Maryann C Johnson

REAL VALUE, REAL ESTATE RESULTS" Selling or buying a home is a deeply personal and emotional experience. It can be life changing. That is why you need a realtor that brings 20yrs real estate experience, expertise and the human connection to all her deals. Combined with state of the art innovative marketing your sale will reach the greatest share of core buyers. When buying, whether first time, or trading up having an advocate that listens and understands your needs is what will make your offer stand out amongst the crowd. Work with a broker that brings years of experience and knowledge of the market but more importantly, The Personal Touch! A native New Yorker, Maryann Casini Johnson has been an UWS resident for over 30 years. Prior to the Upper West Side Maryann called the Upper East Side home. Having studied in NYC and traveled extensively abroad Maryann brings her NY savvy to all her clients. Maryann comes to Real Estate after a long and successful career in TV Production where she held various account executive positions with HBO Studio Productions. VideoWorks, Limelight and VCA Teletronics. Her experience selling and marketing production, post production, live action and special effect & graphics and working with Independent as well as Ad Agency producers under tight budget and time constraints proved the perfect preparation for selling real estate in the fast paced competitive New York City market. Maryann’s vast knowledge of the Manhattan real estate market, trends and neighborhoods ensures accurate pricing of sellers' properties. She specifically tailors strategy and execution of creative & unique marketing for each individual property and seller, guaranteeing her clients’ the highest market price is achieved on every sale. Maryann thoroughly enjoys working with purchasers and welcomes the challenges of thinking outside of the box. While devotedly listening and understanding her clients’ needs she is also able to bring a fresh take on something out of the ordinary with 100% satisfaction. Her keen ability to zero in on newly listed properties quickly gives her buyers the advantage over other purchasers. Whether working with first time or seasoned buyers or sellers Maryann works tirelessly until her clients are in the perfect new home or the maximum sales price is achieved.Maryann thoroughly enjoys working with purchasers and welcomes the challenges of thinking outside of the box. While devotedly listening and understanding her clients’ needs she is also able to bring a fresh take on something out of the ordinary with 100% satisfaction.  Her keen ability to zero in on newly listed properties quickly gives her buyers the advantage over other purchasers. Whether working with first time or seasoned buyers or sellers Maryann works tirelessly until her clients are in the perfect new home or the maximum sales price is achieved. 

Maryann is well skilled in marketing and selling residential real estate in Manhattan and knows how to guide her clients effortlessly through the complex and often challenging NYC real estate market. Her objective is to make her clients selling or buying experience as simple and painless as possible. She helps her clients understand the current market and trends and set realistic expectations for their sale or purchase.

Maryann is dedicated, dependable and hard working agent who will handle your real estate business with the importance and commitment you deserve.

NYS Licensed Sales Agent 

Dual Licensed Agent~NYC & Hudson Valley

Member of REBNY - Real Estate Board of New York 

Member HGAR

Neighborhood Specialist

Relocation Expert

MANAR- Manhattan Association of Realtors 

TESTIMONIALS:

"January 2023

This letter will serve as my very high letter of recommendation for Real Estate Agent Maryann Johnson of Brown Harris Stevens. She assisted me with the purchase of my first home in the west village of New York City in 2022. I have worked with many real estate brokers and agents over the years and can say with confidence that Maryann is the best agent/ broker I have ever used.

Maryann has the qualities that make her an extremely successful and effective broker. I can’t say enough about her professionalism and knowledge within the industry. She has high integrity and is very conscientious and tenacious, always keeping the clients’ best interests in mind. My real estate purchase was a small transaction relative to the size of properties and transactions Maryann normally handles but she treated me with the same professionalism and courtesies one would expect for a very large transaction.

One of the qualities I respected the most was Maryann’s no- nonsense style. As a busy executive, I don’t have time to waste. She gets to the point quickly yet professionally, always respecting her client’s time. She does a great job of listening to her client’s needs and does not waste time showing properties which do not meet the client’s objectives. She does research to assist with assessing a fair market value of the property for the offer and then negotiates effectively with the opposing broker on behalf of the client. Maryann is extremely responsive to questions, often responding immediately to late-night emails after midnight. She shows great attention to the details enabling the transaction to get done. I have the highest level of confidence in her. My transaction went very smoothly, and we closed on time.

As mentioned above, she represented me on the purchase side of the transaction. I also would not hesitate to use her as my listing agent if I were selling a property. She is very smart, and transactions can sometime become very complex. I have the highest level of confidence in her and feel she would be able to properly assess any situation and figure out an effective solution. In future transactions, I will only have Maryann represent me.

