Chelsea Barraco is a New York native with a career in real estate that spans both coasts. She began practicing residential real estate in 2016 and worked with Empire Partner/Owner Marshall Morgan before her journey into commercial real estate upon moving to Phoenix, Arizona, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US.

In 2019, Chelsea relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, where her commercial real estate journey began. Shortly upon relocating the pandemic swept in, creating an additional challenge to building a database in a new state as a completely unknown. By networking, volunteering, and leveraging her sphere Chelsea built relationships from the ground up. Joining an independent powerhouse commercial team- MHG Commercial Chelsea learned from brokers with years of experience while handling complex commercial transactions across multiple asset classes — from ground-up land development to industrial sales and leasing, multifamily, retail, office, investment, and even commercial horse properties.

In 2024, Chelsea re-licensed in her home state of New York as she recognized that the commercial market was in need of a tenacious and knowledgeable agent to serve local business owners statewide. Marshall Morgan insisted on her help with commercial transactions and was instrumental in her decision to move back East.

Beyond real estate, Chelsea’s lifelong love of horses has deeply influenced her leadership style and values. From growing up learning the principles of being a 4H kid to volunteering, developing and implementing equine-assisted therapy programs for special needs and at-risk populations, she has seen firsthand how horses teach patience, intuition, and trust. These lessons guide her work with clients — approaching every relationship with care, reading between the lines of what people truly need, and building trust over time.

Chelsea’s vision is rooted in helping others — whether it’s guiding small business owners toward their next step, supporting nonprofits, or strengthening communities through support and visibility. Her drive, combined with her benevolent passion, gives her Dark Horse brand its unique identity: one that champions resilience, authenticity, and the success of the underdog.

Areas of Expertise

Chelsea has successfully assisted clients in several commercial asset classes.

• Land Development – Ground-up projects and site selection
• Commercial Sales & Leasing – Guiding clients through transactions for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
• Multifamily – Investment and redevelopment opportunities
• Investment Properties – Strategic acquisitions and dispositions
• Specialty Properties – Including commercial horse properties