About Dorothy

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Dorothy is an award-winning broker honored for her success in sales, her dedication and her professionalism. She grew up in Manhattan, attended NYU and began her career in Broadway theatre production. She subsequently co-founded Signature Sound, Inc., a leading music production, publishing and licensing company. As Vice President, she produced the themes and background music for several television soap operas, game shows and sport shows and ran music publishing companies for several major companies. She also negotiated the rights to use published music in film, TV and Commercials. Dorothy spent five years as Director of Music Affairs at McCann-Erickson Advertising, interacting with the creative and account departments, overseeing the choice and production of music used on all their commercials and negotiating music licenses for all their major advertising campaigns.


Being a native Manhattanite gives Dorothy a unique knowledge of all New York has to offer. Dorothy is very insightful, tenacious and energetic. She immediately tunes in to the needs of her clients who appreciate her integrity, knowledge of the market and most importantly, her patience and commitment. In the highly stressful process of buying and selling properties, Dorothy is a calming influence who makes the process easy every step of the way. Her attention to detail as well as her creative, design and aesthetic sensibilities have been a tremendous benefit to both buyers and sellers. She recognizes the value of 'time well spent' as well the importance of complete discretion. Dorothy has turned her unparalleled commitment to her customers into a brisk referral business from satisfied clients. She is a savvy negotiator with a strong work ethic and an astute business sense who is very successful bringing the buyer and seller together.


Dorothy is also a member of the prestigious NYRS, (Real Estate Residential Specialist), a select group of brokers committed to the highest level of professional education and who have achieved an advanced level of study and the top tier of success in sales.