Sherry Matays
Vital statistics
Concentration:
Representing Sellers 50%
Representing Buyers 50%
Geography:
Upper West Side, Upper East Side
Price range:
$1m to $3m, $3m to $10m, $10m plus
Lifetime deals: 700
Sales 2006: $69 million
Sales 2007: $79 million
Sales 2008: $89 million
Background
Education:
James Madison High School, NYC; Cornell University, AB (School of Arts & Sciences)
Second languages: None
Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York
Active Agent since: 1989
Designations: Associate Broker; Senior Vice President
Awards
Wall Street Journal's "Real Estate Top 400" for 2008 (#58 in the country)
Corcoran's President's Council (Top 25 agent in company) since inception
Corcoran's Westside Salesperson of the Year, 2004-2008
Articles/publications
"Living In - The West 80s" - NY Times, 2009
"The 2008 Real Estate Top 400" - Wall Street Journal, 2009
"'Sex' and the Brokers" - NY Sun, 2008
"Balconies and Terraces..." - NY Times, 2008
Specialties
Although my main focus is on high end real estate, $2.5 million and up, on the Upper East and Upper West sides, my true expertise is in working for highly time-pressed individuals. I convey information in efficient "sound bites" and work to make their transactions as stress-free as possible. I have been Corcoran's top broker for the past five years in the Midtown office at 888 Seventh Avenue - an office of more than 100 brokers.
There is an art and sensitivity required for effectively representing estates. In addition to there being technical expertise in dealing with the estate attorney and potential heirs, I often work with the decision makers to prepare the apartment for marketing. Over the years I have developed a list of reliable appraisers, organizers, stagers and other professionals on whom they can rely.
In doing deals at the ultra-high end of real estate, both buyers and sellers are relying on my refined knowledge of properties that merit these numbers. While putting my 20+ years of negotiating expertise to work, I leverage my excellent relationships within the real estate community to consummate these deals.
My extensive knowledge of Manhattan's varied neighborhoods helps me to focus a relocating buyers' energies on areas that will meet their needs. Often faced with a limited timeframe in which to make a decision, I discuss their space and transportation needs, recreational activies, and budget, helping them to optimize their efforts as they search for "that perfect home." I also have extensive experience in working with relocation companies as they help transferring employees buy or sell residences. Broad-based knowledge of this process allows me to immediately begin assisting a buyer or seller who is generally under great pressure to make a smooth and transparent transition.
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Agent's personal statement
My success in real estate has been fostered by my strong analytical ability coupled with my understanding of the daunting nature of buying and/or selling real estate within Manhattan. This skill set has allowed me to ask the right questions, synthesize the information I’m given, and then present my buyers or sellers with a clear roadmap for achieving their goals. In turn, they are able to move forward with confidence, knowing that we are optimizing their real estate opportunities.
Twenty years in the business has intensified my love for what I do, which is clearly evident to the people with whom I work. I have developed a loyal following and a substantial referral base.
Additionally, I have forged strong relationships within the brokerage community that help me to successfully consummate deals and provide for smooth transactions, all of which accrues to the benefit of both my buyers and sellers.
Once I entered this profession I never looked at Manhattan the same way again. My love affair with this city - its architecture, its diversity, and its energy - has allowed me to practice a craft, rather than just perform a job.
Recently sold
| Address: | Type: | Bed: | Sqft: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lexington Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | 2750 |
| 102 East 22nd Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 1036 Park Avenue | Co-op | 1.0 | 900 |
| 1036 Park Avenue | Co-op | - | - |
| 105 East 16th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 11 East 36th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 11 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 4.0 | 4400 |
| 110 East 87th Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1950 |
| 110 East 87th Street | Condo | 1.0 | 705 |
| 110 East 87th Street | Condo | 1.0 | 705 |
| 110 East 87th Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1950 |
| 110 West 90th Street | Condo | 2.0 | 930 |
| 115 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 2250 |
| 115 Central Park West | - | 2.0 | - |
| 1158 Fifth Avenue | - | 3.0 | - |
| 120 East 79th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 125 East 84th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2000 |
| 138 West 18th Street | Townhouse | - | 4232 |
| 140 East 81st Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1650 |
| 140 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 2.0 | 1500 |
| 145 East 76 Street | - | 2.0 | - |
| 1474 Third Avenue | Condo | - | - |
| 15 Central Park West | Condo | 2.0 | 2367 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 850 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 1250 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1300 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2200 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 700 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 850 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1250 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 725 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1250 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 875 |
| 15 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1750 |
| 150 East 56th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 150 East 69th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1756 |
| 151 Central Park West | Co-op | 3.0 | 2600 |
| 155 West 68th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 155 West 80th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 1650 |
| 156 East 79th Street | Co-op | 4.0 | 2900 |
| 157 West 88th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
| 16 West 83rd Street | Townhouse | - | 4200 |
| 160 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 1.0 | 900 |
| 160 West 66th Street | Condo | 1.0 | 1200 |
| 161 West 61st Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1167 |
| 161 West 86th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2500 |
| 17 Thompson Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1600 |
| 18 East 12th Street | Condo | 5.0 | 3416 |
| 18 West 70th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 2100 |
| 180 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 3.0 | 2400 |
| 180 Riverside Drive | - | 4.0 | - |
