Rose Tallis

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:  Spanish

My interest in, and exposure to, real estate came at an early age thanks to a solid indoctrination by my father, who was a real estate executive. When I was a child I regularly accompanied him on visits to various neighborhoods in the city to look at houses on the market. I learned firsthand how to evaluate properties, from his comments about such aspects as curb appeal, architectural features, size, condition, position on the block, and comparison to other properties. This background was an invaluable asset when I began my career in real estate in the 1980's.

My aesthetic was formed by an education and work experience in the arts; The School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology, study at the Sorbonne in Paris, and a period of time working and studying in Spain, culminating in a position as art director at a Madison Avenue advertising agency. After I married I went back to school, earning a BA in the Humanities from New York University.

When my husband and I purchased our first home, which was in need of repair, I decided to be my own contractor. We have since bought and sold several houses and apartments, and I gained considerable knowledge along the way. For a few years in the early 1990's I formed my own company, acting as principal, and successfully completed many residential transactions.

Each experience with buyers is an exciting adventure, from the first time buyer looking for a "starter" apartment to a high-end client. To me the search is a new chapter and an exciting beginning in someone's life. I offer each client in-depth knowledge and place an emphasis on privatizing their needs. An added dimension comes from my 9 years of experience as a member of the Board of Directors of my coop. This enables me to guide them in putting together an effective, meticulous Board package, a process that can be daunting and frustrating to the uninitiated. I also prepare clients for their Board interview and guide them to closing. It gives me pride and pleasure, also, to service the exclusive properties which sellers entrust to me. I help them to market their properties in the most advantageous way so that they can realize the best possible price. After all these years I still have an abiding passion for real estate, a passion instilled in me by my father, who taught me well.