About Deirdre
Deirdre De Risi has distinguished herself as a top agent with close to 20 years of experience. She has helped close over 400 transactions with over $1 Billion in sales. It is clear from her record that Deirdre excels at both selling and finding homes her clients with the skill set to handle all aspects of a transaction.
Deirdre has earned the reputation of being an intelligent, honest, dedicated and straight-forward broker and has the expertise to assist her clients realize all of their real estate goals. She has an outstanding work ethic, a great ability to listen to both her buyers’ and sellers’ needs and both the knowledge and intuition to negotiate a deal.
Whether it is her keen eye that helps stage your apartment for sale or her warm and empathetic personality, Deirdre always puts her clients’ needs first and is known within the industry for getting the job done.
When listing an apartment, Deirdre is not afraid to let a seller know what needs to be done in order to get the best price and is there to assist in the process of getting it ready with movers, storage facilities or a handyman for quick touch ups. She has impeccable taste, a knack for interior design, and knows what will help increase the market value of your home.
When working with a buyer, her knowledge of the City and its individual buildings helps make the process smooth while her ability to navigate complex personal financial portfolios helps maximize the opportunity for board approval. Deirdre also has great working relationships with managing agents, real estate attorneys and building staff members which give her an edge.
A New York City resident for 19 years, Deirdre offers a wealth of market knowledge and has lived in neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Chelsea, Financial District, and now, the Upper West Side for over a decade. She feels that since she has rented, purchased and sold apartments personally, she can better understand the needs and stresses of selling and buying a home which enables her to meet and even exceed the expectations of both buyers and sellers.
When not working, Deirdre loves spending time with her twin sons Luca & Maxwell and daughter Elle, going out East to their home in Amagansett, pilates, looking at design websites, and cooking.
The majority of Deirdre's business is through referral, which is a testament to her character and the overall experience of working with her.