Melanie Siben

Melanie Siben has been quoted in: TIME, TRULIA, CNBC, Realty Today, Investopedia and The Real Deal for her real estate tips on apartment hunting, listing strategies, negotiating and investing. At 18, Melanie was one of New York's youngest real estate agents. She is originally from Bay Shore, New York, but has lived most of her life in Manhattan. Prior to her return to real estate just over a year ago, Melanie was a TV news reporter and founder of America's first anti child trafficking organization. Curiosity has taken her to more than 90 countries where she gained the skills to teach meditation (3,000 students) and become a semi-professional shark and soft coral photographer. Client Testimonials Susi Romney (Fifth Avenue at 62nd) “From the start, Melanie was an incredibly calming, soothing and loving presence. She listened intently to what we wanted, needed and could afford. We chose the second apartment she showed to us. She negotiated an amazing lease in a wonderful building and we are not only happy, but very grateful. She held our hands from beginning to end. She even helped us unpack! Melanie Siben is the complete package and will always go the extra mile. BEST. REALTOR. EVER!" Eve Weiss (Madison Avenue at 37th)“While selling a home is generally a stressful event, Melanie Siben made it almost a pleasure. She understood our needs and filled them wonderfully. I will always thank her for that.” Anna Nadler (Park Avenue at 57th) “Melanie is the consummate real estate agent. She not only rented my apartment at a price ABOVE what I thought I could get, but she went way beyond her duties to ensure it was properly staged and showable on my behalf. She always looked out for my best interests.” Education: BA from Washington University in St. Louis. Grew up in: Bay Shore, New York Role models (partial list): Abe Lincoln, John Adams, Golda Meir, Eleanor Roosevelt, Les Brown, Melanie's parents. Languages: English. Conversational in Japanese, French, Spanish and some Italian. Currently studying Mandarin. Real Estate Motto: "Meditate like Buddha. Negotiate like Buffett. And look for the Good in Everyone!" Values: Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Belief in a Higher purpose Business ethic: Always put your client first