Associate Real Estate Brokers Michael O’Dwyer and Holly Brainard bring decades of real estate experience, deep local knowledge and complementary strengths to The O’Dwyer-Brainard Team at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. Their business is built on personal involvement, with both Michael and Holly working directly with their clients throughout every transaction. The team is the #1 team in the Stony Brook office, a consistent Gold Circle honoree and has been recognized by RealTrends Verified among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide.
Michael has more than 45 years of real estate experience and extensive knowledge of construction, renovation and restoration. Holly brings more than 25 years of real estate experience along with a background in technology, project management, marketing and digital strategy.
Together, they represent buyers and sellers across a wide range of properties and price points, with particular experience in luxury, waterfront, historic and architecturally significant homes. Their experience also includes private sales that are not always reflected in public records.
Holly and Michael are the Central Suffolk County Sotheby’s International Realty representatives for Our Trusted Network (OTN), an invitation-only global network of more than 160 real estate professionals across 28 countries. They have spent decades living, working and building relationships on Long Island’s North Shore, both with clients and fellow real estate professionals. Their longstanding ties to Stony Brook University include assisting numerous executives and physicians with their housing needs, while their annual Karing for Kids fundraiser benefits Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
Areas of Expertise
Residential Real Estate Across a Range of Price Points • Luxury & Waterfront Properties • Historic & Architecturally Significant Homes • Private Sales • North Shore Long Island
#1 Team, Stony Brook Office
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Top-Producing Team, Stony Brook Office
Listings, Units & Overall Production
Gold Circle Honoree
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
RealTrends Verified
Top 1.5% of Real Estate Professionals Nationwide
Our Trusted Network (OTN)
Central Suffolk County Sotheby’s International Realty Representatives
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Sotheby’s International Realty Global Network
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