Parisa M. Afkhami
Real Estate Professional
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Parisa M. Afkhami is a Manhattan-based real estate professional and strategist with over 30 years of experience in helping clients create more balanced, productive and fulfilling lives. Her expertise spans across neighborhoods, industries, cultures and countries. Solutions-oriented, well-networked and deeply empathetic, she is regarded as a resident expert of the Upper East Side, a natural problem solver and a skilled negotiator when it comes to complex property transitions on the international stage. She offers her clients a complete package of real estate services and advising that lasts long after a transaction is complete.

Parisa honed her analytical-yet-personalized approach to client service over the three decades she spent as a successful management consultant, executive coach and career strategist to Fortune 500 companies. She discovered she had a natural affinity for the art of creating a home after helping several friends navigate significant life transitions. By helping them to conceptualize their new living spaces and create new opportunities for themselves, Parisa came to understand real estate as an emotional and life-defining experience. This is why she nurtures every client relationship with detail, care and understanding. In addition to maintaining longstanding client connections, she is passionate about empowering women and the next generation of female leaders.

Parisa has a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. She resides on the Upper East Side and Westchester with her family and is active at the Dalton School.

In her free time, Parisa can be found exploring the city, musing artwork at galleries and discovering new neighborhoods. On weekends, she enjoys spending time outdoors playing tennis and gardening in Upstate New York. Also a travel enthusiast, she lived abroad for many years, visiting 38 countries and establishing strong connections with international clientele. She speaks English, Farsi and French.

