October 2019 Top Agent #8 Company-Wide Tenacious, innovative, and always on the move, Sangmi is Downtown Manhattan's preeminent real estate authority.Sangmi is very proud to be a long-time New York City resident and loves to share her knowledge of the area with her clients. She started in the real estate industry in New York City and quickly made a name for herself as a top producer. Sangmi's success is due to her dedication to her clients by listening, being straightforward, and always being extremely tenacious.She is committed to educating her clients and holding their hands through every step of the process. Having witnessed many of her family and friends’ New York City real estate transactions, she understands that finding or selling an apartment is one of life’s most important decisions. Sangmi's full-service approach to real estate empowers her clients with the support, information, and resources that help them make savvy decisions in keeping with their unique needs. She enjoys coming up with a plan for each individual and fine-tuning it to their specific circumstances and expectations. Sangmi has a distinct edge as far as her knowledge of the market and inventory. She is the established leader in condominium, loft, and townhouse listings and a certified neighborhood expert in the prime Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Gramercy and Village enclaves. Sangmi is a fierce negotiator known for setting price-per-square-foot records for sellers and locating outstanding bargains for buyers. Her experience and passion for the field make her one of the most successful and knowledgeable young agents in the business. Originally from South Korea, Sangmi holds two bachelor’s degrees in Education, both from South Korea and the US. She taught in both countries. From teaching, she learned patience and an ability to listen to her buyers and identify their needs. Fluent in English and Korean, and proficient in Chinese, she also worked as a professional interpreter for global businesses such as Estée Lauder and prestigious hospitals in Manhattan and the back and forth between cultures and languages, as well as the need to navigate, interpret, and communicate needs and expectations has also informed her approach to real estate. Currently residing in TriBeCa, she loves the area's authentic neighborhood vibe, excellent schools, and outdoor space. When she's not hard at work with clients, Sangmi can be found spending time with her husband, exploring the city and the great outdoors. On the rare occasions she’s not working, she's enjoying art galleries and museums.