Realty Collective

Realty Collective is a people-driven real estate brokerage founded in 2005. The company was co-founded by broker Victoria Alexander (also referred to as Victoria Hagman in some materials), who built the business around honest, ethical practices and a deep love of Brooklyn.

The team focuses on making the Brooklyn real estate experience reflect the character of the neighborhoods they serve. Agents bring backgrounds in the arts and other creative fields and approach real estate with empathy and advocacy.

Our story

• Founded in 2005 as an alternative to stereotypical NYC real estate practices.
• Built to combine activism, community advocacy and appreciation of Brooklyn's historic architecture.
• Rooted in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and grown through word-of-mouth relationships across nearby neighborhoods.

Our values

Realty Collective:

• Works to combat predatory, unequal and exclusionary practices in real estate.
• Prioritises honesty, integrity, and education throughout each transaction.
• Treats clients as neighbors and community members, not just transactions.
• Focuses on the long-term health and vibrancy of Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Giving and community commitment

• Gives 10% of profits to local nonprofits.
• Actively participates in local initiatives, community board meetings and planning sessions.
• Believes real estate has a social responsibility to the broader community.

Who we serve

Realty Collective focuses exclusively on Brooklyn real estate, supporting clients who want to live, work and invest in Brooklyn's neighborhoods.

• Residential sales
• Residential rentals
• Commercial sales
• Commercial rentals
• Condos and co-ops

The team concentrates on making the process of finding, selling or leasing space in Brooklyn as smooth and transparent as possible.

Property types

Typical property types include:

• Brooklyn apartments and townhomes
• Condominiums and co-ops
• Mixed-use and commercial spaces

Realty Collective works on transactions across these property types in Brooklyn.

Neighborhood focus

Realty Collective's work is centered in Brooklyn neighborhoods such as:

• Red Hook
• Carroll Gardens
• Park Slope
• Williamsburg
• Bedford-Stuyvesant
• Gowanus
• Prospect Heights
• Clinton Hill
• Other nearby Brooklyn communities

Using the listings search

On the Realty Collective website, visitors can:

• Choose whether they are looking to rent or buy.
• Filter for residential or commercial properties.
• Adjust minimum and maximum price ranges.
• Filter by number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Narrow searches to specific Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Customers can browse current listings and then reach out to Realty Collective to learn more about any property.

• Website: https://realtycollective.com

From the home page, you can:

• Browse current listings.
• Use the search tools to narrow down properties.
• Access the "Let's talk" option to reach the team.

Clients can use the site to request more information about specific listings or to discuss selling or leasing a Brooklyn property.

Office and community presence

Realty Collective's office is located on Van Brunt Street in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. The office also houses the Compère Collective community gallery space, which hosts rotating art shows and events.

Agents are active in community meetings and local initiatives, so you may also encounter them at neighborhood events, planning sessions and educational workshops.

Lists Clinton, Victoria, Prospect Heights, Fargo, Brooklyn, New York City, Park Slope, and Williamsburg as a location. Names New York and Brooklyn as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

The team's work centers on Brooklyn neighborhoods such as:

• Red Hook
• Carroll Gardens
• Park Slope
• Williamsburg
• Bedford-Stuyvesant
• Gowanus
• Prospect Heights
• Clinton Hill
• Other nearby Brooklyn communities

Agents live in many of these neighborhoods and are active in local organizations and events.

Local insight

Because agents live and work in the same communities, they can share first-hand insight on:

• Where to shop, eat and spend time
• Dog-friendly areas and parks
• Street and block-level feel, including noise and nightlife
• Community resources and local businesses

This local perspective helps clients find homes and spaces that align with their day-to-day lives and values.

• Emergency responders and government agencies such as FEMA
• Food, warmth and shelter
• A place to gather information and coordinate support

Team members volunteered with local groups and partners like PortSide New York to help residents navigate recovery and resources.

In 2013, PortSide New York was honored with the Champions for Change award by President Obama, in part recognizing these collaborative efforts.

Ongoing community work

Realty Collective's team:

• Participates in Community Board 6 and other local planning and resilience initiatives.
• Attends community board meetings and planning sessions when Brooklyn communities face overdevelopment or natural disasters.
• Highlights and supports local Brooklyn businesses on the company blog.

Giving back financially

Realty Collective donates 10% of its profits to local nonprofits. The business has been recognized by Sheepless.org for its community-focused, sustainably minded practices.

Compère Collective gallery space

Realty Collective launched Compère Collective, a community gallery space at its Van Brunt Street office in Red Hook. The gallery:

• Hosts diverse artistic practices and thoughtful dialogue.
• Uses art as a catalyst for critical thinking.
• Provides a community-focused space that goes beyond traditional real estate services.

Realty Collective's agents:

• Teach classes for renters, first-time homebuyers and sellers at the Brooklyn Brainery.
• Lead the "Buying Into Brooklyn" home-buying seminar series at the Brooklyn Brewery.

The "Buying Into Brooklyn" series has been:

• Sponsored by Wells Fargo and Brooklyn Based.
• Featured in The New York Times "The Hunt."

These sessions are designed to help participants understand the Brooklyn market, prepare for the buying or selling process, and make informed decisions.

Education approach

Through classes, seminars and one-on-one guidance, Realty Collective:

• Demystifies the steps involved in renting, buying and selling.
• Helps clients understand neighborhood dynamics across Brooklyn.
• Encourages conscious, values-aligned decisions about where and how to live.

• Architects and designers
• Movers and painters
• Restorers and contractors
• Plumbers and electricians
• Developers and city planners

These relationships help connect clients with trusted services for buying, selling, renovating or maintaining their Brooklyn properties.

Memberships and networks

Realty Collective agents are members of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). Through this network, the team:

• Stays connected to the wider New York City brokerage community.
• Accesses information and resources across the city's real estate market.
• Adheres to REBNY's Code of Ethics, which supports fair treatment for all parties in a transaction.

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