New York City - Brown Harris Stevens and its parent company Terra Holdings are pleased to announce that two highly-respected sales managers and brokers have joined the firm to oversee operations of all nine offices in the Hamptons and the North Fork; Aspasia G. Comnas, known as Cia, has been named Executive Managing Director, and Ed Reale has been named Senior Managing Director.

"The addition of these outstanding managers to our East End division is a testament to the growing strength of the market and the company's position as a leader in local real estate," said Arthur Zeckendorf, co-owner and co-chairman of Terra Holdings. "Known for their professionalism, trusted counsel and dedication to clients and the community, Cia and Ed bring a breadth of knowledge and a wealth of experience to Brown Harris Stevens. We are delighted to welcome them."

Prior to joining Brown Harris Stevens, Comnas and Reale worked at Sotheby's International Realty. As former practicing real estate attorneys, both bring invaluable experience to Brown Harris Stevens. Comnas joined Sotheby's International Realty in April 1999 as Vice President and Brokerage Manager for the firm's Bridgehampton office. She was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2003. Comnas was a practicing attorney in Bridgehampton for 15 years, working in all aspects of residential and commercial sales and purchases, leases, real estate brokerage, land use and zoning.

Reale joined Sotheby's International Realty in 2006 as a Vice President and Brokerage Manager for their Southampton office. Previously, Reale practiced law on the East End for over 25 years, concentrating on real estate transactions, zoning, planning and municipal law.

About Brown Harris Stevens Of The Hamptons and North Fork
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons and North Fork is nine offices and 160 agents, serving Westhampton to Montauk on the South Fork and Aquebogue to Orient Point on the North Fork. The company has been in continuous operation since 1873 and is the leading residential real estate company in Manhattan and the Hamptons. They are service oriented and offer excellent advertising and marketing experience. The connection with New York City plus the affiliation with the Christie's auction house provides their clients and customers with a local, metropolitan, national, and international listing and sales network. Christie's Great Estates with 36,000 agents in 900 affiliate offices and 40 countries is the largest collection of leading brokerage companies worldwide and represents an annual sales volume of $128 billion.

About Terra Holdings
Terra Holdings is one of the largest privately-owned real estate operating companies in New York City. The company owns and operates several real estate firms including Brown Harris Stevens, one of the oldest and largest residential and commercial real estate service providers in New York City; Halstead Property, LLC, a residential brokerage and management company; Vanderbilt Holdings, a service firm with disciplines in appraisal and consulting, insurance, marketing and advertising. Terra Holdings is owned by entities whose members include David A. Burris, Kent M. Swig, Arthur W. Zeckendorf, William Lie Zeckendorf, and Allied Partners.