"If you value your time and want excellent service, let me help you find your new home. You can spend hours, days and weeks with your ear to the ground, searching through ads, or you can allow me to help you sift through the crowd and benefit from my market knowledge and expertise of real estate in New York. This is my job, and I'd love to help you!"

Derek Chan is an honest, experienced professional and a skilled, diplomatic negotiator who knows when to push and when to stand firm to get his clients the best deal. His focus and discipline keep clients on track throughout the transaction, and help them interpret market information clearly so they can make the best, informed decisions along the way.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Derek feels right at home in Manhattan and holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communication from UC Davis. He is a natural people person who loves connecting others to things that will enhance their lives. Derek proved this as a teacher and educator, and as a marketing and advertising specialist who successfully brought novel ideas, products and services to market. One of his favorite things about New York is its diverse melting pot of cultures, and of course, great food!

An avid urban explorer, Derek appreciates the storied architecture, beautiful rooftops, historic brownstones and mixture of styles found in all NYC neighborhoods. When it comes to your real estate aspirations, he strives to make it a pleasant and enjoyable journey.

Derek Chan - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson