses averaged $2,120 per square foot year to date through Q3 2026, with a median sale price of $8.44M across 34 sales. Thinking about buying or selling on these blocks? Link in bio.

Source: Compass Manhattan Market Report Q3 2026
Gavin Hammon, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Compass

11/02/2026

Brooklyn, Q3 2026: homes sold in 82 days on average, down from 98 in the spring, while new listings are down 16.8% from a year ago. Less competition for well-prepared homes. Thinking of selling? Link in bio for a private valuation.

Source: Compass Brooklyn Market Report Q3 2026. Gavin Hammon, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Compass.

10/23/2026

Toured this massive 5,400 sq ft Chelsea loft today, and the scale is unreal. Originally a former auto assembly plant, it features 70 ft of width, 25 windows across four exposures, and soaring exposed concrete ceilings that keep its original NYC downtown character alive.

Which space caught your eye: the stainless steel chef's kitchen or the skyline window views? Let us know in the comments.

07/08/2026

I N C O N T R A C T: ✨ 150 W 26th St, Unit 401 ✨

We’re excited to announce that this stunning Chelsea condominium is officially in contract. 🎉

We first tested the market through Compass Private Exclusive to gather pricing feedback and maximize exposure. After launching publicly, the property secured a signed contract in just 40 days. ✨

Featuring over 1,600 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a home office, and premium finishes throughout, this residence offered the perfect blend of luxury, space, and convenience.

Thank you to our clients for their trust throughout the process. Congratulations to all parties involved on this exciting milestone! 🏙️

07/02/2026

The Co-op Board Approval Process: Part 3 of 3

In our final part, we address the interview and the final outcome.

The interview is not a formality. It is a conversation between people who are deciding whether you belong in their home. The questions are often mundane on the surface (e.g., "Do you travel frequently?"), but the subtext is always: "Are you going to be easy to live with? Are you going to respect this community?"

I coach my buyers to be intentional. To present themselves as people who have chosen this building specifically, not just as buyers who happened to land there.

Finally, keep in mind that rejections rarely come with explanations. A board can decline a buyer without stating a reason. This is why everything the package, the letters, the interview prep has to be done right the first time.

I've seen strong candidates get rejected because their package felt assembled rather than considered. I've seen less financially dominant candidates approved because their application told a coherent, compelling story about who they were and why they belonged there. This is where we know how to work the necessary language and how to present a compelling narrative.

The co-op board process is not a test you pass with numbers alone. It's an audition. And like any audition, how you show up matters as much as what you bring. The buyers who understand that go in prepared. The ones who don't find out the hard way that in New York, even after the deal is done, there's still a room you have to win over. For the record, I have only ever had one turn down in 17 years and I was able to get it reversed. I plan on keeping my record clean.

07/02/2026

The Co-op Board Approval Process: Part 2 of 3

Picking up from yesterday, let’s talk about how to differentiate your application package.

I’ve prepared enough of these to know that a board rarely receives an application from someone who is financially disqualified. By the time a deal gets to the board stage, the team has already assessed the financial thresholds. What the board is weighing is something else entirely. They are reading between the lines.

The Personal Statement: A generic statement tells the board nothing. A statement that is specific speaking to why this building and community appeal to you makes you a person rather than a file.

The References: The instinct is to collect the most impressive names available. But boards are often more moved by letters that are genuinely personal. A letter from someone who has known you for twenty years and can speak to your character and integrity as a neighbor does more work than a brief paragraph from a famous person who barely knows you.

Think carefully about who actually knows you, not just who sounds impressive on paper.

07/02/2026

The Co-op Board Approval Process: Part 1 of 3

I want to talk about something that derails otherwise perfect transactions in New York City more than almost anything else and that most buyers don't fully understand until they're already inside the process.

The co-op board approval.

If you've bought or tried to buy a co-op in New York, you already know the tension. You've found the apartment, negotiated the deal, and secured the financing. Now, you’re preparing an application for a group of people you've never met, who will evaluate you against undisclosed criteria, and who can say no without explaining why.

It is, by any rational measure, a strange process. Yet, it governs a significant portion of the Manhattan market.

The first thing to understand: a co-op board is not a bank. They aren't just running a credit check. They are deciding if they want you as a neighbor. The financial statements are just the baseline the elements that differentiate you are the letters of reference, the personal statement, and the way the package is organized.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: This is a three-part series on navigating the NYC co-op board process. For your convenience, I am sharing all three parts at once today.

06/23/2026

Another great year. Thank you to all of my clients, colleagues and teammates. It takes many hands to get across any finish line. Grateful for the help and collaboration in helping my clients cross that line. Feeling grateful. 🙏🏻 Here’s to new adventures under the “SOLID Advisory Team” at Compass

06/15/2026

The NYC real estate landscape changes. Be aware. Drop me a line to connect and be informed.

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