Olivia Hart
Founding Partner & Lead Advisor
Olivia leads strategy for marquee listings and complex acquisitions, drawing on over a decade of experience representing high‑profile clients with discretion and clarity.
About Prime Estates
Luxury expertise with a human point of view.
Prime Estates was founded on a simple observation: in the upper tiers of the market, clients are not looking for more noise—they are looking for a quiet, informed partner who can see the whole board. Over the last fifteen years, we have represented penthouses, waterfront estates, architectural townhomes, and discreet off‑market properties across the city and its most sought‑after enclaves.
Our team brings together former strategists, marketers, and analysts who chose to build a practice in real estate because they saw the impact a thoughtful advisor can have on a family, a portfolio, or a generational plan. We operate with the rigor of a boutique investment firm and the care of a trusted family office, aligning our recommendations with your life beyond the transaction.
Today, Prime Estates is known for its calm, data‑driven guidance, its editorial approach to marketing, and its ability to navigate complex deals with discretion. Many of our clients first come to us for a single sale or acquisition, then return year after year as their needs evolve—referring friends, colleagues, and the next generation of their families.
What guides us
A philosophy shaped by experience, not trends.
Markets move, tastes evolve, and addresses change. Our core principles remain constant: clarity, precision, and an unwavering commitment to your long‑term interests.
Local intelligence, global vision
We live where we work. Our recommendations are grounded in street‑level perspective, but informed by global capital flows, design trends, and macro‑economic shifts that influence demand at the top of the market.
Design‑driven storytelling
Exceptional homes deserve more than template brochures. We invest in narrative, visuals, and digital experiences that articulate what makes a property irreplaceable, not just impressive.
Relationships over transactions
We design our service around lifetime relationships, not single deals. That means honest counsel, clear expectations, and availability long after the keys change hands.
Our process
A clear path from first meeting to closing.
Clarity reduces stress. We map out each step in advance so you always know what is happening now, what comes next, and how each decision supports your overall objective.
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Discovery & objectives
We begin with a detailed conversation to understand your timing, non‑negotiables, privacy needs, and the role this move plays in the broader arc of your life or portfolio.
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Insight & strategy
We analyze relevant comparables, on‑ and off‑market inventory, buyer segments, and macro trends to shape a plan for pricing, positioning, and sequencing your next steps.
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Preparation & presentation
For sellers, we coordinate repairs, styling, staging, copywriting, and photography. For buyers, we curate a focused set of options and pre‑screen properties to protect your time.
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Launch & negotiation
We manage showings, feedback, and offer strategy with disciplined communication, then negotiate terms that protect your priorities—not just your price.
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Due diligence & closing
From inspections and appraisals to legal review and financial coordination, we keep each moving part aligned and ensure there are no surprises at the closing table.
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Beyond the transaction
Our relationship does not end at closing. We remain a resource for market updates, future planning, and introductions to trusted partners across design, finance, and lifestyle.
Our team
Specialists aligned around a single promise: your result.
Prime Estates operates as an integrated team rather than a loose network of agents. Every listing and every search benefits from shared knowledge, shared accountability, and shared commitment to your outcome.
James Turner
Director of Market Intelligence
James monitors local and global data—from renovation trends to capital flows—to ensure every recommendation is anchored in current, relevant insight.
Sofia Martinez
Creative & Marketing Director
Sofia oversees brand, staging, and storytelling, crafting bespoke campaigns that highlight the architecture, light, and lifestyle of each property.
Daniel Lee
Client Experience Manager
Daniel coordinates showings, vendor partners, and timelines, ensuring each step feels structured, proactive, and remarkably seamless.