Barrie’s real estate career began in the early years of Soho and Tribeca. Her innovative and creative professionalism were widely admired as downtown evolved into thriving residential and artistic neighborhoods. Barrie’s interest in modern architecture as well as historic properties continues to the present. As Barrie’s career continues to achieve new levels of success, her areas of particular focus and pleasure, continues to involve representation of properties and purchasers. Over the last 20+ years, Barrie’s accomplishments have consistently placed her in the top tier of New York City real estate. She has won numerous awards and honors and is frequently called upon by the real estate press for market analysis. To date, Barrie has closed well over 800 real estate transactions with values more than $1.1B.
In 1995, Barrie was one of the first brokers to become involved in a new phase of downtown real estate: the restoration, and conversion of commercial buildings to residential lofts. As Corcoran Group Marketing took flight, she was at the forefront of evaluating market needs on behalf of developers. As buildings were acquired for development, Barrie had the opportunity to be involved in the conversion process, from acquisition and pricing, to design, floor plan structure, and the creation of web-based and print marketing materials. She has worked in this capacity on 19 residential buildings in Tribeca, Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side and FiDi.
Barrie routinely earns her clients’ respect, gratitude, and loyalty, satisfied customers refer most of her new clients. “She does whatever it takes to see the work to completion,” one customer said. “No detail is too small if it is important to the transaction. I believe in my properties and make the commitment to represent each property with a laser focus; professionally and intelligently, leaving no opportunities unexplored,” Barrie says. “This maximizes opportunities to sell each property for the highest price in the shortest period of time to the most qualified candidate.”
Barrie is successful in large part because she empathizes with her clients. “People don’t move without a compelling reason,” she says. “I recognize and respect the fact that I’m dealing with people during a time of change in their lives. They benefit greatly with support, expert guidance, and a compassionate ear -- someone to listen, to hear and to address their needs. I am that someone.”
