The BAHAR Team at Compass
Where intellect
meets instinct
A Cornell Ph.D.'s analytical rigor, applied to two decades of Manhattan's most significant real estate.
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Bahar Tavakolian — Principal, The BAHAR Team at Compass
Rigor,
Refined
An engineering Ph.D. with a background in aerospace, biotech, and academia, Bahar brings a rare analytical edge to luxury residential real estate.
Over nearly two decades, she has advised high-net-worth buyers and sellers across Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods — from the storied co-ops of the Upper East Side to the design-forward lofts of Tribeca and the historic brownstones of Brooklyn Heights.
With over $900 million in closed sales, she has set records from Carnegie Hill to SoHo and is consistently ranked among the top brokers in the country.
Read full biographyBahar's sophistication is evident in every aspect of her work — from her innovative marketing to the way she conducts herself. There is an undeniable psychology to what she does.
Parent, Manhattan Private School
Bahar brings both the art and science of real estate to every transaction. The art lies in her impeccable eye… The science comes from her analytical expertise.
Partner, Top National Law Firm
Selling our home was one of the bright spots of the year… Your grace and professionalism were stunning.
Author & Screenwriter, Manhattan
Bahar's Best in Class Edge
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