Kelly Cole

The Corcoran Group
Highlight: Upper Manhattan specialist & Washington Heights resident

Photo

@@Name@@

Contact Information (646) 200-5827

Vital statistics

Concentration:
Representing Sellers 60%
Representing Buyers 40%

Geography:
Inwood/Washington Heights, Upper West Side, Midtown West/Hell's Kitchen

Price range:
$500k to $1m

Lifetime deals: 300

Sales 2006: $33 million

Sales 2007: $27 million

Sales 2008: $28 million

Background

Education:
Point Park College, Dance Major

Second languages: None

Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York

Active Agent since: 2003

Designations: Senior Vice President; Associate Broker

Awards

Corcoran's Multi-million Dollar Circle

 

Corcoran's Advisory Council

Specialties

Generalists »

When most other brokers were ignoring Upper Manhattan, where I happen to live, I was the first from a large firm to recognize its worth and to successfully focus my efforts there, realizing record breaking prices time and again for my sellers. This is where I cut my teeth, made a name for myself and continue to set the standard. The entertainment and theater communities know that I am the broker to call to buy or sell; whether one is a first year chorus dancer or a bona-fide star, a musician or technician, a writer, designer or director, I understand their unique needs as I was a successful and respected performer myself. As a Realtor I am as fiercely dedicated to this community as it has been loyal to me.

First-time NYC buyers »

I LOVE working with first-time buyers! Home ownership changed my life, but when I bought my first apartment, it was a torturous process. One of the reasons I got into real estate was because I felt it did not need to be so painful. As a performer at the time, I was not given the respect I deserved as a customer, as a professional or as a person. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping a first-time buyer become a home owner. With compassion and patience I offer an education and plenty of hand-holding not to mention steadfast advocacy for all my customers.

Video profile

Agent's personal statement

My practice is built almost exclusively on personal referrals and repeat clients; I rarely market myself.

 

My mission statement guides everyone on my team: "To possess and to use an abundance of honesty, civility, integrity and talent: I shall demand this of myself. I shall require this of those I hire or refer. I shall do what I can to encourage this in others. This commitment will inform everything I say and do while engaged as an advocate in the service of others. I will not allow the passage of time, the temptation of profit or the deeds of others to weaken my resolve. This is how I succeed in real estate."

 

My success is reflected by both my sales volume and industry reputation. First-time buyers and seasoned sellers alike deserve to have a realtor for life. Those who try me tend to stay with me. More than that, many become friends. I welcome the opportunity to serve you.

