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Who We Are
We are a team of advisors, marketers, storytellers, investors, and strategists. We understand that every real estate journey is unique and we strive to maintain a focus on working together and with specialists that extend into almost every industry you can imagine. While we offer many anecdotal tips and best practices, we believe that every decision you make will require a unique recipe for success. Enjoy the brief introduction of our team members below. Reach out any time to schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to see how we can best serve you.
Our Team
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Nicole Grandelli
Nicole Grandelli, a native New Yorker, brings over 15 years of luxury residential brokerage experience. As a distinguished real estate professional, Nicole is renowned for her expertise, confidence, and innovative style.
As Sales Director of Rockefeller Group's first residential tower, Rose Hill, Nicole achieved record-breaking prices, exceeding neighborhood averages. Her role as Director of Sales at Eastlight in Kips Bay further solidifies her leadership in managing high-profile projects. Nicole excels in advising developers on large-scale projects and working with individual clients, applying advanced marketing strategies and sales techniques to the resale market. This dual focus gives her a comprehensive understanding of the NYC real estate landscape.
Nicole's deep knowledge of pricing strategies and real estate investing, coupled with her background in wealth management and hospitality, enables her to offer unparalleled client service. She creates tailored experiences that align with clients’ lifestyles and financial goals, characterized by attentive listening and transparent property searches.
Nicole's extensive travels have enriched her understanding of luxury, art, architecture, and design, which she leverages to market properties effectively. Her innovative techniques include co-branded events and creative open houses, attracting targeted buyers. She skillfully manages all aspects of listings, from staging to strategic advertising, utilizing her global client base and social media network.
Living on the Upper West Side, Nicole is often seen in Central Park with her dog, Winston. She is the proud mother of Loren and Christian and a New York University graduate. Nicole's expertise in pricing strategy and client advocacy makes her one of the most sought-after real estate professionals in New York City.
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
John Harrison
John Harrison, the co-founder of the Harrison Grandelli Team, hails from a family of real estate professionals who have been involved in real estate development, investment, and sales for decades. He has been a proud resident of New York City for over 15 years and has worked with every type of transaction from New Development to Resale; Condominium, Co-op, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Commercial, Landlord, and Tenant. He serves as Sales Director at Rose Hill, Rockefeller Group’s first-ever residential tower in Manhattan, and is also a member of the sales team for One Museum Mile, a new development in Manhattan designed by Robert AM Stern Architects. John loves helping clients build investment strategies, narrative-driven marketing campaigns, and doing whatever it takes to see them flourish.
Prior to working at CORE, John came from IBM, where he worked for a number of years as an IT Architect. Prior to that, he established the Eastern European branch of a U.S. architectural/civil engineering design firm. In that role, he was charged with setting up and staffing offices in Bulgaria as well as leading growth seminars in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Finland. Before that, he lived in Italy, where he worked on international ad campaigns for the fashion industry.
The common thread in John's multifaceted career is his exceptional ability to problem-solve. He has extensive experience in generating creative solutions - whether technical, procedural, or financial - for various types of projects. John views this skill as the key to succeeding in real estate and he dedicates himself passionately to the investigative work involved in finding just the right home for his clients. His passion is in helping people tell their stories through the real estate buying and selling process.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Michael Taddonio
As a life-long New Yorker, Mike has experienced the best of everything from New York City to the Hamptons. Mike has a deep appreciation for the many relationships he has fostered with small businesses in a wide array of industries. He has flourished in serving clients through a number of projects and has earned top awards in the various sales roles he has held through the years. He is relatable, personable, and understands how to connect with clients in a very tailor-made strategy to ensure each client gets what they need.
He is proud to join the Harrison-Grandelli Team at CORE, where he brings his love for the city to a platform focused on serving the varied needs of an active and sophisticated clientele. With a boutique approach and access to the broadest set of industry specialists, he is able to leverage the entire Real Estate Board of New York as well as the many professionals throughout the world.
With Mike, every day is a new opportunity to do or see something new in New York City. Mike earned a degree in Strategic Communications from High Point University. In his free time, he can be found spending time with family and friends and exploring everything New York City living has to offer.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Hannan Salah
Hannan joins CORE as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and the Marketing Manager of the top-ranking Harrison Grandelli Team. Hannan’s journey in real estate began as part of the Sales team at 100 East 53rd, a new development designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster and developers RFR and Vanke. Hannan's problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and keen eye for design, accompanied with an extensive understanding of the new development purchasing process, has made her invaluable in serving clients and partners alike.
Born in Ethiopia, raised in New York and California, and having studied in Italy, Hannan's diverse set of skills and experiences enable her to relate and communicate with people from various walks of life. Hannan has quickly earned a reputation for going above and beyond to serve her clients. She is well-respected and trusted for putting the best interests of clients and partners first.
Growing up as an elite women’s basketball player, Hannan fulfilled her dream of playing NCAA Basketball in her late twenties, while attending Notre Dame De Namur University. Competing at a high level has instilled a commitment to excellence, self-discipline, and the ability to work under extreme pressure, allowing Hannan to help her clients' achieve their real estate goals with unmatched determination and diligence.
Outside the office, Hannan is passionate about helping people live their best lives. She loves spending time with family, traveling, writing, and listening to live music. She is an avid reader of anything non-fiction.