Press

10.1.23
Apartment Therapy
Parisa Afkhami In The News… Apartment Therapy See full article
8.2.23
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog
Parisa Afkhami Listing In The News… Coldwell Banker Global Luxury (CBGL) Blog Manhattan Skyline Galore From Three Terraces in This $5.495 Million Upper East Side Home
6.23.23
Apartment Therapy
Life with siblings can be wonderful and challenging — and sometimes both can be true at the same time. As adults, siblings not only have the ability to become treasured confidantes but may also provide an accessible and meaningful… More
5.23.23
GoBankingRates
Amid a cooling real estate market, sellers may need to go the extra mile to get their homes sold. This might mean taking on renovation projects before putting their home up for sale. To find out the… More
5.18.23
Brick Underground
When selling your apartment or brownstone, one increasingly popular way to get it to stand out from the pack is to hire a pro to stage the property. This is especially helpful in a buyer’s market with sluggish… More
9.27.22
Apartment Therapy
In Manhattan, Parisa M. Afkhami, another agent at Coldwell Banker Warburg, says the prime apartments in one building on East 70th Street are actually on the lower floors so the neighbors can do some serious peeping —… More
7.18.22
WSJ
Foreigners bought 98,600 homes in the year ended in March, down 7.9% from prior year, National Association of Realtors says. https://www.wsj.com/articles/foreign-purchases-of-u-s-homes-fall-to-new-low-11658152826
6.13.22
Apartment Therapy
It’s a buyer’s worst nightmare: Walking into a home and seeing the dreaded texture of a popcorn ceiling staring down at them from above. The same goes for real estate agents. I spoke to seven of them for… More
6.3.22
Luxury Daily
Real estate inventory is climbing, but the market remains unpredictable.  https://www.luxurydaily.com/new-york-real-estate-market-may-be-shifting/
1.25.22
City Realty
Kate Wollman-Mahan & Parisa Afkhami comment https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/get-to-know/manhattan-sales-amp-contracts-central-park-tower-tops-588m-sales-wake-red-hot-holiday-season/54321
11.26.21
Mansion Global
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/with-u-s-borders-reopening-domestic-buyers-should-get-ahead-of-the-competition-from-overseas-investors-01637929197
11.22.21
Better Homes and Gardens
Parisa Afkhami and Svetlana Choi comment. https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/moving/selling/tips-to-sell-home-slow-winter-season/
11.11.21
Lux Exposé
40 East 84th Street, Apt 5D by June Gottlieb, Steven Gottlieb and Emily Becker, 45 East 72nd Street, Apt 11B by Bonnie Chajet and Ronnie Lane, 422 East 72nd Street, Apt 16E by Parisa Afkhami and… More
11.9.21
StreetEasy
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/flood-insurance-facts-for-nyc/
10.7.21
Apartment Therapy
Kate Wollman-Mahan and Parisa M. Afkhami comment. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-paint-finishes-for-every-room-36985059
8.29.21
Forbes
Ellen Sykes, Sarah Minton, Parisa Afkhami, and Rachel Ostow Lustbader comment, 1160 Park Avenue 14B by Ellen Sykes, 315 East 65th Street, Apt 10AB by Lisa Chajet and Parisa Afkhami, and 965 Fifth Avenue 5A by… More
8.26.21
Forbes
Becki Danchik, Ted Karagannis, Parisa Afkhami, Chris Totaro, Bill Kowalczuk, Andrea Wernick, Rowena Dasgupta, Allison Chiaramonte, Wendy Greenbaum, & Jason Haber comment, 40 East 78th Street 6G by Wendy Greenbaum, 174 East 74th Street 14-AG by… More
8.25.21
BobVila.com
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/when-buying-a-bigger-house-could-be-a-bad-idea/
8.25.21
BobVila.com
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/never-compromise-on-these-5-things-when-buying-a-home/
7.20.21
Apartment Therapy
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/signs-youre-ready-to-buy-a-house-36950287
5.26.21
BrickUnderground
Andrea E. Wernick, Parisa M. Afkhami, and Elizabeth H. O’Neill comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/advice-for-dealing-delays-condo-coop-questionnaire-mortgage-contingency-rate-lock-nyc
5.5.21
Apartment Therapy
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/landscaping-trends-on-their-way-out-36912403
5.5.21
BrickUnderground
Parisa Afkhami and Christopher Totaro comment https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/how-to-negotiate-lease-renewal-with-concessions-net-effective-rent-landlord-nyc
2.28.21
Real Homes
Mihal Gartenberg, Bill Kowalczuk, Karen A. Kostiw, and Parisa M. Afkhami comments. https://www.realhomes.com/us/news/the-one-reason-you-should-always-walk-away-from-a-home-sale-according-to-realtors
2.18.21
BrickUnderground
Parisa M. Afkhami and Mitch Askinas’ client comments https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/upper-east-side-condo-rental-upgrades-flooring-lenox-hill-amenities-discount-coronavirus-nyc.  
2.9.21
StreetEasy
Steven Gottlieb, Parisa Afkhami, Steven Goldschmidt, Karen Kostiw, and Gerard Splendore comment. https://streeteasy.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-nyc-everything-you-need-to-know/  
2.8.21
Brick Underground
Harriet Kaufman and Parisa Afkhami comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/sell/selling-staging-outdoor-space-backyard-roof-balcony-patio-furniture-plants-lighting-nyc
2.3.21
Apartment Therapy
Steve Gottlieb and Parisa Afkhami comment. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/real-estate-agents-outdated-kitchens-36871690?
12.30.20
Forbes (Forbes Global Properties)
321 West 78th St Apt. 9D by Lisa Chajet and Parisa Afkhami, 188 East 78th Street, #31B by Ellen Sykes, 980 Fifth Avenue, 9A by Bonnie Chajet and Ronnie Lane, 207 East 71st Street by Mihal… More
11.26.20
Forbes
Mitch Askinas, Ted Karagannis, Parisa Afkhami comment. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nealleitereg/2020/11/26/pet-friendly-apartments-in-new-york-city-for-every-budget/?sh=1b4bea1198e0
11.10.20
Brick Underground
Parisa M. Afkhami, Johnathan Agrelius, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/do-buyers-want-open-floor-plan-concept-apartments-work-at-home-coronavirus-nyc
10.19.20
StreetEasy
Gerard Splendore, Parisa Afkhami, and Dorothy Schrager comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/temporary-walls-for-apartments/
7.29.20
StreetEasy
Parisa Afkhami, Becki Danchik, and Mihal Gartenberg comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/what-is-debt-to-income-ratio/
6.20.20
Apartment Therapy
Parisa Afkhami comments. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/homebuying-2020-36763207 
3.29.20
Hunker
Noemi Bitterman, Parisa M. Afkhami, and Allison Chiaramonte comment. 190 East 72nd Street, 19B by Susan and Michael Abrams, 8 East 96th Street, 11C by Claire Groome, 32 East 74th Street by Rowena DasGupta & Bill… More
3.16.20
Mansion Global
Wendy Arriz and Parisa M. Afkhami comment. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/coronavirus-sends-mortgage-rates-lower-but-will-it-be-enough-213104
3.6.20
Forbes
Parisa M. Afkhami comments. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2020/03/06/stock-market-correction-interest-rate-cut-driving-new-york-city-real-estate-market-amidst-coronavirus-caution/#62a77b196d1a
2.20.20
Hunker
Parisa M. Afkhami and Becki Danchik comment. https://www.hunker.com/13724551/how-to-buy-a-home-when-youre-in-debt

