Maria Serena Torresy

With over 22 years of real estate experience, Maria Torresy is consistently one of Brown Harris Stevens top brokers. A specialist in high-end properties, Mrs. Torresy has sold townhouses, cooperatives and condominiums throughout the city. In 2012, she represented the buyer of the historic, record-setting sale of the penthouse at 15 Central Park West for $88 million. The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends ranked Mrs. Torresy as among the top one-half of 1% of residential real estate brokers in the country for her sales volume in 2012. While Mrs. Torresy specializes principally in first-tier properties, particularly those in premier buildings, she nonetheless commits herself to buyers and sellers in various price ranges. Expertly trained in negotiating and marketing, Mrs. Torresy demonstrates commitment, attention to detail, and an adroit ability to pinpoint her clients needs. Acutely aware of the sensibilities and needs of her clients, she prides herself on her hands on approach attending to the most minute details of her customers and clients wishes. She is respected by colleagues and those in industry for her ability to work successfully with brokers, attorneys, and others. Mrs. Torresy is a true professional continuing to provide assistance and guidance even after the sale. As a result of her high level of knowledge and service, 98% of her business is derived from referrals and her many repeat clients. She has been a member of the Brown Harris Stevens Circle of Excellence as a top referral agent since 2008. Before entering real estate, Mrs. Torresy was President of her own company, Empire Glass, Inc., which manufactured tempered glass products for the architectural and industrial trades. She was the only female in the United States to head a business in that field. During that time, Mrs. Torresy resided in South America and Europe. She speaks French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish fluently and frequently uses these skills when working with buyers and sellers. Her linguistic ability coupled with her experience of living abroad has offered Mrs. Torresy the opportunity to represent an international clientele. She has a significant base of international customers and clients due to many years of living in Brazil, Venezuela, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and France. She has extensive experience in familiarizing international buyers with the process of purchasing in New York City. Mrs. Torresy is an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York. In the News The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends ranked Maria in the top one-half of 1% of residential real agents in the nation for sales volume in 2012. Marias listing at 222 Park Avenue South was featured in the New York Times.