Mark J. Cohen has excelled in real estate due to his profound understanding of the market and a proven track-record successfully navigating its complexities. Known for his sharp customer focus, exceptional research capabilities and extensive network of relationships, Mark has earned a well-deserved reputation for delivering a truly comprehensive level of service to the world’s most discerning clients.  Mark is proud of his association with Brown Harris Stevens because of its leading position in the market, and values its affiliation with Christies International Real Estate, which exposes clients and properties to global real estate opportunities.

A native New Yorker, Mark comes from a family with deep roots in the city and the real estate industry. Mark attended private schools in Manhattan, and graduated from Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland. He earned a BA from the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C. and a Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investment from the Real Estate Institute at New York University. Active in various charitable endeavors, Mark is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY).

Mark spent the early part of his professional life in the Hollywood entertainment industry which he credits with enabling him to strike a successful balance between the creative and financial elements that are relevant to real estate. He also worked as an exclusive advisor to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, while living in London and working throughout Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia.

Realizing that Real Estate was his ultimate outlet, Mark joined a leading development marketing company, where as a Project Manager and Sales Operations Manager, he programmed sales operations on projects with a market value of $3.5 billion.  Among the many recognizable developments on which he worked were The Stanhope at 995 Fifth Avenue, 170 East End Avenue, 101 Warren Street, 40 Bond Street, Chelsea Modern, The Lucida, Soho Mews, and 10 West End Avenue, to name just a few. Mark credits this experience with enabling him to establish a solid foundation in the many facets of marketing and selling the finest residences in the world.  Mark went on to achieve further success as Head of Sales at Istithmar Real Estate, the Dubai based sovereign wealth fund where he directed successful international campaigns for luxury residential projects stretching from Dubai to South Africa which, under his leadership, achieved sales exceeding $1.5 billion.

Ultimately, Mark chose to focus his considerable energy and marketing savvy on a more individual basis, taking great pleasure in the relationships that evolve with each one. Mark’s education, career and experiences have given him the optimal tools to meet the diverse needs of his clients.  Mark J Cohen is dedicated to providing you with similarly unparalleled real estate experiences.

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