Joanne Douglas

The Corcoran Group
Highlight: Determined & experienced (1,000+ deals), focused on high-end properties

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Contact Information (646) 200-5809

Vital statistics

Concentration:
Representing Sellers 60%
Representing Buyers 40%

Geography:
Upper East Side, Upper West Side, West Village

Price range:
$1m to $3m, $3m to $10m, $10m plus

Lifetime deals: Approximately 1,000

Sales 2006: $50 million

Sales 2007: $135 million

Sales 2008: $75 million

Background

Education:
New York Institute of Technology, BFA

Second languages: Italian

Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York

Active Agent since: 1984

Designations: Real Estate Board of New York Power Broker; Senior Vice President; Associate Broker

Awards

NRT's Top 1,000 in the USA

 

Corcoran's President Circle (Top 25 agent)

 

Corcoran's 2007 Deal of the Year for Highest Priced Sale in Corcoran history, Manhattan

 

Power Brokers, USA for top broker plus top 1/4 of 1% in country

 

Corcoran's Million Dollar Circle

Specialties

Generalists »

My team has handled over $2 billion in Manhattan Real Estate, the majority being repeat or referral business, which takes us to all areas of Manhattan. Our primary focus is on prime East Side and West Side areas and the Flatiron/Village area. We have worked extensively with developers for pricing, marketing strategies, drafting and certifying Schedule A documents and valuations for new acquisitions and conversions as well as with banks for the sale and marketing of estate and trust properties. No property or buyer is too small or too big for our team. In 2007 we won Corcoran's Deal of the Year for Highest Price Sale in Corcoran Manhattan History. Our recent sales have ranged from $295,000 to $73 million.

Corporate relocation »

Many of our customers are top level executives with major banks and corporations, who are being relocated to NYC and expect VIP treatment. We are accustomed to the extended service needed to educate these families to the Manhattan market, schools, choose an appropriate home and navigate the board application and closing process.

Investors »

My team's knowledge of building purchase and conversion costs comes from first-hand experience working with developers. Our experience make us uniquely qualified to advise investors whether it be for one unit or bulk purchases. Our team will handle everything from finding the best opportunities, to identifying the highest and best use. In addition, we assist our clients in renting and managing their investment properties.

Estate sales »

Each year we handle $15-30 million in estate sales for major public and private banks. We are available for broker price opinions and handle all aspects of preparing the property for sale, starting with clean up and staging to the marketing and sale. Along with our extensive experience of selling for the highest price in the shortest period of time, we provide regular reports on the progress for fiduciaries and/or family members. We are happy to provide references upon request.

Ultra-luxury specialists »

Recommended agent for buyers and sellers of ultra-luxury properties.

Italian »

My team has handled over $2 billion in Manhattan Real Estate, the majority being repeat or referral business, which takes us to all areas of Manhattan. Our primary focus is on prime East Side and West Side areas and the Flatiron/Village area. We have worked extensively with developers for pricing, marketing strategies, drafting and certifying Schedule A documents and valuations for new acquisitions and conversions as well as with banks for the sale and marketing of estate and trust properties. No property or buyer is too small or too big for our team. In 2007 we won Corcoran's Deal of the Year for Highest Price Sale in Corcoran Manhattan History. Our recent sales have ranged from $295,000 to $73 million.

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Agent's personal statement

Integrity with proven experience are the most important assets in business. Each day we seek to uphold those qualities as we extend the highest level of service to our customers and clients.

 

We value the regard they have for our ultimate discretion, uncompromising ethics and complete professionalism--along with our marketing, promotional and negotiating skills.

