DANA FORBES

Compass Greater NY

9 Years of Experience

(33)

$45M

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$1.6M

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Glen Head, NY Great Neck, NY Locust Valley, NY Manhasset, NY Old Westbury, NY Port Washington, NY

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About DANA FORBES

After graduating Boston College with honors, Dana Forbes began a career in finance and established herself as a leader at prestigious institutions such as Goldman Sachs. Utilizing the skills she honed on Wall Street, she began business consulting, and eventually built additional fashion and TV companies. Dana's deep understanding of finance, investment potential, and the market is invaluable in the process of buying the right home. Her vividly creative designer's eye is critical when the goal is selling a home, or envisioning potential in a new home. These two skill sets in one agent is rare - and it's a winning combination for her clients. Having been on both sides of the real estate process, Dana understands the delicate balance of being readily available to her clients without being pushy or invasive. A skilled negotiator and savvy marketer, her prior business experience provides the discipline and professionalism that give clients security and reassure them they are in the hands of a dedicated professional while at the same time getting them the best price for their home.

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property

Awards

2025
TOP AGENT
Manhasset, NY
2025
TOP AGENT
Port Washington, NY
2025
TOP AGENT
Glen Head, NY

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DANA FORBES's Reviews & Ratings

33 Reviews

(5/5)

Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team

What clients say about this agent....

Professional
Responsive
Knowledgeable
Communicative
Hard working
Trustworthy
Excellent negotiator
Outstanding
Attentive
Great for new buyers

Georgelee223

Review for Member: DANA FORBES

September 21, 2023

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ZillowVERIFIED

Michelle is awesome! A professional agent with our best interests at heart, she was able to leverage her extensive knowledge and experience of the Manhasset market to help us secure the house of our dreams! With no pressure and plenty of patience, she was a pleasure to work with. We are glad that we decided to seek Michelle out to guide and represent us in buying a house in this very challenging low-inventory/competitive market.

Ryanjhart11

Review for Member: DANA FORBES

August 29, 2022

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ZillowVERIFIED

Michelle was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire process. She was diligent when it came to sending me listings and did a great job scheduling tours for the homes I was interested in. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy their first home.

Tianyuan L.

Review for Member: DANA FORBES

July 19, 2022

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ZillowVERIFIED

Had such a wonderful and smooth experience with Michelle! She is always on time and gave great advise on staging the house. She and her team also found me an amazing house in Long Island when the market was super competitive and sold my house in a lighting speed! She is personable, down to earth, and always ready to help me in any possible ways she can. Highly recommend her for finding your dream house!

MiyeonLee6

Review for Member: DANA FORBES

July 4, 2022

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Michelle was very wonderful from start to finish. It took some time to select a home and close, but she was always responsive and carefully monitoring the entire process for us. Highly recommend her!

Christopher R.

Review for Member: DANA FORBES

May 16, 2022

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ZillowVERIFIED

Michelle was beyond excellent to work with. She was referred to me by another home buyer and I couldn't have been more happy. We looked at numerous homes and she always met me wherever I needed her. I was a first time home buyer that didn't know much and she was patient and willing to teach me. Very knowledgeable on the current real estate market and was extremely resourceful. She also had a great reputation with other real estate agents. It was a joy working with Michelle and we secured a beautiful home for myself! Thank you again Michelle!!