Ahla Ko Oh

Buying and selling residential real estate often times is as much a financial decision as it is an emotional one. Trust Ahla to guide you through the complexities of the process from start to finish, holding your hand and tending to every detail.This knowledgeable and accomplished businesswoman came into real estate from the worlds of finance and hospitality, bringing a seasoned skill set that is invaluable in her real estate practice. She is additionally worldly and well-educated, fluent in Korean and Portuguese, and always client-centric in her mindset, making her a go-to resource for all your needs.Hailing from Seoul, South Korea and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ahla came to the U.S. for college after her schooling in Brazil. She completed her undergraduate studies in finance at New York University, followed by a Master in Business Administration at the University of Pennsylvania.Ahla spent five years in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in New York, Brazil and Switzerland. She managed relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, advising them on investment strategies, credit solutions, and estate planning. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open a Brazilian bakery cafe in the charming Seaport area specializing in Brazilian cheese-breads and specialty coffee drinks, which has been in existence for nine years and is the neighborhood's highest-rated spot.The path to real estate was a natural one thanks to Ahla's active listening, strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and tenacious approach. She takes a long-term, holistic approach to client service, and prides herself on truly understanding a person's goals, going the extra mile to meet and exceed them.Ahla specializes in rentals and sales in Manhattan with a focus on downtown. She has lived in NYC since 2004, with stints in Brazil, Switzerland and PA. A current downtown resident, Ahla has lived throughout Manhattan and for the past eight years she has called the Seaport home.Personally, Ahla owns and invests in properties in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island. Among her favorite things is traveling with her family to expose her kids to the world and open their eyes to different cultures, foods, and languages.