Recently sold

Address: Type: Bed: Sqft:
10 East 70th Street Co-op 3.0 2000
1001 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 650
101 West 79th Street Condo 2.0 1650
101 West 79th Street Condo 2.0 1550
1036 Park Avenue Co-op 0.0 -
1036 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1230
1049 Fifth Avenue Condo - 3800
1049 Fifth Avenue Condo 4.0 3150
1049 Fifth Avenue Condo 3.0 3335
1049 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1550
1049 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1550
1049 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 2100
1049 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1400
1050 Park Avenue Co-op 3.0 2800
1060 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
1060 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1200
108 Fifth Avenue Condo 2.0 1200
111 East 75th Street Co-op 1.0 -
111 East 85th Street Co-op 2.0 1400
114 East 72nd Street Co-op 2.0 2000
114 East 72nd Street Co-op 2.0 2000
114 East 84th Street Co-op 2.0 1250
114 East 84th Street Co-op 2.0 1350
114 East 84th Street Co-op 3.0 1650
114 East 84th Street Co-op 2.0 1350
115 Central Park West Co-op 4.0 3400
1150 Fifth Avenue Co-op 2.0 1650
1150 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1600
1165 Park Avenue Co-op 3.0 2800
118 East 60th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
118 East 60th Street Co-op 0.0 550
119 East 84th Street Co-op 2.0 1650
12 Beekman Place Co-op 2.0 -
120 East 75th Street Co-op 3.0 3100
121 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 -
121 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 625
123 East 75th Street Co-op 1.0 800
123 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 -
123 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 -
123 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 -
1230 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1700
1230 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1800
1230 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 700
125 East 64th Street Co-op 1.0 -
125 East 74th Street Co-op 3.0 2780
125 West 21st Street Condo 1.0 973
130 East 64th Street Townhouse - -
130 East 64th Street Townhouse - 4000
130 East 75th Street Co-op 2.0 1950
139 East 94th Street Co-op 2.0 1850
140 River Side Drive Co-op 2.0 1400
140 West End Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
150 Columbus Avenue Condo 2.0 1700
150 East 77th Street Co-op 1.0 1000
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1200
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1250
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1200
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1200
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1050
151 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1150
155 East 73rd Street Co-op 2.0 1050
155 West 70th Street Condo 2.0 1450
156 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 2400
159 East 30th Street Condo 1.0 825
160 Central Park South Condo 3.0 1700
160 Central Park South Condo 1.0 1100
160 Central Park West Condo 1.0 1000
162 East 80th Street Co-op 2.0 1650
162 East 91st Street Co-op 1.0 800
162 West 56th Street Condo 2.0 1200
162 West 56th Street Condo 2.0 1200
162 West 56th Street Condo 2.0 1150
162 West 56th Street Condo 2.0 1200
162 West 56th Street Condo 0.0 -
166 East 96th Street Co-op 3.0 1600
17 East 89th Street Co-op 3.0 2600
170 East 87th Street Condo 1.0 988
181 East 65th Street Condo 3.0 2850
181 East 65th Street Condo 3.0 2807
181 East 65th Street Condo 3.0 2850
181 East 65th Street Condo 3.0 2870
181 East 73rd Street Co-op 1.0 -
186 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 1200
186 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 1200
20 East 74th Street Co-op 2.0 -
201 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 1450
201 East 83rd Street Co-op 1.0 -
201 East 83rd Street Co-op 3.0 1800
209 East 56th Street Co-op 0.0 550
