Native New Yorker Kevin Barrett joins Platinum Properties as an associate broker with 15 years of mortgage and real estate brokerage experience. He has worked in every area of the real estate profession including property management, commercial and multi-family brokerage, and has interfaced with government agencies on empowerment zones and business incubators. His life and real estate experience a
llows Barrett to provide a holistic approach to provide excellent client service. “I see myself as a referral agent,” says Barrett. “It is more than a real estate transaction; it is learning and providing a direction and counsel for all your needs before and after the transaction.” Barrett still maintains good relations with his past clients to build his base in Manhattan. An award winning realtor from Orange County, New York, Barrett returns to Manhattan (he says “my island”) to expand his real estate experience. Barrett acquired an early appreciation of historic properties and architectural after being raised in a 6-bedroom brick Federal style home in Bloomingburg NY. His enjoyment of history led him to serve for 10 years as City Historian for Newburgh NY which boasts the largest historic district in the State of New York. Barrett is fluent in French and Spanish, and proficiently communicates in Arabic and Italian. When not listing and showing properties, Barrett can be found on stage in various operas in the local metropolitan area. He is also enjoys antiques, auctions, and thrifts stores wear he acquires vintage men’s clothing and accessories.