Brown Harris Stevens
Maria Serena
Torresy
NYRS, CNE, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
mtorresy@bhsusa.com
o: 212-906-9317
m: 917-576-9500
Languages Spoken: FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH
With over 22 years of real estate experience, Maria Torresy is consistently one of Brown Harris Stevens’ top brokers. A specialist in high-end properties, Mrs. Torresy has sold townhouses, cooperatives and condominiums throughout the city. In 2012, she represented the buyer of the historic, record-setting sale of the penthouse at 15 Central Park West for $88 million. The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends ranked Mrs. Torresy as among the top one-half of 1% of residential real estate brokers in the country for her sales volume in 2021.
While Mrs. Torresy specializes principally in first-tier properties, particularly those in...
With over 22 years of real estate experience, Maria Torresy is consistently one of Brown Harris Stevens’ top brokers. A specialist in high-end properties, Mrs. Torresy has sold townhouses, cooperatives and condominiums throughout the city. In 2012, she represented the buyer of the historic, record-setting sale of the penthouse at 15 Central Park West for $88 million. The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends ranked Mrs. Torresy as among the top one-half of 1% of residential real estate brokers in the country for her sales volume in 2021.
While Mrs. Torresy specializes principally in first-tier properties, particularly those in premier buildings, she nonetheless commits herself to buyers and sellers in various price ranges. Expertly trained in negotiating and marketing, Mrs. Torresy demonstrates commitment, attention to detail, and an adroit ability to pinpoint her client’s needs. Acutely aware of the sensibilities and needs of her clients, she prides herself on her hands on approach attending to the most minute details of her customers and clients’ wishes. She is respected by colleagues and those in industry for her ability to work successfully with brokers, attorneys, and others. Mrs. Torresy is a true professional continuing to provide assistance and guidance even after the sale. As a result of her high level of knowledge and service, 98% of her business is derived from referrals and her many repeat clients. She has been a member of the Brown Harris Stevens Circle of Excellence as a top referral agent since 2008.
Before entering real estate, Mrs. Torresy was President of her own company, Empire Glass, Inc., which manufactured tempered glass products for the architectural and industrial trades. She was the only female in the United States to head a business in that field. During that time, Mrs. Torresy resided in South America and Europe. She speaks French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish fluently and frequently uses these skills when working with buyers and sellers. Her linguistic ability coupled with her experience of living abroad has offered Mrs. Torresy the opportunity to represent an international clientele. She has a significant base of international customers and clients due to many years of living in Brazil, Venezuela, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and France. She has extensive experience in familiarizing international buyers with the process of purchasing in New York City.
Mrs. Torresy is an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York.
Maria Torresy è un agente senior della Brown Harris Stevens, una delle più attive e prestigiose agenzie di transazioni immobiliari residenziali di New York. Con più di dieci anni di esperienza nel settore immobiliare dietro le sue spalle, è uno dei principali agenti della Brown Harris Stevens. Una specialista delle proprietà di alto livello, nel solo anno 2001 la Torresy ha mediato la vendita di immobili di lusso per più di 40 milioni di dollari.
Prima di iniziare la sua attività nel settore immobiliare, la sigra Torresy 1e stata Presidente della sua propria azienda, la Empire Glass Inc., che produceva vetri temperati destinati ai settori architettonico e industriale. La Torresy ha vissuto in Brasile, Svizzera, Francia, Portogallo e Venezuela e parla correttamente il portoghese, francese, italiano e spagnolo. La sua conoscenza delle lingue straniere ha fatto di lei un agente ideale per una clientela internazionale. Essa comprende i problemi dei clienti che desiderano acquistare una proprietà in un Paese estero ed è sempre pronta ad assistere i suoi clienti anche nei minimi dettagli.
Benché sia specializzata principalmente nella compravendita di proprietà di lusso, la Torresy accetta di buon grado di assistere i clienti in transazioni comprese in qualunque gamma di prezzo. Essa ha una grande esperienza del mercato residenziale di Manhattan e conosce particolarmente bene l'Upper East Side.
La sigra Torresy ha ricevuto il suo “bachelor's degree” al Barnard College ed il suo Master al Hunter College. Essa è nata e cresciuta in New York City.
Maria Torresy é uma corretora de imóveis sênior na Brown Harris Stevens, uma das imobiliárias residenciais de maior sucesso e prestígio de Nova York. Com mais de dez anos de experiência no setor, ela é uma das melhores corretoras da Brown Harris Stevens. Especialista em propriedades de alto luxo, Maria Torresy foi a corretora da venda de uma propriedade luxuosa de mais de $40 milhões de dólares em 2001.
Antes de entrar no mercado imobiliário, Maria Torresy foi presidente de sua própria empresa, a Empire Glass Inc., uma fabricante de produtos de vidro temperado projetados para o setor industrial e de arquitetura. Ela viveu no Brasil, Suíça, França, Portugal e Venezuela e fala fluentemente português, francês, italiano e espanhol. Sua habilidade lingüística e experiência de viver no exterior contribuem para que ela seja uma corretora ideal para uma ampla gama de clientes estrangeiros. Ela entende as questões que surgem na compra de propriedades em um país estrangeiro, e está sempre disposta a ajudar seus clientes em quaisquer detalhes que eles necessitem.
Embora seja especializada basicamente em propriedades de luxo, ela está empenhada em atender com toda atenção compradores e vendedores de qualquer faixa de preço. Ela conta com vasta experiência no mercado residencial de Manhattan, e com conhecimento particular do Upper East Side.
Maria Torresy é formada pelo Barnard College, com mestrado no Hunter College. Ela nasceu e foi criada na Cidade de Nova York.
Maria Torresy es una Corredora de alto nivel de Brown Harris Stevens, una de las firmas de bienes raíces residenciales más exitosas y prestigiosas de Nueva York. Con más de diez años de experiencia en bienes raíces en su haber, es una de las corredoras más importantes de Brown Harris Stevens. Especialista en propiedades de alto nivel, María realizó trámites de venta por más de 40 millones de dólares en propiedades de lujo sólo en 2001.
Antes de ingresar al campo de bienes raíces, María fue Presidente de su propia compañía, Empire Glass Inc., fabricante de productos de vidrio templado diseñados para el ramo arquitectónico e industrial. María ha vivido en Brasil, Suiza, Francia, Portugal y Venezuela, y habla con fluidez portugués, francés, italiano y español. Su habilidad lingüística y experiencia al vivir en el extranjero la hacen un agente ideal para una gran variedad de clientes de otros países. María entiende las cuestiones que surgen al comprar propiedades en un país extranjero, y está siempre dispuesta a ayudar a sus clientes con cualquier detalle que requieran.
Aunque María se especializa principalmente en propiedades de primer nivel, se compromete sin reservas con compradores y vendedores en cualquier rango de precio. Cuenta con amplia experiencia en el mercado residencial de Manhattan y es especialmente conocedora del Upper East Side (noreste).
María recibió su título de licenciatura de la Universidad Barnard y su maestría de la Universidad Hunter. Nació y se crió en la ciudad de Nueva York.
Awards & Recognition
Highest Price Paid for a Condominium Resale in NYC
Million Dollar Club 2021
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