Lori Ann  Drago

Lori Ann is a New York native -that made the transition from small business owner to Real Estate aficionado. Her clients and colleagues alike, value her talent for relating to and communicating with international clientele who seek the sophistication of fine properties, for which Andrew Markowitz Real Estate is known for. Lori Ann's versatility is also an asset for her clients. In addition to representing multi-million-dollar properties, she offers a youthful demeanor and experience as a business owner. As an accomplished small business owner , Lori Ann observed the world through innovative eyes and appreciated both form and quality. Her's was a position requiring perseverance, negotiation and communication skills as she worked with a diverse, and international customer base. Today, as a real estate professional, she is bringing those same skills and talents to an equally broad spectrum of clients. A focused listener, able advisor and fierce yet fair advocate Lori Ann is known for her intuition and diligence while employing encouragement and genuine concern as she creates a positive experience for both sides in any property transaction. Her business approach is direct and successful: she listens to the client's needs and matches them to the right property, then assures an honest and efficient transaction. Lori Ann's mantra," You should be as equally invested in your client, as they are in their future. That same philosophy permeates into her life and is the key to her long-term relationships with her clients. Lori Ann has a background in buying and selling both commercial and residential properties "I was drawn to this industry after I purchased and sold some property. Going through the experience as a first time home buyer was daunting. I was fortunate to have a fantastic broker who knew how to guide me and ease my mind. I just remember how grateful I was to have had someone I trusted . After that experience along with some not so great real estate misadventures, I decided it was my turn to help out my neighbors. I know how intimidating it can be, and I wanted to be that person people can rely on to ensure that they're real estate transaction goes smoothly. Buying or selling property is a milestone in peoples lives, its a new chapter, and a new beginning, my goal is to make as easy and wonderful as possible." Lori Ann received a designation as a Certified Buyer Representative and works closely with Andrew Markowitz, who is the CEO/ president of Andrew Markowitz Real Estate in New York City. Andrew is an esteemed member of NYRS, New York residential specialist certified by REBNY.