Diana Polack

Diana Polack

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent

Education

Alfred University - Bachelor of Arts

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Diana was such a pleasure to work with as we searched for our home. We felt heard, supported and were given great guidance through the entire process. Diana is patient and willing to tackle a big day of house hunting as she is very knowledgeable about the extensive Hudson Valley and Catskills area. Diana is the realtor you dream of because she 100% has your best interest at heart as you not only look for your home but during the negotiations too. We not only got the house we wanted (at a lower cost than the asking price), but made a great friend in the process too." - Leslie Blanchard

★★★★★
"Diana and Bree were the dream team we needed to find our new home in the Hudson Valley! We reached out to Upstate Curious early on in our process when we were still exploring towns and trying to narrow down our search. Despite not being ready to start seriously looking, they took the time to speak with us, answered all of our questions and provided valuable insights and guidance on some towns that weren’t even on our radar. We kept in regular touch over the following months and once we told them we were ready, they both jumped into action. From meeting us at open houses, guiding us through the offer process, entertaining a million questions from first time home buyers, and so much more, we felt lucky to have them on our side. We were confident in their advice throughout the closing process and just about a year after we first spoke, we closed on our new family home! It was also such a help to be able to get trustworthy, local recommendations from people who know the area (on everything from lawyers and inspectors to wineries and stores!). We are so grateful to have had Diana, Bree, and Upstate Curious on our team and cannot wait to call the Hudson Valley home!" - Nicole McNamara



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About Diana
BUYER / SELLERS AGENT | RE SALESPERSON

I’m Diana, an agent on the Upstate Curious Team. I believe that, aside from my passion for real estate and community, one of my strongest attributes is that I was a business owner for 30+years. I had a staff of 20+ people and understand that time is money and that collaboration is the best way to get my clients into the property of their dreams. I ask the right questions to help my clients better understand and uncover what they’re really looking for, which can be tough to nail down: Why this town? Why this budget?  Why _______?

A previous client shared with me that he hired me as his buyer’s agent because he’d seen me in action on the buy side of a flip he was selling. While he said he first thought me “aggressive,” he quickly corrected that to “wonderfully assertive” when we started working together. 🙂

I first jumped into real estate 35 years ago when I took my licensing exam while 9-months pregnant.  I had studied architecture in school and was working in Construction Management in Tribeca, and my love for the spaces we were in led me to become a realtor. Fast-forward 35 years, and I’ve come full-circle: my love for spaces combined with my love for connecting people with community and appreciation for the natural beauty in the Hudson Valley.

I lived in Montclair, NJ with my husband,  raising our family together. We decided that after 28 years, we wanted to live by the water in somewhere more peaceful with more nature. I was drawn to the Hudson Valley by its natural beauty, but also the people here, and the slower way of life.

Prior to real estate, I ran ArtWare for Good for nearly 30 years, serving schools and nonprofits with art-based fundraisers and custom donor recognition tile murals. We had the opportunity to support the incredible work of nonprofits impacting education, clean water, and women's rights domestically and around the world in Haiti, Nepal, Rwanda and Cambodia. We also developed a creative team-building program with a social good component for corporations around the US.

When I’m not working with my clients, you’ll find me running the Hudson Valley Women's Collaborative, walking in the woods, kayaking, and exploring the nooks and crannies as well as the amazing artisan food and crafts in the Hudson Valley. Fun fact — ask me about my roller disco queen years.

Are you a serious first-time home buyer, or at a different stage in your life and looking to downsize, or maybe something in between? Let’s work together!

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Diana Polack’s Listings

a front view of a house with a yard
1/47
Listed By Compass

$3,200,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
10,946
Acres
8.1
$1,475,000 | 246 Wright Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
1/28
Listed By Compass

$1,475,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,876
Acres
5.2
a backyard of a house with yard table and chairs
1/45
Listed By Compass

$995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
1,800
Acres
7.47
$735,000 | 25 Meadow View Drive, Marlboro, NY 12542
1/35
Listed By CompassPending

$735,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,398
Acres
1.6
a front view of a house with a garden
1/23
Listed By Compass

$575,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,400
Acres
1.46
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants
1/35
Listed By Compass

$575,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,782
Acres
2.19
a view of a lush green forest with trees and some houses
1/9
Listed By Compass

$499,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
14.4
a view of a house with a yard and large tree
1/27
Listed By CompassAccepted Offer Cts

$495,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,990
Acres
0.37
a view of a lush green forest with trees and some houses
1/9
Listed By Compass

$350,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
9.37

Diana Polack’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a big yard with potted plants and large trees

$4,887,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,300
Acres
41.49
a view of a white house with a yard covered in snow

$3,395,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,588
Acres
20
a view of a house with street next to a yard

$2,595,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,200
Acres
5.1
a view of a house with a swimming pool

$2,000,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,568
Acres
162.7

Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l-K

a view of a pool with chairs

$1,900,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
3,569
Acres
12.12
a front view of house with pathway and a yard

$1,600,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,876
Acres
25.9
a view of a house with trees in the background

$1,595,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,593
Acres
10
a view of a lake

$1,520,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,509
Acres
1.7
an aerial view of a house with garden and trees

$1,510,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,405
Acres
10.3
a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

$1,400,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,220
Acres
3.9
a view of a lake with houses

$1,360,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,920
Acres
102.9
a view of backyard with seating and green space

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,100
Acres
7.32
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,332
Acres
10.9
a view of a house with a yard and plants

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,421
Acres
21.9

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.

a front view of a house with a garden

$1,150,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,131
Acres
1.43
$1,100,000 | 60 Dick's Castle Road, Garrison, NY 10524

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,831
a front view of a house with a yard

$999,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,470
Acres
4.37
a front view of a house with a yard

$952,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,152
Acres
3.22
Past Rentals
$4,000 | 285 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550

$4,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
3,450
Acres
0.17

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS GREATER NY LLC NY