Author Archives: Maura Jarach

About Maura Jarach

Senior Vice President Maura Jarach serves as her clients’ full-service resource and top survival tactic for navigating the complex Manhattan real estate market. With transactions spanning studios to townhouses, she is a skilled, motivated and honest agent who will not be detoured by any obstacle or challenge, and will always put your unique needs first be it the sale of your property or your search for a new home. Maura's professional expertise, coupled with her personal experience in buying, selling, flipping and staging properties, are essential assets. As both a Broker & Stager to her client's, she is gifted with a keen eye that facilitates the ability to envision how a room should look to attract the buyer providing an extra double edge when it comes to helping them succeed in today’s market. She loves the city and the diverse clientele she serves and is unmatched in her ability to steer them clear of any challenges they may face while providing professional and emotional support to them from beginning to end. As importantly, she extends that special personal touch that builds confidence, creates ease, trust and ensures outstanding results. Her natural flair for exceptional service and attention to detail were cultivated in her previous years as the owner of award-winning luxury restaurants. Originally from France, Maura is a bilingual New Yorker with a European demeanor. An accomplished musician, Maura is a singer-song writer and composer who enjoys ensemble work and weaves her creativity into everything she embarks upon. As a veteran member of the New York City Master Chorale she supports and participates in several non for profit musical ventures as frequently as possible to support the arts. Maura looks forward to meeting you and turning your real estate aspirations and dreams into a pleasant reality. For more insight on the Manhattan market, please visit her regular blog post "Dear Maura" ~

Dear Maura: Buyers, Trust Your Instincts and Take the Leap! FOLLOW-UP

Thanks to those of you who commented & this entry should put some of the debate to rest! I’ve worked with many buyers who have trusted their instincts and some who have not.  I have found that the the latter … Continue reading

Dear Maura: Buyers, Trust Your Instincts & Take the Leap!

Lately I’ve been thinking about the many buyers whom I’ve helped find homes over the years and how much each experience has varied.  Sometimes its smooth sailing but other times it can be a long road from A-Z.  If you’re a buyer … Continue reading

Dear Maura; When Brokers Get Caught in the Middle?

Several months ago I helped a great couple sell their home which after living there for over 20 years was in fair condition. Certain areas of the property were a bit dated. With a little staging we were up & running & the … Continue reading

Dear Maura: The Emotions of Moving; Can I Afford to Move?

As an agent we’re always excited by a call to visit a potential client’s home to take a look and evaluate the property. The most frequently asked question regardless of the property’s size: “Is this the best time to put … Continue reading

Dear Maura: The Emotions of Moving; Change is Scary!

I was recently invited to a potential client’s home to visit and assess their choices regarding selling & buying. For privacy lets call her Susan. So, Susan hasn’t moved in 24 years! Can you imagine how the functions of the … Continue reading

Dear Maura: When a seller receives “unsolicited advice”

As I sat down to write the first installment of my new weekly blog post Dear Maura, I was lucky enough to have a very valid question from a Seller who commented on last weeks post “To Stage or Not to Stage; … Continue reading

To Stage or Not to Stage; That is the Question!

Often times I’m asked as a broker whether staging is worth it-will it “really help”? The answer is a resounding YES! I think the idea scares some homeowners because they have a perception that it’s an all or nothing proposition. Staging … Continue reading