Bree Chambers & Diana Polack
Defining upstate luxury in the Hudson Valley
Hyperlocal focus with national reach
Guiding the Team
Bree & Diana
We found each other at Compass in 2021 at a time when we were both at the early stages of our career pivots into real estate. We discovered that our entrepreneurial backgrounds in fashion and art, our formidable work ethic, our love of the Hudson Valley and complimentary skills created a powerful opportunity for collaboration. We’ve been working together ever since.
Today, we’re the top performing team at the Upstate Curious Team at Compass - the #1 Team outside of NYC - focusing on luxury and homes that would benefit from our unique creative perspective.
The origin of our partnership has built collaboration into every aspect of our business. Our intentional approach to creating new relationships has enabled us to build a national network of like-minded individuals with the same high standards we hold ourselves to. This informal and formal network - supported by our participation in multiple community groups at Compass - holds incredible value for our clients.
Our partnership has grown to include a carefully selected group of agents who allow us to further expand our ability to serve our clients.
Serving the second-home market in Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange Counties
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We joined the Upstate Curious Team at Compass in 2022 because of the team’s reputation for being a leader in marketing and collaborative culture. Upstate Curious is the largest team in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, known for our focus on the second home market and impressive reach to buyers and agents (over 70k Instagram followers and 25k subscribers to our weekly newsletter). Compass, the largest brokerage in the country, has an incredible network of agents and technology.
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Our Approach to Listings
Your listing has to look amazing. We make sure that happens through staging, styling, and magazine-worthy photography. Our creative backgrounds and successful luxury listing experience informs every listing we represent.
The more people who see your listing, the better - our network plus the unparalleled reach of Compass and the Upstate Curious Team (70k+ Instagram followers and 25k+ subscribers to the weekly newsletter) makes sure no one in your target audience misses your home.
We work hard for you and you’re always on our mind. One of us will always be available to you, buyers, and other agents, so no opportunity is missed. We won’t just list your home and forget it. We’ll be connecting with our networks and adjusting our strategy and marketing approaches if necessary.
You’re not going to wonder about what’s going on. We proactively stay in touch.
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We’re part of a few standout groups that give our clients opportunities and connections far beyond our local market. These aren’t just logos; they’re trusted relationships we rely on to help our clients buy and sell with confidence.
Our Referral Network
We have carefully built a national network of agents who can help you wherever you are looking to buy, sell or rent. We are also delighted to accept referrals to our area from our partner agents.
Get In TouchFrequently Asked Questions
We work as a team on listings and you will get our full support. We will all participate in open houses, social media, and showings. You will have one point of contact, but full team support. The same goes for buyers — one of us will always be available to show you homes!
We start with a phone, Zoom, or in-person discovery call to learn more about what you are looking for and to review the NY State forms and buyer agreements. We then set up a curated Compass Collection where your home search lives. From there, we start touring homes!
We begin by visiting your home and creating a pricing strategy that makes sense for everyone involved. Meeting in person is essential, and we rely on our “gut” feeling when we walk through your home. We then prepare a Comparative Market Analysis that considers market conditions, your home’s condition, and your selling goals.
Once pricing is agreed upon, we present our marketing plan, which includes professional photography, social media exposure, a Zillow Spotlight feature, and possibly video content. Listings typically go live mid-week on MLS and social media, with open houses held the first weekend.
New York State is an attorney state, meaning you will need an attorney for every real estate transaction (we’re happy to provide recommendations!). We also work with a team of Transaction Coordinators who assist with paperwork and forms throughout the process. We are always available by call or text.
We love supporting our local communities! Please reach out to learn more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Diana loves phone calls, and Bree loves texts!
