About Valerie A. Portny

Having grown up and raised her own family in Manhattan, Valerie Portny considers New York City as "really just a small town." With 15 years of real estate expertise to her credit and a wealth of knowledge on the city's many intricacies and market variables, Valerie is an invaluable broker to work with for anyone looking to buy or sell in any neighborhood. In fact, she admits that many of her clients are reluctant to end their relationship with her once their perfect home has been found - and rarely does she let them. Valerie's easy charm and entertaining manner instill both comfort and confidence in her customers during a process that often can be quite stressful. Her good rapport with everyone she encounters has been rewarded with much repeat business and many referrals. Consistently ranked in the top sales tier at Douglas Elliman, the industry's leading firm, and twice ranked among the firm's Top 10 brokers, Valerie maintains a strong belief in understanding the needs of her clients. "Identifying people's