Eirik Gislason

Experience

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  Cooper & Cooper Real Estate

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2015

  Sales operations, training & mentorship Day-to-day operations including hiring, training, mentorship, corporate relationships and client negotiations in sales & rentals. Residential Sales and Rentals in New York City

  • Director of Sales & Development

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Vice President & Manager

    Jan 2007 - Sept 2014

  • Senior Associate

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
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  Halstead Real Estate

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2020

  Armed with a unique Icelandic name and a Midwestern work ethic, Eirik has excelled in residential real estate in New York City for nearly a decade as a Salesperson, Mentor, Manager, Trainer and Director of Sales. His background and experience as an agent and manager provide him with a unique perspective on the process of buying, selling and renting in NYC. His expertise in negotiation, deal management, conflict resolution and creative solutions, as well as his industry knowledge and reputation are invaluable to buyers, sellers, landlords and renters. As a Manager and Director of Sales & Development at Cooper & Cooper Real Estate, Eirik was responsible for the execution of well over a hundred million dollars of residential transactions as well as the training of every new agent. From the first time buyer with limited knowledge of the industry and process to the savvy investor looking to add to their existing portfolio of assets, Eirik is the answer. He has a deep understanding of financial statements, purchase strategy, comparable analysis, board package construction, the mortgage process, capital gains, cap rates and exchanges.Eirik is product of the Minnesota public school system and a proud graduate of St. Olaf College. He lives in Jackson Heights with his wife and two daughters and serves as a co-Chair and founding member of Friends of Diversity Plaza and a member of the St. Olaf Alumni Board of Directors. In 2016 Eirik was recognized for his efforts and involvement with Diversity Plaza with a citation from the New York City Council and in 2017 Eirik was a proud recipient of the JHGB Good Neighbor Award. Eirik is the author of the real estate blog, Unreal Estate, and has been featured and quoted in articles in The Real Deal and Brick Underground. Eirik is also a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and Instructor for the Real Estate Negotiation Institute and serves as a member of the REBNY’s Rental Committee and Queens Committee. Halstead Manhattan, LLC Show less

  • Lic. R.E. Salesperson

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2020
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  Real Estate Negotiation Institute

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2023

  Licensed Instructor, MCNE
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  Brown Harris Stevens

  Sept 2020 - now

  Lic. RE Associate Broker
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  Archway Partners Real Estate Coaching

  Aug 2022 - now

  Founder & Coach