Testimonials

8.3.23
Testimonial From M. T.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Parisa Afkhami and I was thoroughly impressed with her level of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to finding me the perfect apartment. From our very first meeting, she took the time to listen to my needs and preferences and provided me with a range of options that fit my criteria. Throughout the entire process, she was always available to answer all my questions and was incredibly responsive to my calls and emails. She was very patient and understanding during the decision-making process and provided invaluable guidance and insight along the way. In the end, I found the perfect apartment thanks to Parisa and I couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an apartment in NYC.

8.30.22
Testimonial from H. E.

Parisa is a consummate professional. She is immensely knowledgeable about the New York City real estate market; she is very familiar with neighborhoods, with the streets, and even down to particularly desirable buildings; she has an excellent sense of the current state of the market and how the supply and demand dynamics are playing out in particular neighborhoods. Parisa also puts in a lot effort upfront to determine how she can help her clients. Before showing me any properties, Parisa spent two long phone calls trying to understand my work and preferences and what I was ultimately aiming to get out of a second home in NYC. The first time I went out with Parisa, she showed me a fantastic Coop in the UES which was almost a perfect match with what I was hoping to buy. For our second outing, Parisa narrowed the search even further and worked closely with another broker to ensure that I could see – as soon as possible – one particular condo in a particular building in NOMAD. I loved that condo and am its current extremely happy owner. My particular success story didn’t happen by luck but because Parisa put in a massive amount of work to ensure I saw appropriate properties and we moved in the aggressive manner necessary to ensure a successful transaction. She made the process time efficient and communicated with me clearly. She wasn’t afraid to tell me when I needed to take action quickly, and she was never too tired to return my phone call at 10pm to help me prepare the all important Board documents. She is organized, energetic, helpful, and motivated at every step along the way. If you are serious about buying an apartment in New York City, I would highly recommend you call Parisa for help.

8.30.22
Testimonial from E. B. & M. B.

Parisa was a pleasure to work with throughout the lengthy filing and submission process. She quickly responded to our calls and was able to effectively execute the purchase dealing with a challenging Co-Op Board of Directors.

We don’t have enough words to express our complete satisfaction after we engaged her services. We have dealt with several other brokers in the past. Parisa, by far stands out amongst them.

We highly recommend Parisa to anyone looking for a most efficient broker if you are planning to purchase or sell your apartment in NYC.

1.9.22
Testimonial from A. K.

We are immensely grateful to Parisa for landing us the perfect apartment in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Manhattan. All within a matter of weeks. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us navigate the complicated NYC real estate market. Parisa understood exactly what we were looking for and she was able to find something even better, beyond our wildest dreams. Not only is Parisa extremely knowledgeable and experienced, she is also very personable, and a pleasure to work with. She was there for us every step of the way, from the search to the closing. Thank you, Parisa! We lucked out with you.

12.11.20
Testimonial from J.E.

Parisa, thank you for sharing your expertise and insight with me during my journey to purchase a home. Your keen insight and knowledge of the real estate market gave me the confidence to make the right decisions for my family during a major life transition. Additionally, thank you for sharing your expert advice and ideas on space, design, neighborhoods, and for going the extra mile to share resources that help bring the purchase to life beyond the closing date. Your expertise, guidance and thoughtful insights were invaluable and greatly appreciated by me and my family.

12.3.20
Testimonial from V. M.

We are so grateful for all of the hard work Parisa put in for us when we bought our new apartment. She went above and beyond anything I would expect a realtor to do, especially while closing during the peak of the pandemic in New York City. But more than anything, it was the support that she gave us after the closing. I don’t think anybody knows the Upper East better than Parisa. She offered a wealth of information on anything and everything for a new family who just moved into the area. Parisa was always available whenever we had questions and supported us through every step of the process, which was especially challenging during the pandemic.

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