Andrew O’Donnell

9 Barrow Street"

1/2023

 "Maryann was my attentive agent during the long mid-pandemic search for a buyer for my apartment. Whenever impatience got the best of me, Maryann soothed my jagged nerves and set about advancing the sale. Endless delays by the banks drove me to distraction but Maryann kept her cool and we finally reached a closing after many months. I am grateful that I had Maryann as my agent. She never lost hope nor her determination and kept me under control." Thank you, Maryann! D. Westcott 6/21" My husband and I sold our Upper East Side co-op apartment this summer, where we had lived for over 40 years and raised our family. After talking to several real estate agents, we knew we had found the perfect agent when I met with Maryann. Her knowledge and understanding of the current market and her marketing strategies were invaluable. We received two bids after our first open house, one of which was from the family who now lives in the apt. Maryann worked hard to make the final negotiation and closing seamless. She is also a delight to work with. Maryann is, quite simply, the best!" - Julie and Ken E.

From the first time we met Maryann – we accepted her offer to appraise our apartment two years before we would hire her as a broker – we were impressed by her charming personality and her knowledge of the market for real estate in our neighborhood. When we eventually decided to sell our apartment she was the first person we considered. The journey from listing to closing can be stressful and exhausting which is why it is essential to have positive, professional, intelligent and likable people on your side. Maryann is all of these things. From coordinating the staging of the apartment for photographs, hosting the open house, or communicating with prospective purchasers, lawyers or the co-op board, Maryann is responsive and effective. Of course we would recommend Maryann to anyone looking for a savvy and talented real estate broker in the Manhattan area.

J.. Friedman

Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP

"Finding an apartment on the Upper West Side is a daunting prospect. Without Maryann Johnson it certainly would have been impossible for me to find the right place at the right price. She is patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. Above all, she combines a sunny temperament with sober judgment. She certainly knows the ins an outs of the market and her skill at navigating the tribulations of securing a mortgage, negotiating with the coop board, and preparing for the closing is simply remarkable. More than a broker, Maryann has become a friend and a wise adviser. She went far beyond the necessary requirements, providing information and suggestions for all sorts of contingencies from cabinets to contractors. In short, Maryann Johnson is a gem."

Anson Rabinbach 7/21/14

“It is very rare that we bother with endorsement letters. However, after spending these many months working with Maryann Johnson, we had to take the time to express our thanks. Thank you for having the patience and experience to help us not only buy a new home, but also sell our existing one. Your professional attitude, integrity, intelligence and personal concern have made ours a successful and seamless experience. We had many specific qualities in an apartment that we were looking for. That along with the tight real estate market made this a challenge; one you rose to by finding us the perfect new home. It was a pleasure to work with you and we would highly recommend you and your company to anyone who desires to buy or sell a home. Thank you.”

Lai & Steve November 2013

"Even though I was selling to a neighbor and moving only across the street, and expected a simple transaction, when issues arose I was very happy to have Maryann on my team. She helped me to package an attractive offer after I was passed over (and the seller accepted another offer, which fell through), provided the evidence needed to resolve problems with the appraisal for my purchase, and ensured a smooth board approval process for me and my mixed-breed, 70-pound dog."

                                                                                      Judith W-September 2013

Dear Maryann-

My husband and I can't thank you enough for handling the sale of our home. From beginning to end you were a trustworthy and reliable advisor and advocate who went above and beyond for us. We feel so lucky to have had you as our realtor. It could have been a harrowing experience for us navigating a sale from 3000 miles away, but we rested easy knowing you were taking care of every last detail. Wishing you all success in the future!

Many sincere thanks-

Annie Torsiglieri and Michael Bernard

Now that we've closed and have happily moved into our new apartment in the West Village, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you and Maryann Johnson for doing such a wonderful job in finding and assisting us in the purchase of the apartment for my daughter, Erica.

As a property consultant myself, I am all too aware of what it takes to search out good properties and then deal with clients' individual needs. Maryann could not have been more professional, accommodating and wonderful to deal with, not to mention responsive and timely. If it hadn't been for her, we would never have found such a wonderful property in so little time! Or have gotten board approval so easily. We are forever indebted to her and to you for being agents par excellence.

We will highly recommend you to anyone looking for property in New York!

All the best, Adrian and Erica Leeds"

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