Yves Bouzaglo

Born and raised in Switzerland, Yves Samuel Bouzaglo is a top-producing real estate agent in the Hudson Valley and the founder of La Vie Upstate, a lifestyle-focused real estate brand under Corcoran Country Living.

Named one of the Best Hudson Valley Realtors by Hudson Valley Magazine and ranked among the Top agents company-wide at Corcoran | Country Living, Yves is a leading force in luxury and lifestyle property sales throughout Upstate New York.

As a seasoned listing agent, Yves works closely with sellers to prepare their homes for the market, advising on pricing strategies based on local data, coordinating staging and photography, creating targeted marketing campaigns, and skillfully managing showings, offers, and negotiations to achieve the best possible outcome.

Also an experienced buyer’s agent, Yves loves to advocate for his clients at every stage of the search — from identifying the right neighborhoods and evaluating properties to crafting competitive offers and negotiating favorable terms.

Speaking six languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German) Yves brings a global perspective to real estate while maintaining a hyper-local focus and is well-versed in towns including Cold Spring, Garrison, Beacon, Cornwall, Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Woodstock. His knowledge across Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Columbia, Ulster, Rockland Counties makes him the go-to advisor for weekenders, investors, and relocating buyers alike.

Yves is certified as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) as well as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP). With a stellar 5-star Google rating, Yves is known for his warm professionalism, market fluency, and strategic approach to negotiation.

His personal brand, La Vie Upstate , offers a boutique, concierge-style experience for clients seeking homes that elevate lifestyle and investment value.

Before starting his career in real estate, Yves collaborated for several years with HBO and worked on TV and film projects with top celebrities in New York City, Paris and Geneva. Prior to his experience in entertainment, Yves worked in the hospitality industry and is passionate about taking care of his clients, giving particular attention to their unique needs.

After years of urban life, Yves and his wife, Katharine, a food anthropologist, decided to embrace the tranquil yet culturally rich life that the Hudson Valley offers. Well-traveled and curious, Yves maintains his connections to the international community in NYC.

Having studied at the Gerriet Rietveld Arts Academy in Amsterdam, he has developed a keen eye for art, design and architecture. As a fervent chef and avid hiker, Yves regularly supports local farms and takes advantage of the numerous gorgeous hiking trails across upstate New York. His signature dish is a Spanish paella, which you can find him preparing on most summer weekends for friends and family.

Yves will always be ready to go the extra mile for you. He strongly believes in educating his clients about buying and selling real estate. Should you want to sell your house or acquire your next home, he will guide you through this process, update you on market conditions and negotiate with utmost transparency and respect for each party.