Brody Murphy Novak Group

The Brody Murphy Novak Group (BMN Boston) stands among the upper echelon of Boston's luxury real estate teams, combining unparalleled market knowledge with personalized service. Ranked as a Top 3 small team at Douglas Elliman and recognized as the #1 small team for transactions in 2024, BMN Boston brings together over 25 years of combined experience and more than $500 million in sales volume. The team's success stems from their unique ability to blend sophisticated market analysis with genuine client relationships, creating exceptional experiences tailored to each client's specific needs.

Meet the team

Craig Brody - Co-founder and lead agent, brings a distinctive background in sales and marketing to his real estate practice. Before joining Douglas Elliman in 2021, Craig served as Vice President of Luxury Sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential. His 15-year career building his family's wine and spirits business, M.S. Walker, into one of the industry's top companies provided him with exceptional skills in brand development and high-level negotiations. Craig's extensive local network throughout Boston allows him to connect clients with opportunities often before they reach the market. In his first year as a Realtor, he secured and consulted on an almost $10 million condominium development project, demonstrating his rapid mastery of luxury real estate.

Steve Novak - Co-founder and lead agent, with over 15 years in real estate, contributes deep market expertise across all segments of Boston's property landscape. Licensed since 2007, Steve has personally closed approximately 350 individual deals while being involved in thousands more transactions throughout his career. His experience includes leading a team of 35 agents at a nationwide brokerage before joining Douglas Elliman. Steve's specialized knowledge in property renovation and value maximization helps sellers achieve premium prices through strategic pre-sale improvements. Steve has been recognized among the top 1.5% of agents nationwide by Real Trends throughout his career and has received many prestigious top producer awards.

Ashlie Tucker - Brings a fresh perspective as the team's rising star. With a background in Hospitality Management from the University of New Hampshire, Ashlie excels in property marketing and social media strategy. Her comprehensive knowledge of Boston's diverse neighborhoods makes her particularly effective in helping first-time homebuyers navigate the complex urban market. Ashlie's dedication to understanding client goals ensures that each property search or sale is approached with personalized attention.

Areas of specialization

The BMN Boston team offers comprehensive expertise across multiple real estate segments:

**Luxury Properties**: With an impressive portfolio of high-end transactions and celebrity clientele, the team excels in marketing distinguished properties throughout Boston's most desirable neighborhoods and affluent suburbs.

**New Development**: The team provides developer consultation from initial concept through marketing and sales, leveraging Craig's experience with multimillion-dollar condo development projects in the Boston area.

**Investment Properties**: Armed with detailed market analysis and value-add strategies, the team guides investors in identifying opportunities with strong return potential while navigating Boston's complex investment landscape.

**First-Time Home Buyers**: Despite their luxury focus, the team takes pride in guiding new buyers through their initial purchase with patience and education,