209 East 56th Street Co-op 0.0 -
209 East 56th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
21 East 90th Street Co-op 2.0 1650
220 East 65th Street Condo 2.0 1293
220 Riverside Blvd Condo 1.0 875
23 East 74th Street Co-op 3.0 -
239 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
243 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 -
245 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 1150
245 Seventh Avenue Condo 2.0 2258
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 0.0 861
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 1.0 841
253 West 16th Street Co-op 1.0 -
257 Central Park West Co-op 2.0 -
300 East 71st Street Co-op 1.0 665
301 East 78th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
310 East 70th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
314 West 100th Street Condo 1.0 855
314 West 100th Street Condo 2.0 1049
314 West 100th Street Condo 1.0 846
314 West 100th Street Condo 3.0 -
315 East 69th Street Co-op 2.0 1550
323 West 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 850
324 East 41st Street Co-op 2.0 1350
325 East 57th Street Co-op 2.0 1850
345 East 52nd Street Co-op 1.0 -
345 East 73rd Street Co-op 1.0 -
35 West 9th Street Co-op 1.0 800
353 East 72nd Street Co-op 4.0 4500
360 East 72nd Street Co-op 1.0 936
360 East 88th Street Condo 3.0 1700
40 East 78th Street Condo 2.0 1200
400 East 90th Street Condo 2.0 1032
400 East 90th Street Condo 2.0 1026
400 East 90th Street Condo 2.0 1026
408 East 79th Street Condo 2.0 -
408 East 79th Street Condo 2.0 1609
408 East 79th Street Condo 3.0 1600
41 West 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1000
419 East 57th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
420 East 58th Street Condo 1.0 800
420 West 23rd Street Condo 2.0 755
420 West 23rd Street Condo 1.0 850
435 East 52nd Street Co-op 2.0 2000
435 East 52nd Street Co-op 3.0 3800
445 Lafayette Co-op 3.0 -
445 West 54th Street Condo 2.0 1600
45 East 72nd Street Co-op 2.0 1400
45 East 72nd Street Co-op 3.0 -
45 Walker Street Condo 3.0 3400
455 East 86th Street Condo 2.0 1520
455 East 86th Street Condo 1.0 752
455 East 86th Street Condo 1.0 860
455 East 86th Street Condo 0.0 510
455 East 86th Street Condo 0.0 555
480 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 -
50 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 2100
50 Sutton Place South Co-op 1.0 -
51 East 90th Street Co-op 2.0 1000
515 East 89th Street Co-op 1.0 800
52 East End Avenue Condo 2.0 1800
52 East End Avenue Condo 2.0 1204
520 West 23rd Street Cond-op 2.0 891
53 North Moore Condo 2.0 1282
55 East 9th Street Co-op 2.0 -
55 East 9th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
565 Park Avenue Co-op 3.0 3000
575 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
575 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 -
60 East End Avenue Co-op 3.0 3000
60 East End Avenue Co-op 5.0 3200
61 East 77th Street Co-op 2.0 -
62 Beach Street Condo 3.0 4210
620 Park Avenue Co-op 4.0 -
63 East 9th Street Cond-op 0.0 538
66 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 1700
7 West 96th Street Co-op 2.0 -
70 East 77th Street Co-op 3.0 2900
70 East 77th Street Co-op 3.0 3000
70 East 77th Street Co-op 4.0 -
71 East 77th Street Co-op 3.0 -
8 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1400
8 East 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1750
80 Columbus Condo 2.0 2159
80 Columbus Condo 3.0 3168
870 Fifth Avenue Co-op 3.0 2350
870 Fifth Avenue Co-op 3.0 2400
880 Fifth Avenue Co-op 3.0 -
9 East 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
9 East 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1600
9 East 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1700
9 East 96th Street Co-op 2.0 1650
90 East End Avenue Condo 3.0 2190
929 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 -
955 Park Avenue Co-op 3.0 -
993 Fifth Avenue Co-op 2.0 3000
East 50's Co-op 2.0 1700
East 50's Co-op 3.0 3500

