Elissa Hersh

With a background in placemaking and an MBA from Columbia Business School, Elissa brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective to every real estate journey. Before becoming a licensed salesperson, she collaborated with developers to shape neighborhoods and design experiences that enhance how people live, work, and connect, giving her a unique perspective of what truly makes a property feel like home.

Now a proud member of Turnstone Advisory at Compass - one of New York City’s top-performing teams - Elissa pairs her expertise with trusted, results-driven service. She is known for guiding buyers, sellers, and renters with clarity, care, and confidence, and takes particular joy in helping sellers elevate their homes to achieve the highest possible sale price. Her thoughtful recommendations and attention to detail help ensure a seamless, insightful experience - and a meaningful send-off as clients begin their next chapter.

Having called both Manhattan and Brooklyn home over the past decade, Elissa offers a nuanced understanding of New York City’s diverse neighborhoods and a genuine enthusiasm for helping clients find and sell homes that truly resonate.

She currently lives in Gramercy and enjoys starting her mornings with the New York Times crossword, reading fiction, and spinning vinyl records. A curious explorer at heart, she loves strolling through the city with her husband and film camera, always on the lookout for hidden gems—whether close to home or across the globe.