For over a decade, Vanessa has raised the bar in real estate service excellence, and made the purchase or sale process seamless and enjoyable for many grateful clients. She started her career in Manhattan and Brooklyn and is known for identifying unique character-laden properties. She has since expanded her areas of expertise to the Hudson Valley, specializing in home, land and farm purchases in Columbia, Greene, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Vanessa has sold everything from luxury condos, co-ops and multi-family brownstones in NYC to farmhouses, vacant land and storefronts in Upstate, helping her buyers, sellers and investors achieve their desired goals and success. Vanessa sets high standards and is extremely driven, strategic and creative in her approach to sales and marketing. Clients on both sides of the table benefit from her seasoned skill set and in-depth market knowledge. With unparalleled resources at Corcoran and a turnkey team of lenders, attorneys, architects and contractors, Vanessa navigates seamless deals and delivers move-in ready properties efficiently, at the most favorable terms possible. Her spotless 100% closing ratio is a true testament to her impeccable work ethic and focused, drama-free style. "There is often a great deal of anxiety that revolves around real estate transactions and the search or sale of one's home. I instill a sense of confidence and ease for my clients by being their hands-on partner in the transaction." Vanessa began her career in the music industry at top names like MTV and AOL Music. From marketing she moved into management in the areas of production and programming. Her background in online editorial, advertising and video production/editing gives her a strong advantage as a creative marketer and problem solver. Originally from New Jersey, Vanessa grew up in South Florida and attended the University of North Florida. She lived in the East Village for eight years, and has arguably been Midtown West's most knowledgeable, loyal resident and most successful real estate agent for the past twelve. Vanessa also made great strides in the LGBT community as a founder of the city's first LGBTQI intramural sports organization (Big Apple Recreational Sports). In her free time, Vanessa enjoys time playing flag football in NYC and gardening at her farm in Spencertown, NY. She and her partner are usually found riding tractors or chasing around their two rescue pups, Curtis and Rilo.