Florence t Sommer

Florence Sommer is the premier New York City real estate and lifestyle expert specializing in the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, with a focus on properties in Manhattan’s elegant and historic Upper East Side. Florence has lived in the Upper East Side for more than 25 years and is the top broker in the building in which she lives – having sold more than 120 units there. While her specialty lies in the Upper East Side, Florence loves all that the city has to offer and will work to find buyers their perfect property throughout its many diverse neighborhoods, including Tribeca, Midtown and the Upper West Side. When you list your home with Florence, you'll enjoy the benefits of her hallmark 18 point sales strategy, which includes the use of innovative and personalized marketing techniques like custom video walk-throughs of the property and real-time social media integration.

Florence’s real estate philosophy is simple: listen, educate, communicate and deliver. She works closely with her clients to learn about their unique needs; she educates them throughout the process so there are no surprises and no missteps; she is dedicated to a quick response time; and she delivers on promises and exceptional service. In order to get to that final point – delivery – Florence has to be her client’s strongest advocate. As a certified negotiation expert, Florence is not hesitant to use her expertise or business acumen to ensure success. Described as professional, caring, smart, honest and thorough, she receives rave reviews and referrals from her clients who know that as their real estate broker,Florence is their ally.

While she brings her clients the expertise that she has gained from more than 16 years of professional real estate experience, Florence grew up with parents who were real estate investors and has always been immersed in the world of buying and selling properties. However, before Florence discovered her own true passion for real estate, she spent more than 15 years as a senior vice president in finance at Merrill Lynch. It was there where Florence built unparalleled expertise, an extensive network, and a strong foundation in helping individuals find and manage sound investments.

Florence is a member of a network of the top real estate brokers throughout the U.S. and Canada and can refer those relocating to exceptional, like-minded real estate professionals. She is a member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and is using her advocacy skills through involvement in the campaign to help the more than 400 small businesses affected by the 2nd Avenue subway construction.

Florence enjoys life in the city with her two-year-old schnauzer and is passionate about a few key things in life: dogs, fitness, travel, New York City and real estate.