Voyeur Insights: Corcoran's Maria Manuche
It's difficult to ruffle the feathers of Corcoran' Senior Vice President Maria Manuche. The powerbroker, who's currently working a $10.9 million upper East Side townhouse, has over 20 years’ experience and is known for being thoughtful and diligent. Less-known: she is a classically trained dancer, couldn't live without the upper West Side and admires the elegance of the
Q: Highest sale in the last 12 months?
Q: What's your next hottest nabe in N.Y.C.?
In this vibrant city, the hottest neighborhood rests within the eyes of my clients. The great part of my job is that I get to help discover what is great for them.
Q: Craziest showing story?
The craziest appointment by far was actually when I arranged with the owner of a new exclusive an appointment to measure for an accurate floor plan. She graciously left a key for me with the doorman so I could conduct the appointment at noon while she was at work and her daughter was at high school. I opened the door to the daughter’s bedroom to discover her and her boyfriend desperately pulling up their blues jeans trying to act like all was totally under control. I immediately closed the door, turned to my colleague and stated, “My sitter’s job is now secure until my youngest kids graduate from high school!” Needless to say, I have kept that vow.
Q: What's your top tip for pricing a home?
Bulls and bears make money, pigs lose. A properly priced home always secures the highest and best price.
Q: What's the biggest mistake buyers make when looking for a home?
Perhaps more of misconception then a mistake, some buyers need to learn that at any price point, there is no perfect apartment.
Q: What was your first big sell?
The first big sale the put me on the map in real estate was a penthouse apartment at 101
Q: What'd you buy yourself after?
Booked a trip to
Q: What did you do before you became a broker?
Ballet-trained jazz dancer, which has proven great training to keep me on my toes in real estate.
Q: Personal motto or favorite saying?
Stay calm under all circumstances.
Q: Favorite room in your own house?
With three kids bouncing off the walls, I find my bedroom to be an oasis in the mayhem, but I would have to say I love most preparing meals with the kids in the kitchen! The conversations that emerge are priceless.
Q: Person dead or alive you most admire?
In antiquity: Socrates. In recent history: John Q. Adams and Winston Churchill.
Q: What part of business do you love the most?
Every day is wildly different, and there is never a dull moment.
Q: Neighborhood in
The strength of
Q: Neighborhood in
Right now I’m thrilled with the upper
Q: In which era in N.Y.C. history would you want to be selling or living?
I feel most fortunate to be doing both now!
Q: If you could be any building in N.Y.C., which would you be?
I would choose the