About us
Reviving real estate in Brooklyn
Our name reflects our mission: to breathe new life into the New York real estate process by making collaboration, honesty, and integrity an integral part of how we work.
Our name story
Values like collaboration, honesty, and integrity are often missing in today's industry. Our goal is to bring them back — to revive the real estate industry in Brooklyn and set a new standard for how buyers, sellers, and investors are treated.
Our mission
To create a brand that stands the test of time and gives back to the people who've trusted us — to be the best, to give our clients the best, and to make a real difference in Brooklyn real estate.
What we stand for
Our values in practice
Cultivating community through genuine connections
- Working in a part of NYC unaccustomed to collaboration, we break the mold — actively working with others and fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.
- Our connections extend far beyond the transaction. From contractors to lawyers, painters, and more, we've cultivated a diverse network that adds real value to our clients.
- We invest time and attention in each client, combining the luxury branding of a larger brokerage with a hands-on, bespoke level of service.
Proactively solving problems through out-of-the-box thinking
- We go beyond just making deals. With a strategic mindset, we approach challenges proactively — anticipating changes in the market and setting up solutions ahead of time.
- Our in-depth understanding of market dynamics keeps us adaptable, so we consistently meet the market where it's at.
- From the initial lead to closing, our agents are prepared to tackle any new challenge and pursue the best options for our clients.
Redefining real estate through integrity, honesty, and collaboration
- In a market that doesn't always encourage collaboration, we're committed to working with others and always lead with honesty and kindness.
- We've seen businesses fail due to internal conflicts and greed. We believe in doing what's right over what brings the most financial gain.
- Every client deserves the same exceptional service, regardless of the price of the transaction.
Standing out through authenticity and local knowledge
- Brooklyn has changed a lot over the years, and as proud Brooklynites born and raised here, we've seen it all — and deeply respect the history of this place.
- Our team is made up of mostly Brooklyn natives, so our market knowledge goes beyond what you'll find with other agents.
- Work with us and you're getting more than an agent — you're getting a partner who truly knows the neighborhoods.
Meet the founders
Lou Belisario & Joe Cruz
Revived Residential was founded in 2020 by Lou Belisario and Joe Cruz, whose Belisario Cruz Team grew into the #1 mega team in Brooklyn. Today the brokerage brings together dedicated professionals — many of them Brooklyn natives — who treat every client like a neighbor, because in Brooklyn, they usually are.