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Carol E. Levy Real Estate
4Th St, New York 10024
(212) 580-7270
License #40LI0931924
About:
Carol E. Levy has been New York’s top independent residential broker for 18 years. With her unsurpassed knowledge, experience, tenacity, and energy, she stands out in the industry for consistently achieving record-breaking prices for sellers in record time. And, she is able to find the perfect home for even the most discriminating buyer who has almost given up hope.A longtime resident of the elegant Beresford on Central Park West, Carol is not only a specialist in the sale of multi-million dollar residences to CEOs and celebrities, but she will also help their children find a great one bedroom apartment! With over sixty closings each year, Carol frequently appears on television and at various real estate functions, is often quoted on current market conditions and forecasts by respected publications such as the New York Times, and writes published noteworthy real estate articles on an ongoing basis. In addition, Carol was featured on the cover of The Mann Report magazine as "New York's Premier Independent Broker," an honor which no other independent broker has ever been given. And, she is rated in the top 1% of brokers nationwide. Carol is proud to be trademarked as the "Makeover Maven" of real estate, since she is the unparalleled master at "making over" hundreds of properties and increasing the values beyond her clients' wildest expectations! Whether the improvement involves a minor staging or a major renovation, Carol acts as the interior and exterior designer, architect, stager, general contractor's manager, owner's representative and expeditor...She does it all, and at no extra cost! Carol is truly an expert in redesigning floor plans that will increase the value of each property and also improve the quality of life with more livable and exciting layouts. Working with investors and developers who merely want to flip properties or individuals who are looking to create their dream homes, Carol loves helping her clients make money through her makeovers!As a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, Carol cooperates with all the brokerage companies throughout the metropolitan area, both large and small, and as a result, her clients are afforded the same marketing and networking power of any large brokerage company. But, by providing unparalleled service, her clients never feel lost in the shuffle as so often happens with a big firm. Whether handling the sale of each residence as though it was her own home, or tirelessly searching for the right properties for her clients, and taking them step-by-step through the approval process, Carol prides herself on going the extra mile with laser-focused attention to every detail. She is an expert at marketing and a perfectionist about her advertising, holds open houses for both buyers and brokers, and her huge referral business and fiercely loyal repeat clientele are other highly regarded resources.Furthermore, as Director of Sales for numerous sponsors, Carol has distinguished herself as the “Queen of the Sponsor Apartments” within the industry. As the exclusive broker for the sponsors, Carol's skills are unmatched in handling the entire process of pricing, renovating, and marketing the apartments, as well as analyzing and managing the total conversion of buildings into cooperatives and condominiums. Before entering the real estate market, Carol was an accomplished actress, starring in numerous feature films, including “Alone in the Dark” opposite Martin Landau. Also, she shot over 100 national television commercials and was the Faberge Organic Shampoo Girl for several years. Her acting career proved to be invaluable to her as a broker, enabling her to hone her interpersonal skills in listening, assessing, and keenly attending to each client’s needs.Originally from Pittsburgh, Carol came to New York to attend Columbia University, and is married to Chris Lipman. They have two beautiful young daughters, Chloe and Camryn.Please do not hesitate to contact Carol for your present or future real estate needs, or merely a complimentary appraisal of your home. Rest assured she will set the highest standards and exceed your highest expectations.