Recently sold

Address: Type: Bed: Sqft:
100 Overlook Terrace Co-op 1.0 550
100 Park Terrace West Co-op 1.0 900
100 West 89th Street Condo 2.0 1100
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 800
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 3.0 1400
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 900
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 1000
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
109 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
116 Pinehurst Co-op 1.0 800
116 Pinehurst Co-op 2.0 1050
116 Pinehurst Co-op 5.0 2216
116 Pinehurst Co-op 1.0 750
117 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 1100
117 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 1100
117 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 1050
117 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
117 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 950
120 Bennett Avenue Co-op 1.0 700
120 Bennett Avenue Co-op 1.0 800
120 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 0.0 550
120 Second Avenue Co-op 1.0 650
123 East 37th Street Co-op 0.0 515
125 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 3.0 1650
125 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 3.0 1650
14 Bogardus Place Co-op 2.0 -
14 East 4th Street Condo 4.0 3000
146 West 80th Street Co-op 1.0 600
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 950
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1200
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 800
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 900
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 750
158-18 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 900
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1100
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1100
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 1000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 3.0 2000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 720
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 800
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1000
159-00 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 950
159-34 Riverside Drive West Co-op 1.0 950
159-34 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1200
159-34 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1200
159-34 Riverside Drive West Co-op 2.0 1200
170 Claremont Co-op 2.0 750
175 West 73rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
19 Grace Court Co-op 1.0 650
193 Second Avenue Co-op 2.0 1250
200 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 2.0 1100
200 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 3.0 1300
200 East 32 Condo 3.0 1400
200 Pinehurst Co-op 2.0 1325
200 Pinehurst Co-op 1.0 800
200 Pinehurst Co-op 1.0 900
2025 Broadway Co-op 1.0 550
2025 Broadway Co-op 0.0 -
203 West 87th Street Co-op 2.0 -
206 West 10th Street Co-op 0.0 450
210 East 15 Co-op 1.0 600
210 West 103rd Street Co-op 0.0 500
212 East 48th Street Co-op 1.0 700
214 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 650
215 W 105 Co-op 1.0 800
225 East 76th Street Co-op 1.0 750
225 West 70th Street Co-op 1.0 530
225 West 70th Street Co-op 1.0 530
235 East 57 Co-op 1.0 900
235 West 102 Co-op 0.0 475
235 West 102nd Street Co-op 0.0 -
240 East 24th Street Co-op 1.0 550
240 East 55th Street Co-op 0.0 500
243 West End Avenue Co-op 0.0 -
25 Chittenden Co-op 1.0 900
25 Indian Road Co-op 2.0 900
250 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 1.5 900
250 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 1.0 900
250 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 1.0 800
250 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 3.0 1800
250 E 54th Street Condo 2.0 1280
256 W 123 Condo 2.0 1023
269 Clinton Avenue Co-op 1.0 850
270 Seaman Co-op 2.0 900
270 Seaman Avenue Co-op 1.0 750
270 Seaman Avenue Co-op 2.0 1000
288 Lexington Avenue Co-op 0.0 -
300 W 109 Co-op 2.0 1000
310 West 94th Street Co-op 2.0 820
3117 Broadway Co-op 2.0 1250
315 East 72 Co-op 2.0 1400
327 West 85th Street Co-op 0.0 -
335 West 85th Street Co-op 1.0 600
340 Cabrini Blvd Condo 3.0 1220
350 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 2.0 1050
350 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 2.0 900
352 West 117 Condo 1.0 700
359 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1300
360 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 1.0 -
360 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 0.0 -
360 Cabrini Blvd Co-op 0.0 -
408 West 34th Street Co-op 0.0 500
408 West 34th Street Co-op 0.0 500
420 East 51st Street Co-op 2.0 1375
447 Fort Washington Avenue Co-op 1.0 450
45 Park Terrace West Co-op 1.0 800
4501 Broadway Co-op 1.0 500
461 W 44th Street Co-op 1.0 850
49 West 72 Co-op 1.0 600
50 Park Terrace West Co-op 1.0 850
507 West 111th Street Co-op 1.0 500
51 West 81st Street Co-op 0.0 400
520 West 50 Co-op 1.0 500
521 West 47th Street Co-op 1.0 850
521 West 47th Street Co-op 1.0 740
522 West 50th Street Co-op 1.0 -
57 Park Terrace West Co-op 1.0 822
57 West 93 Co-op 1.0 625
57 West 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 625
585 West 214th Street Co-op 0.0 -
60 Cooper Co-op 1.0 825
62 Park Terrace West Co-op 2.0 975
65 Park Terrace East Co-op 2.0 975
67 Park Terrace East Co-op 3.0 1200
70 Haven Co-op 2.0 1000
70 Park Terrace East Co-op 1.0 800
720 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1100
720 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1100
720 Fort Washington Co-op 1.0 750
720 West 173rd Street Co-op 1.0 600
730 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1000
730 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1150
730 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 1100
730 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 975
730 Fort Washington Co-op 0.0 520
730 Fort Washington Co-op 2.0 950
736 West 186th St Co-op 1.0 800
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 649
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 660
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 660
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 757
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 705
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 660
779 Riverside Drive Condo 2.0 1083
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 801
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 649
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 819
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 754
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 819
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 754
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 819
779 Riverside Drive Condo 2.0 1049
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 583
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 783
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 757
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 705
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 754
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 705
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 649
779 Riverside Drive Condo 1.0 649
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1600
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 900
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1650
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1600
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 900
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1200
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 2000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1650
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 950
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 4.0 2250
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 1650
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 3.0 1600
790 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 900
801 RSD Condo 1.0 949
860 West 181st Street Co-op 1.0 750
875 W 181st Street Co-op 1.0 900
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 2.0 900
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 2.0 1100
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 1.0 800
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 2.0 900
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 1.0 750
90 Park Terrace East Co-op 1.0 800
900 West 190th Street Co-op 2.0 1100
900 West 190th Street Co-op 3.0 -
91 Payson Co-op 2.0 975
91 Payson Co-op 1.0 800
91 Payson Co-op 2.0 1000
95 Park Terrace East Co-op 1.0 800
98 Park Terrace East Co-op 0.0 450
West 50th Street Co-op 1.0 500

