Maria Wall
Vital statistics
Concentration:
Representing Sellers 30%
Representing Buyers 70%
Geography:
Upper East Side, Upper West Side
Price range:
$500k to $1m, $1m to $3m
Lifetime deals: 45
Sales 2006: $10 million
Sales 2007: $10 million
Sales 2008: $5 million
Background
Education:
Stockholm University Law School
Second languages: Swedish
Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York
Active Agent since: 2002
Designations: Vice President
Awards
Corcoran's Multi-Million Dollar Club
Articles/publications
Specialties
I work throughout the city but my main focus is the Upper East Side, where I am familiar with most of the prewar buildings and their requirements. I have handled transactions of all sizes, but most of my business is between $500k and $4 million. Having relocated to Manhattan and purchased my first home here, I understand the unique needs of clients moving to the city and first-time buyers. In my career, I have sold approximately $100 million of Manhattan real estate.
As a hobby "renovator," I have renovated many homes all over the world, including Sweden, Ireland, Long Island and Utah. When I bought my first apartment in NYC, I realized that renovating an apartment here is unlike anywhere else. There are more permits, rules, regulations than anywhere else and the cost is much greater. I learned from my own renovation experience the best way to navigate the renovation process, from hiring the right professionals (General Contractor, Architect, etc) to executing the project.
I relocated from Europe to NYC with my husband and two children 12 years ago, so I have experienced first-hand the challenges you will encounter moving to the city such as learning about the different neighborhoods, schools, parks, services and entertainment. I've used my personal experience moving to the city to help many clients avoid the problems that I faced.
Are you a first-time buyer? If so, don't fret. I've been there and done it, not only for my clients, but for myself. I know how exciting but intimidating purchasing your first home can be. I'm here to guide you through the process, from start to finish.
I work throughout the city but my main focus is the Upper East Side, where I am familiar with most of the prewar buildings and their requirements. I have handled transactions of all sizes, but most of my business is between $500k and $4 million. Having relocated to Manhattan and purchased my first home here, I understand the unique needs of clients moving to the city and first-time buyers. In my career, I have sold approximately $100 million of Manhattan real estate.
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Agent's personal statement
Growing up in Stockholm and working in the Swedish film and television business, I never imagined myself working as a Manhattan real estate broker—or that my production background would prove so useful. But successful film production, like residential real estate transactions, requires long–range planning, meticulous organization, knowing locations, working well with people, being creative, adhering to a budget, and always keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is to produce something special. I love being a real estate broker because I get to utilize all of these skills to help people realize their vision to acquire and create a home.
I relocated to Manhattan in 1997 with my husband and two small children. The move and the adjustment process that followed were as difficult and frustrating as they were exciting and full of promise. It took me nearly five years of looking, making mistakes, learning and looking some more before we ended up buying our apartment, a fixer-upper in the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side, which has been our home ever since. During this process, I learned about various neighborhoods, co-ops and condos, board packages, school districts, financial requirements, negotiating with counter-parties, and which real estate lawyers are problem solvers and can get transactions closed. Somewhere along the way, I met Barbara Corcoran and she convinced me that I should share my knowledge and become a real estate broker at the Corcoran Group.
In addition to assisting my clients buy and sell, I also get involved with their decorating and renovation projects. I renovated my own apartment and weekend house, and I have served as a virtual contractor in the renovations of several other apartments and townhouses in Manhattan and in other cities. My experiences with film production have honed my creative eye such that I am able to help buyers see the possibilities in ‘fixer-upper’ apartments and help sellers realize more value by making careful and cost efficient improvements before showings. In fact, my work has been featured in various international print and national television media including a segment on the Today Show.
I became a US citizen four years ago, but my Swedish accent and European background tend to attract more than a few non-American clients. This generally means more work for me, as these clients often have very little knowledge of the apartment buying and selling process. But this is an ongoing advantage to the majority of my other clients, who are New Yorkers (who understand the City and generally know what they want). Dealing with foreigners has given me broad experience in all sorts of problems and questions. As a result, I have already tackled most, if not all, of the issues that typically arise during the course of a transaction. I work throughout Manhattan but I specialize in the pre-war buildings on the Upper East Side. My typical transaction can range from $500k to $4 million, but no matter the size, I treat each client with care and respect because I still remember what it was like for me many years ago, when I was still unsure of what I wanted and how to get it. For me, it’s not simply buying or selling an apartment. I am always cognizant that I am dealing with someone’s home.
Recently sold
Address: | Type: | Bed: | Sqft: |
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103 East 75th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
103 East 75th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2200 |
111 East 85th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
12 Beekman Place | Co-op | 1.0 | 950 |
133 West 4th Street | Condo | 3.0 | - |
138 E 36th Street | - | 2.0 | - |
142 West End Ave | Co-op | 1.0 | 960 |
1619 Third Avenue | Condo | 1.0 | 793 |
1619 Third Avenue | Condo | 1.0 | 835 |
1619 Third Avenue | Condo | 2.0 | 1155 |
1623 Third Avenue | Condo | 1.0 | 800 |
178 East 80th | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
200 Chambers | Condo | 2.0 | 1549 |
200 East 27th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 750 |
200 East 61st Street | Condo | 1.0 | - |
300 East 77th Street | Condo | 3.0 | 2642 |
300 East 93rd Street | Condo | 1.0 | - |
300 East 93rd Street | Condo | 1.0 | - |
300 East 93rd Street | Condo | 1.0 | - |
301 East 22nd Street | Co-op | 0.0 | - |
304 West 75th | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
304 West 75th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
315 East 77th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 750 |
320 East 57th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
333 E 30th Street | - | 0.0 | - |
333 East 30th Street | Condo | 0.0 | 550 |
343 East 74th Street | Cond-op | 1.0 | 750 |
440 East 79th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
47 East 67th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 900 |
49 East 96th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 1650 |
50 Sutton Place South | Co-op | 1.0 | 1000 |
505 Greenwich Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1300 |
520 East 81st Street | Condo | - | - |
530 East 86th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2200 |
9 East 96th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
923 Fifth Avenue | Condo | 3.0 | - |
969 Park Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
Our summary of
Maria Wall
"Maria is charming, efficient and honest. Having relocated to Manhattan from Sweden, Maria knows the challenges that international buyers face, which makes her effective in working with clients relocating from abroad. Another aspect that differentiates Maria is her aesthetic sensibility; she's often helpful to buyers seeking to renovate, being able to advise on matters of taste and the type of renovations that will appeal to future buyers when it comes time for resale."
—TopAgentGuide™ editors
Verified reviews (9)
Anonymous
Posted July 21, 2009. Verified July 21, 2009.
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Ric C.
Posted July 21, 2009. Verified September 23, 2009.
Marco A.
Posted July 22, 2009. Verified July 23, 2009.
Emre B.
Posted July 23, 2009. Verified July 23, 2009.
Mats L.
Posted August 17, 2009. Verified August 17, 2009.
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Posted July 21, 2009. Verified October 2, 2009.
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Anonymous
Posted October 7, 2009. Verified October 7, 2009.
Julia S.
Posted July 21, 2009. Verified July 21, 2009.
Anonymous
Posted July 21, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.