Brooklyn brokerage

Smith Hanten Properties

Local brokers. Smooth transactions.

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What we do

Neighborhood experts

Boerum Hill • Carroll Gardens • Cobble Hill • Downtown Brooklyn

5‑star client service

41 reviews — consistently excellent outcomes

Company.

About Smith Hanten

Services

How we help clients

Highlights from recent field work and delivery outcomes.

  • 5.0 average Google rating from 41 reviews
  • Decade-plus local presence and repeat clients
  • Smooth, attorney‑friendly transaction coordination

Get in touch

Registered address

152 Smith St suite b, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Company email: [email protected]

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Services

How we help clients

Projects

Active workstreams and delivery focus areas.

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Brownstone sale — Downtown Brooklyn

Seller representation

Expedited sale managed with strategic pricing and coordinated closing

  • Targeted marketing to qualified buyers
  • Coordinated with seller's attorney for efficient closing

Five‑star client review cited smooth, complication‑free process

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Residential lease placements — Carroll Gardens

Tenant representation

Matched renters with neighborhood listings; negotiated favorable lease terms

  • Guided touring and application process
  • Advocated for tenants during negotiations

Positive renter experiences highlighted responsive, pressure‑free service

Services

Operational modules shaped around sector needs.

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Residential sales

Buyer & seller representation

Full-service listing and buyer advocacy for Brooklyn homes and multi‑family properties

  • Comparative market analysis
  • Targeted online and local marketing
  • Open house and showing coordination
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Leasing & tenant placement

Landlord & tenant services

Representation for residential and small commercial leases

  • Tenant screening and qualification
  • Lease negotiation and execution
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Commercial brokerage

Sales & leasing

Advisory and transaction support for small commercial properties and storefronts

  • Market strategy for commercial listings
  • Lease structuring and negotiation
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Transaction management

Closing coordination

End‑to‑end coordination with attorneys, lenders, and agents to streamline closings

  • Document preparation oversight
  • Closing timeline management

Operational metrics

Tables and charts derived from available data.

Operational details

Google rating 5.0 (41 reviews)
Service area Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn
Office hours Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat–Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Phone +1 718-834-0300
Website http://www.smithhanten.com/

Capabilities

Core capabilities for Smith Hanten Properties.

Listing and marketing properties
Tenant representation and leasing
Buyer representation and property sales
Negotiation and transaction management
Market analysis and property valuation

Our brokers

Governance & leadership posture

Experienced local brokers focused on sales and rentals for residential and commercial clients across Brooklyn.

Client reviews

Real feedback from buyers, sellers and renters

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Maggie Bishop Renter
★★★★★

Peter was thorough, honest, communicative, and knowledgeable — made the whole process seamless.

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Antonio Montanez Seller
★★★★★

Mr. Peter McGuire sold my brownstone expeditiously and without complications; extremely knowledgeable and patient.

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Kostas Augenberg Client
★★★★★

Phenomenal broker — genuine, dedicated, and passionate about the community; handled tours, negotiations and lease signing professionally.

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Jessica Rodger Client
★★★★★

Helpful, straightforward, never pressured; changed my view of apartment hunting — highly recommend Smith Hanten.

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Gillian L Client
★★★★★

Great experience with Peter McGuire; arranged quick viewings and helped secure a lease I love.

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Maggie Bishop 2 months ago
★★★★★

Peter is a gem. Peter was engaged with my now current landlord (who is perhaps one of the nicest people in New York City) for the apartment I am presently renting. The apartment is absolutely beautiful and Peter made the whole process seamless on my end. He is thorough, honest, communicative, and knowledgeable in an industry where that is hard to find. Highly recommend working with Peter if you ever have the chance! As a first step for renters, would recommend following him on social media to s...

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Antonio Montanez a year ago
★★★★★

Mr. Peter McGuire from the Real Estate Firm (Smith and Hanten) sold my brownstone home in downtown Brooklyn with calculated expertise. The house sold expeditiously and without complications. My Real Estate Attorney commented that Mr. McGuire made his job straightforward. We recommend Mr. Peter McGuire with a five star rating. He is extremely knowledgeable and possesses a tremendous amount of patience. We look forward to working with Peter in the near future. Thank you Peter for a job well done....

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Kostas Augenberg 5 years ago
★★★★★

If you are looking to lease a commercial or residential property in Brooklyn, Peter McGuire has to be your first choice as a broker! Peter has been phenomenal to work with! He is genuine, dedicated, and passionate about the community of Boerum Hill. From the very beginning he has shown great commitment to a win-win balance for all parties involved. All steps of the process - from arranging the tour of the property to negotiations with the landlord to signing the lease - have been handled profes...

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