Neal Patel

A native New Yorker and son of a real estate investor, Neal brings a passion for and knowledge of real estate that is second to none. An investor and homeowner, he has personally been on both sides of the transaction giving him a keen understanding of the process and assuring his clients that they are in the best of hands. Also a commercial specialist, Neal represents both tenants and landlords in office and retail sales/leasing. His outgoing personality combined with his ability to listen and deliver continue to earn him a very loyal client base while his professionalism and integrity allow him to enjoy an excellent working relationship within the real estate community. Neal understands that it takes many people to conduct a real estate transaction and he brings with him reliable contacts that make sure that his clients’ needs are always met; before, during and after the closing.

Prior to real estate, Neal worked in Fixed Income Investment Banking for Lehman Brothers, Salomon Smith Barney, and HSBC Securities in London, Sydney, Hong Kong and New York. He attributes the work ethic and relationship skills that he developed during this time as the key to his success in Real Estate. His prior experience in banking has also proved useful in evaluating the real estate market for his clients as well as in discussing their financing needs. Neal understands that buying and selling real estate can be the most important life decision anyone makes and he treats this very seriously. He believes a focused, no pressure approach creates the best working relationship. In addition, no two clients are the same and he goes to great lengths to accommodate everyone he works with.

Neal has lived all over New York City and currently resides in Gramercy. A patron of the arts, he is a contributing member of the Lincoln Center Film Society, The Museum of Modern Art and The Whitney Museum. Active in the community, Neal volunteers with New York Cares and is on the board of the Emily Snodgrass Foundation, a non profit organization focused on preserving park land in New York City. In his free time he enjoys reading and live music.