When it comes to luxury real estate in Greenwich, BK Bates knows best. A top producing real estate salesperson with Houlihan Lawrence, BK was a founder of the Houlihan Lawrence Greenwich brokerage, which has been the #1 brokerage in Greenwich for 8 consecutive years. BK is consistently ranked in the top 5 agents in Greenwich and was named #155 in 2021 by Wall Street Journal Real Trends out of 1.5 million agents nationwide. Widely recognized by her peers as a leader in the Greenwich market, BK is heralded for her over $1.5 billion career sales record and professional acumen.

Having called Greenwich home for her entire life, BK’s vast knowledge of the community, housing inventory and real estate market is of immeasurable benefit to her clients. Known for her full-service, white glove approach bolstered by her 40+ years of experience, BK’s extensive personalized and professional guidance in all aspects of the sales process paired with her vast experience and deep industry connections give her clients the cutting edge in this competitive market.

Well-known for her approachable, knowledgable and dedicated manner, BK has represented many prestigious properties including the sale of the most expensive property in Greenwich in 2023 on Jan 31, 2023. A testament to BK’s professional pedigree, she is frequently referred by existing clients and consistently reengaged by repeat clients thanks to her consummate professionalism and discretion.

BK’s extensive list of professional awards and accolades is matched by her deep industry contributions. She is consistently named among America’s top 250 real estate professionals in the nation by the prestigious RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” list. In 2018, BK was voted Realtor of the Year by the Greenwich Board of Realtors and has been continuously elected to the Greenwich Board of Realtors where she is currently Vice President. BK also belongs to the National Association of Realtors, the Connecticut Association of Realtors, the Greenwich Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.  A celebrated leader within Houlihan Lawrence, BK has been the recipient of the Emerald Award, recognizing the company’s top 20 agents by sales volume, since opening in Greenwich in 2013. 

BK has a lifetime of experience in the vibrant Greenwich community. Having raised 3 children in Greenwich who attended various public and private schools, BK belongs to several organizations and clubs and sits on varied boards in town.  She works with her husband John, son John IV, daughter Amanda, and son Win to bring a well-rounded, family-oriented approach to real estate.