A true native New Yorker and an Ivy League graduate, Karen Preminger's clients benefit from her sophisticated understanding of how this city works. She is also highly respected within the real estate industry for her proven ability to discuss the market in an analytical fashion. Drawing from her broad base of contacts, Karen combs the market daily to find her clients the home that's "just right" for them. Karen's true understanding of her clients needs means that she's always willing to discuss the more intimate details about a new home that other agents often shy away from. A consummate professional, they can rely on her to keep them informed with exceptional guidance whether selling, buying, or renting an apartment in Manhattan.
"As far as helping people to find the apartment that's right for them, I view myself more as an apartment counselor than an apartment broker. Whereas commercial real estate is about discussing square footage, residential real estate is about discussing bedrooms and bathrooms and the details of a person's life. People often have fixed ideas about what they're looking for, and I can help them start to balance what is and what's not realistic for them right now. Sometimes it's about helping people to decide whether they should buy or rent. Should they stay where they are and wait another year before they buy? Where's the market going? What makes the most sense right now? After six years in the business, I can really help my clients answer these questions in a knowledgeable and sensible way."
Karen's secret to finding a great apartment in New York: Be sure to tell your agent all the features you want in a neighborhood. But, if you can, keep your options open as far as the specific location. Like putting together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, I suggest that my clients line up all of their priorities, such as neighborhood, building style, apartment size, etc., but keep as open a mind as possible. Sometimes, living within a specific 3-block radius or in a certain building is all-important. They will most likely have to pay to get that, however. Flexibility is key to cutting cost and finding a great space. New York City offers a vast array of choices and options, which can accommodate many different needs and desires. Living in this city is not just about finding your "piece of the rock" it's about knowing how to make what's out there work for you.
Karen Preminger