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Andrea is a native New Yorker who was born and raised in Brooklyn and has lived in several Manhattan neighborhoods for over twenty years. Andrea currently lives on the Upper West Side with her family. Over the course of her time in NYC she has rented, bought and sold her own apartments so is familiar with the real estate process and the trials and tribulations it entails. As a result, Andrea provides an experience that is calm and stress free for her buyers and sellers.

Andrea is the epitome of a lifestyle agent in NYC. Not only can she help you find your home, she will tell where to get the best pizza, best cupcakes, best clothing store for kids or take the best yoga class in the neighborhood; what to do with your kids on the weekend and where to take your out-of-town guest for an off-the-beaten path experience. Since she also maintains a gluten-free, dairy-free diet, she will share her favorite recipes and bring you her healthy chocolate muffins that kids love!

With an interest originating as far back as her childhood in all things New York City Andrea is committed to executing deals as smoothly and efficiently as possible. In addition, her knowledge of the NYC public and private school systems, acquired through her professional and personal experiences, puts Andrea in a unique position to offer families with children added value during the real estate selection process.

Andrea enjoys spending her free time with her daughter exploring different NYC neighborhoods, partaking in cultural activities, relaxing in its parks and truly involving herself in all the city has to offer. She is an avid reader who particularly enjoys historical fiction based in NYC (ask her for a recommendation). When she’s not working or doing yoga she’s actively involved in volunteering at her daughter’s school.

Andrea received a B.A. in Psychology from Brandeis University and an M.S. in Counseling from Brooklyn College.

"A while ago, our family started to explore the idea of moving back to NYC after a long, long, long hiatus. We weren’t in a hurry, but we were interested in seeing what was out there. When we first met Andrea Saenz, we explained this to her, telling her that we wouldn’t necessarily be purchasing the first apartment or the 15th apartment we saw. We gave Andrea a price range and a detailed list of requirements - including the essential washer/dryer in the apartment - and asked her to keep us in mind if she saw something that she thought we’d like. After schlepping us around repeatedly, to many great apartments to which we couldn’t commit, Andrea could have easily and justifiably given up on us. But she never did. It took about two years, but with Andrea’s guidance, we found a fantastic apartment in the perfect neighborhood. Andrea is the ultimate unicorn-finder. She's patient, knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and a true pleasure. She listens carefully and knows the city, the market, and how to negotiate effectively. She is the absolute master of the coop board package. She helped us put together such a comprehensive coop package that our coop board meeting lasted exactly 10 minutes - they told us that our board package told them everything they needed to know. We highly and unconditionally recommend Andrea to every single person we know who is buying or selling an NYC apartment. You’re not going to find a better real estate agent in NYC." -Debbie R.

"I’m so grateful to have found Andrea! My husband and I had been looking to purchase our first apartment with another broker for quite some time with no luck. Andrea invested her time to understand exactly what we were looking for and exposed us to a wide range of apts within our parameters. Within weeks we found a place we loved. Andrea is genuine, incredibly knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and always kept our best interests in mind. She made the complex process of purchasing in NYC as simple and stress-free as possible, and we couldn’t be happier in our new home!" -Lisa and Phil

My husband and I were lucky enough to have Andrea as our agent when buying our first home. Every step of the way, from making our first offer to sorting details before closing, she guided us with professionalism and warmth. She was available whenever we needed advice and was an amazing advocate. Simply put, she made the whole process a breeze and I'm not sure how we would've done it without her! – Kari B.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Andrea as my broker to find just the right apartment for me and my family. There were many obstacles to overcome including a changing family dynamic and pets, but Andrea worked tirelessly with me from start to finish. Simply stated, I gave her a near-impossible task and she was able to deliver. There is no doubt I will call on her to help with my next search for a new home. - Laura N.

It was so lovely to meet you! We really appreciated your warmth and insight, especially having lived in our current and potential neighborhood! We’d like to say a big ‘THANK YOU!’ And we will definitely be in touch in future years if need be. - Ginette N.

Andrea is a consummate professional! She is a pleasure to work with and is extremely proactive and responsive which helped us not only secure a dream home, but get our closing done in no time! She is a good listener and a true advocate and partner. THANK YOU, Andrea! — Karen K.

Andrea is a professional, knowledgeable, and caring agent. Her unique and beautiful house signage, internet postings, and listings attracted dozens of prospective buyers. After only one day on the market, we received nine offers that were above asking price. Andrea helped us select the perfect buyer, and in spite of our concerns about long-distance communications and negotiations, as well as COVID-19 restrictions, she kept us informed every step of the way. Our closing went very smoothly. We are extremely grateful for Andrea’s advice and are pleased with her efforts on our behalf. This was our sixth real estate transaction, and by far Andrea is the best agent we have ever had. - Marsha and Isaac B.

Andrea helped us find our apartment in Murray Hill. She helped us navigate through some tricky situations as we sold our place and bought the new one. She was calm, highly competent, ethical, and efficient. She made the process seamless. I highly recommend her! Sarah C. & Braden J.