Our summary of
Kelly Cole

"Having focused her business in Upper Manhattan for the past six years, Kelly has established herself as one of the city's most experienced and knowledgeable agents in Inwood and Washington Heights. Because she also lives in Upper Manhattan, Kelly can offer her clients a personal perspective on specific apartments, buildings and blocks. She's also very good at working with first-time Manhattan buyers."

—TopAgentGuide™ editors

 

Verified reviews (10)

“We were in a rush to sell but still wanted a good price. Kelly knew exactly how to market the property.”
Contact

Greg B.

Posted September 16, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

When my wife and I were leaving the city, we signed a six-month contract with a real estate firm. By the end of the six months, a number of deals had fallen through, and we were very frustrated with the firm. Around the same time, a neighbor recommended Kelly to us, so we decided to work with her instead of continue with the firm. We told her that we were in a rush to sell, but we still wanted to get a good price on the property, and within a month, she had a bid that we accepted and we began closing the deal. It was evident that Kelly knew how to market a property and bring in potential buyers, and her professionalism and enthusiasm really helped to close the deal quickly and painlessly. Because of how fast and effectively Kelly worked for us, we'd definitely pass on the recommendation to anyone else looking to sell a property.
“Smart and charming agent.”

Anonymous

Posted September 16, 2009. Verified September 24, 2009.

Kelly is fantastic to work with. She's very smart and charming, and I knew from the beginning of our dealings together that she was absolutely on top of her game. She has facts at her fingertips, which is extremely valuable, and she really specializes in the upper Manhattan market where I was selling. She worked with the Board of my building to set up an acceptable agreement for holding open houses, and she made sure that everything moved forward without a hitch. I'd really recommend Kelly to anybody. She made selling my apartment a great experience, and I don't think another broker could've done that well.
“Kelly is incredibly thorough and professional. She absolutely delivered.”
Contact

Matt F.

Posted September 17, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

Working with Kelly was fantastic. She was incredibly thorough and professional throughout the process of selling my co-op, and she had an excellent grasp of the Inwood neighborhood. What I found to be most impressive about Kelly's work is that not only did she understand my needs, interests, and timeline, but she was able to deliver on all of those, and I was completely satisfied with the deal. I've already recommended her multiple times, because while she wasn't the only agent I spoke to before selling my apartment, she was the only one who immediately inspired my confidence in her abilities as a seller. She kept me informed with everything from the initial listing of the property to the negotiation and closing processes, and she really earned my confidence throughout the sale.
“Has an incredible and unique understanding of Washington Heights because she lives there.”
Contact

April J.

Posted September 18, 2009. Verified October 2, 2009.