Our summary of
Joanne Douglas

"Joanne is understated yet extremely determined. She has served every type of client, from CEOs to first-time Manhattan buyers. With 25 years of experience as a Manhattan agent and over 1,000 deals under her belt, Joanne brings her clients a wealth of experience. Joanne is known for making the real estate process smooth and drama-free; she is particularly strong with sellers of high-end properties."

—TopAgentGuide™ editors

 

Verified reviews (10)

“Joanne is a hardworking, intelligent and creative agent.”

Jon H.

Posted May 14, 2009. Verified July 1, 2009.

My experience working with Joanne was extremely positive. Joanne helped me sell condominium apartments in a building that my company had converted into condos. I found Joanne to be hardworking, intelligent, creative, and aggressive. She makes deals happen. In a tough economy, she's selling apartments. That speaks for itself. I would recommend Joanne without reservation. If you are considering using an agent, you should definitely use Joanne. She will make your deal happen.
“I work on Estates and Trusts. My institution has had a great experience working with Joanne.”

Fran D.

Posted May 19, 2009. Verified July 2, 2009.

I work on Estate and Trust accounts for a financial institution. As part of my job, I interview many real estate agents on my clients' behalf. I have used Joanne many times to sell the Trust's and Estate's properties and she has done a fabulous job. She works 24/7 and is always is accessible. That is particularly important because when my clients call me with questions, I need to be able to quickly get those questions answered. Joanne is very professional and is highly experienced. Many of my clients sell high-end properties so it is important that the agent really knows the business, and Joanne does. She follows through from the beginning of the deal all the way through the end of the transaction. I would recommend Joanne to other financial institutions as well as anyone who is thinking about buying or selling a home in New York City. She really goes beyond the call of duty.
“Very professional and realistic agent. Tells it like it is.”

Bill B.

Posted May 14, 2009. Verified July 1, 2009.

Working with Joanne to buy an apartment was great. She is very professional and she has a good understanding of the current real estate market conditions. She is also very realistic: she tells things as they are rather than what people want to hear. Once I purchased the apartment, Joanne helped me rent it. I have already recommended Joanne.
“I work for a Trust company and have used Joanne for my clients' real estate needs for the past 10 years.”
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Roger K.

Posted May 14, 2009. Verified September 6, 2010.

Joanne is a true professional. I work for a trust company, and over the last ten years, she has worked with a number of my clients to sell homes in virtually every neighborhood in Manhattan. Joanne is the best agent I’ve worked with since I first became involved in real estate. I think Joanne’s biggest strength is that she understands exactly what her clients look for when buying or selling property. She listens to their needs and acts accordingly, finding homes that suit her clients perfectly. In addition, Joanne knows the market better than any other agent that I have worked with and she is available 24/7 to her clients. I’ve recommended Joanne to many clients and friends already, and I would do so again without reservation.
“As a first-time NYC home buyer, she listened to our needs and helped us come to our own conclusions.”
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Paul M.

Posted May 18, 2009. Verified July 1, 2009.

Not only would I recommend Joanne to friends and family members, but I have already recommended Joanne to friends. My experience working with Joanne was quite positive. From the beginning, Joanne listened to what we were looking for in an apartment. We gave Joanne a description of the type, location and style of property that we were interested in but Joanne asked insightful questions that made us think about why we wanted certain things. Her attentiveness helped us narrow our search. I also found Joanne very helpful because she has been in this market for a very long time. I had never purchased a home in a city, let alone New York City, and therefore, I found myself relying on Joanne for guidance on many occasions while touring properties. She always had a point of view and there were times in which Joanne would explain to me the negatives about a specific apartment that I would never have even thought about. Yet, Joanne never forced her point of view on me. Rather she wanted me to come to my own judgment. Each time that I did ask her for her opinion, however, she had an answer for me. That was extremely helpful, especially given that my initial criteria was neither clear nor crisp. Joanne found the delicate balance between advising me and letting me come to my own conclusions. She was superb on that front. Joanne has a deep knowledge of the neighborhoods in NYC, so she was a great guide. She also held our hand through the entire process. There is a bewildering amount of bureaucracy in NYC but she was great in helping me navigate the mortgage system and the final closing period. Also, I never would have anticipated this making a difference, but Joanne having her own driver was huge. It seems trivial but it made a huge difference. We probably saw five times the number of properties in one day than we would have had we taken cabs. It sounds crazy but it really helped expedite the process.
“I'm in real estate development so I deal with lots of brokers. Joanne is among the best I've dealt with.”

