Patricia Petersen is a recognized expert in the world of residential real estate sales and marketing. Under her leadership, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, founded in 1922, has grown to become a $3.3 billion dollar organization with 27 offices and divisions, close to 1,000 sales agents, and consistently leads in achieving one of the highest average sales prices in the country.
Headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, with sales offices across Long Island and in Queens, the North Fork and Westhampton, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s services include a Relocation Division, an award-winning Marketing & Technology Department, New Development Marketing Group, Commercial and Rental Divisions and the Ambassador Abstract title company. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty became the exclusive affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty for Long Island's North Shore in 1976, and under Pat's direction the Sotheby's program has flourished, gaining national and international recognition, including top honors such as the prestigious Sotheby's Leading Worldwide Network Affiliate Award over many years. In addition to its place on the Regents Board of "Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate," Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty is active in Real Trends, The Asian Real Estate Association and The Realty Alliance (comprising some of the real estate industry's most influential companies with participation "by invitation only").
Pat brought her talents and energy to the marketing of residential real estate to Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in 1974, following a successful career in public relations in New York City. Starting as a sales associate, Pat quickly took on managerial roles of increasing responsibility, playing a significant role in the organization’s growth. She was named Vice President and General Manager in 1985 and President and CEO in 1991. In February of 2018, Pat stepped aside as Chief Executive Officer, naming Deirdre O’Connell to succeed her in the role. Pat remains active in the strategic direction of the organization as President and Chairman and continues to hold a majority interest.
