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Prudential Douglas Elliman hires Burke as exec. VP and director of sales of the Williamsburg office

Sarah Burke has joined the Williamsburg office of Prudential Douglas Elliman as an executive VP and director of sales. Burke hails from The Developers Group, where she served as a senior VP. With a decade of experience in the New York real estate market, she has worked on over 25 developments throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, N.J., and Philadelphia. Prior to the Developers Group, Burke served as a director at Benjamin James, a Manhattan-based boutique brokerage firm. She received her bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University. "We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to our firm," said Chris Peters, general director of Brooklyn division for Prudential Douglas Elliman. "Her passion for real estate, extensive market knowledge, and excellent communication skills make her a valuable addition to our dynamic team." "Joining a powerhouse like Prudential Douglas Elliman, with its incredible reach and tremendous resources, will allow me to better serve past, present, and future clients." said Burke. "I am very excited to be here and look forward to working with the fantastic staff of agents in the Bedford Ave. office."
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