Dan G.

Posted June 2, 2009. Verified September 23, 2009.

My experiences with Joanne over the past ten years have been extremely successful. I’m in the real estate development business, and I’ve come across quite a few brokers in my time. I would rate Joanne among the top brokers I’ve ever dealt with. Joanne has already helped my wife and I find two apartments, and she’s currently helping us upsize again. Joanne is not only professional, knowledgeable, and experienced, but she also has an excellent grasp of the market and she takes care of everything in a deal from start to finish. I’ve recommended Joanne to a number of friends and I have used her in multiple development projects in which my company has been involved. I always give her the best recommendation I can, and I encourage everyone I know who’s looking for a broker to use her. It’s a real pleasure to deal with her and I can’t say enough good things about her.
“Exceptional broker. I've recommended her multiple times already.”

Anonymous

Posted May 14, 2009. Verified May 14, 2009.

Joanne did an exceptional job for our family and found us exactly what we were looking for. She's a very good listener, so we did not have to see many apartments. She is extremely knowledgeable about the market and helpful throughout the entire transaction, especially with the bidding process and the co-op board presentation. We really had a terrific experience working with Joanne and I've recommended her to several people since then, all of whom have had similarly positive experiences. I will absolutely use Joanne again and I would recommend her without reservation. She is exceptional.
“Joanne respected me and never played any games. She was always calm and straight-forward.”

Leela G.

Posted May 19, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

What I loved about working with Joanne is that she was very professional, non-intrusive, and that she didn’t insult my intelligence. Joanne understands how to treat high-end clientele, and she never wasted my time by pointing out obvious or insignificant details. I can’t say enough about Joanne’s professionalism. She’s knowledgeable about her work and knows her neighborhoods extremely well. What’s commendable is that if she doesn’t know a particular neighborhood, she doesn’t hesitate to say so. Joanne is also extremely personable and friendly without being pushy, and that’s what I felt made her stand out from other agents. She doesn’t engage in the games that many agents play. Instead, she’s calm, collected, and straight-forward under any circumstances. She’s truly exceptional. I would recommend Joanne to any potential seller or buyer who wants an agent that respects her clients’ intelligence and treats them as equals.
“For anyone looking to make a large transaction, I would highly recommend Joanne.”

Michael D.

Posted August 12, 2009. Verified September 6, 2010.

I would absolutely recommend Joanne to anyone looking to make a big transaction in today's market. Joanne was an integral part of every step of my transaction. She understands all the nuances of the New York market, and I think that's rare even in a broker. A lot of people think they understand how real estate works in Manhattan, and to some extent they do, but when it comes to carrying through a transaction, most fail. Joanne is an absolute pro with everything from the signature to the exchange to the closing. We encountered a number of hurdles along the way, and she was patient and instrumental in overcoming them. We closed a pretty big deal in a market that was over-heated. Joanne made sure that everyone was happy with the final agreement, and there really were smiles all around. I think that's the ultimate measure of an agent, and Joanne really excelled.
“Guided us step by step through the process. Makes the deal happen.”
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Jason P.

Posted May 7, 2009. Verified July 1, 2009.

My experience working with Joanne was excellent. From the beginning, Joanne shepherded us through the process. She is even-keeled and level-headed when it comes to the stressful part of the negotiating process and the co-op board presentation. Joanne was also a fantastic resource. She has tremendous access to data and was able to offer us solid advice based upon her insights into the market, not just when we bought a home, but years later when we were thinking about renovating or selling our apartment. Joanne is a transactional broker. If you are looking to close on a deal, whether it is to buy or sell, Joanne will make it happen. Her strength is making deals happen and accomplishing her clients' goals. She's able to do this because she listens and understands exactly what her clients are looking for. Joanne went above and beyond what we thought brokers were supposed to do. She's a real pro. After working with Joanne, my brother and many of our friends have worked with her due to our recommendation. We are only too happy to refer her.