Kelly has an incredible and unique understanding of the Washington Heights area. Not only does she live in the neighborhood, but she's one of the only agents I've worked with who has been willing to recognize that the area is going through a market change, and that's why I'd recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the neighborhood. Recently, a different type of clientèle has been looking to buy in Washington Heights. The first agent I worked with only marketed my apartment for the type of buyer who would've purchased it ten years ago. When I decided to re-list with Kelly, she actually raised the asking price I had set in order to appeal to the newer upscale buyers, and we accepted a bid within three weeks. She really understands the changes that the neighborhood is undergoing, and that makes her an asset in this market.
“She knows Inwood and Washington Heights inside and out.”

Anonymous

Posted September 18, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

Kelly knows the Inwood and Washington Heights area extremely well, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell around there. She knows exactly what listing price to set for any property in those neighborhoods so that the property will be appealing to buyers but also offer her sellers the best deal possible. She's an expert at staging a property for an open house, and gives great advise regarding what kind of decor and furniture will help to show the potential of the space to buyers who come for a viewing. She's also very professional and effective in negotiations and closing, so she's really the complete package for anyone looking to sell.
“Kelly showed me 11 apartments the first day we worked together. Her demeanor was great.”

Anonymous

Posted September 17, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

From the first time I met Kelly, I was comfortable with her. She was very professional, but she has an extremely relaxed demeanor. We saw eleven apartments in the first day together, and she handled the workload very well by staying positive and enthusiastic about everything. What I most appreciated about Kelly was that she acted as a buffer between other agents and myself when they began to push their property a bit too much for my liking. She was very personable with them, but really helped to calm down the situation and allow me to develop my own opinion of each property without any pressure or influence. I've already recommended her to my friends because of how well she guided me through the process of buying property in the city, and I'd definitely do so again.
“She's the perfect realtor: pleasant, attentive and instinctive.”
Contact

Anonymous

Posted September 16, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

I think Kelly's the perfect realtor. She's an extraordinarily pleasant person to deal with, and I've already recommended her to a number of friends. She listened very attentively to what we were looking for and, more importantly, what we didn't want in a property, and she was able to expose us to a number of possibilities we weren't even aware of. The apartment we ended up purchasing through Kelly, for example, was in an area we hadn't previously considered, but Kelly knew that it fit all our criteria and was confident we'd love the property. She seemed to have a better understanding of what we wanted and needed than we did.
“She shows remarkable integrity, is incredibly intelligent, and really thinks outside of the box”
Contact

Randahl H.

Posted September 23, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

After I first interviewed Kelly, it was clear to me that she was hands down the best agent to sell my apartment. She shows remarkable integrity, is incredibly intelligent, and really thinks outside of the box in terms of marketing and selling a property. Her can-do attitude never falters. She also has a splendid sense of humor. We are currently in contract and Kelly has handled every detail of the sale expertly. I give her the highest recommendation. Kelly Cole is simply the best.
“Having lived the struggling-actor lifestyle for years, I was comforted by the fact that Kelly had a performers background.”

Nathan K.

Posted September 30, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

I had been living the struggling-actor lifestyle for years. Earlier this year, I decided to stop throwing money away on rent and purchase my first home. I hired Kelly to help, and working with her was an absolute pleasure. Kelly was always very responsive in terms of returning calls, doing any follow-up work, and answering any questions I had regarding the process of purchasing property. She was optimistic and positive, and she actually made the whole process enjoyable. For me, her past as a performer was extremely helpful, because it enabled her to have an understanding of my situation, and I felt very comfortable with her. I'd recommend Kelly in a second.
“Working with Kelly, I knew I was in good hands from the start.”
Contact

Maureen H.

Posted September 16, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

I always recommend Kelly to my friends and clients. I used to work in real estate, and I worked with her many times before I hired her to sell my apartment. I knew I was in good hands from the start, but she still managed to impress me with her work. My apartment sold faster and for a better price than similar units in my building, including one that was ten floors above mine. She was dynamic, high-energy, and enthusiastic every step of the way, and she stayed positive even in a down market. It was a huge relief to have her representing my property, and she did a remarkable job marketing and selling it.