| 186 Fifth Avenue | Condo | - | - |
| 188 East 70th Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1415 |
| 1965 Broadway | Condo | 2.0 | - |
| 20 West 64 Street | - | 3.0 | - |
| 20 West 64th Street | Condo | 2.0 | 1700 |
| 200 Riverside Blvd | Condo | 4.0 | 2674 |
| 200 Riverside Blvd | Condo | 2.0 | 1432 |
| 2000 Broadway | Condo | 2.0 | 1745 |
| 201 West 72nd Street | Condo | 3.0 | 1656 |
| 205 East 77th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 205 West 89th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 775 |
| 215 East 73rd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 1250 |
| 215 West 78th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 215 West 88th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 22 West 66th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 225 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1400 |
| 225 Central Park West | Co-op | 3.0 | 2200 |
| 225 East 73rd Street | Co-op | 1.0 | - |
| 225 West 83rd Street | Condo | 1.0 | 900 |
| 229 East 79th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 23 West 73rd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 23 West 73rd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 235 West End Avenue | Condo | 2.0 | 1150 |
| 25 Central Park West | Condo | 3.0 | 1900 |
| 250 East 54th Street | Condo | 3.0 | 1647 |
| 257 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1150 |
| 26 East 10th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 846 |
| 260 Park Ave South | Condo | 2.0 | 1407 |
| 262 Central Park West | Co-op | 3.0 | 2800 |
| 2628 Broadway | Condo | - | - |
| 2628 Broadway | Condo | 3.0 | - |
| 27 West 72nd Street | Condo | - | - |
| 27 West 72nd Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 271 Central Park West | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 285 Central Park West | Co-op | 4.0 | - |
| 29 West 85th Street | Condo | 3.0 | 2700 |
| 30 West 60th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 30 West 90th Street | Condo | 3.0 | 1800 |
| 30 West 90th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 300 East 62nd Street | Condo | 3.0 | 2400 |
| 300 West End Avenue | Co-op | 6.0 | 7200 |
| 305 East 72nd Street | Co-op | 0.0 | - |
| 305 West 98th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 322 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1100 |
| 322 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 322 West 72nd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 325 West End Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 325 West End Avenue | Co-op | 4.0 | 3000 |
| 33 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 1.0 | 850 |
| 33 West 93rd Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 333 Central Park West | Co-op | 3.0 | 2100 |
| 333 West 71st Street | Townhouse | - | - |
| 334 West 77th | Townhouse | - | - |
| 336 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 2200 |
| 336 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 2000 |
| 340 East 74th Street | Co-op | 1.5 | - |
| 340 East 74th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | 1825 |
| 404 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 2.0 | 1850 |
| 41 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1400 |
| 420 Riverside Drive, 8D | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 425 East 86th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 43 West 64th Street | Condo | 4.0 | 3998 |
| 430 East 56th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 950 |
| 430 East 57th Street | Co-op | 2.0 | 1200 |
| 44 West 106th Street | Condo | - | - |
| 44 West 77th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 455 Central Park West | Condo | 3.0 | 2835 |
| 470 Park Avenue | Co-op | 1.0 | 190 |
| 470 West End Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 49 East 12th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 600 |
| 49 East 12th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 650 |
| 490 West End Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | 1150 |
| 519 East 86th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 52 West 85th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
| 54 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 2.0 | 1800 |
| 54 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 2.0 | 1800 |
| 545 West End Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | 1400 |
| 545 West End Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | 2000 |
| 55 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1350 |
| 55 Central Park West | Co-op | - | 1850 |
| 55 East 74th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
| 55 East 9th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 580 West End Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 580 West End Avenue | Co-op | - | - |
| 601 West End Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 606 West 113th Street | Co-op | 3.0 | - |
| 65 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1550 |
| 65 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1300 |
| 655 Park Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | 2000 |
| 655 Sixth Avenue | Condo | 2.0 | 2057 |
| 7 East 35th Street | Co-op | - | - |
| 70th and Columbus | Co-op | 2.0 | 1600 |
| 70th and Columbus | Co-op | 3.0 | 1850 |
| 74 West 68th Street | Co-op | 1.0 | 700 |
| 75 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 75 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | - |
| 755 West End Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | 2000 |
| 857 Fifth Avenue | Co-op | - | - |
| 90 Riverside Drive | Co-op | 4.0 | 2800 |
| 91 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1900 |
| 91 Central Park West | Co-op | 2.0 | 1300 |
| 975 Park Avenue | Co-op | 2.0 | 2000 |
| 983 Park Avenue | Co-op | 4.0 | - |
| 983 Park Avenue | Co-op | 3.0 | 3370 |
Our summary of
Sherry Matays
"Sherry is one of the most experienced and well-respected Upper West Side agents in the city. She's regularly Corcoran's West Side Agent of the Year. She works equally well with buyers and sellers, but her real expertise is working with customers and clients who are under time-pressure. She is a good listener and works efficiently to achieve her clients' goals. We find her to be particularly skilled at working with high-profile clients."
—TopAgentGuide™ editors
Verified reviews (7)
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Posted September 3, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.
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Posted September 14, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.
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Posted August 27, 2009. Verified September 29, 2009.
Lisa S.
Posted August 27, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.
Lisa M.
Posted October 8, 2009. Verified October 14, 2009.
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Posted September 14, 2009. Verified September 22, 2009.
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Posted September 30, 2009. Verified September 30, 2009.
