Mara Flash Blum, associate broker and senior global real estate advisor, has been consistently ranked among Sotheby's International Realty top producers and among the top 100 realtors in the country as reported by The Wall Street Journal/REALTrends. She has achieved in excess of $1 billion in sales. In 2020, Mara joined The Field Team as senior partner and head of its downtown division. In 2022 and 2023, The Field Team was the #1 team nationwide with Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. with over $5 billion in sales. The team services their client's real estate portfolios through global partnerships and an extensive referral network.
Her hard work, deep knowledge of the real estate market, and tenacious spirit propels her to close deals under any market condition. One of her many accomplishments includes the successful sellout of the most distinguished new development prewar condominium in New York City, the $80 million penthouse sale at 212 Fifth Avenue.
Mara consistently performs for her sellers, positioning their homes in the marketplace to sell at the highest possible sales price. Staging, pricing, negotiating, and closing are her strengths. Recognized as a leading real estate expert, Mara regularly advises developers seeking real-time market intelligence regarding supply/demand and pricing conditions. With a record of sales achievements across a broad array of Manhattan's premier neighborhoods, Mara earns enthusiastic referrals from her loyal client base that buy and sell with her time and time again. Whether downsizing or upgrading, her joy comes from servicing her clients well and transitioning them to their new homes and new beginnings.
Premium service, innovative marketing strategies, unparalleled ethical standards, and superior negotiating skills are what distinguish Mara as a leader in the industry. She works assiduously to design an effective client-specific plan to attain optimal results. Her unique marketing vision and real estate acumen coupled with the venerable branding and international reach of Sotheby's International Realty make for a powerful combination.
Mara earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boston University, College of the Arts. She resides in the Flatiron District with her husband. A former actor, Mara has been featured in BBC's "Super Homes," a documentary film about buying and selling Manhattan real estate. Distributed both in the United States and internationally, the documentary highlights Mara's insights into, and passion for, the New York real estate market. Her properties have been featured in NBC's "Open House," CBS' "Living Large," The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, Forbes, and The New York Times. She has also appeared as guest broker on "Good Morning New York," "Unstoppable Agent," and "Urban Digs". She is a member of both REBNY and is a designated New York Real Estate Specialist.
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