Wendy Maitland

It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Wendy Maitland based on our work together over the course of the past eight years. I engaged Wendy to represent the marketing and sale of two townhouses, at 400 West Street and 5 Centre Market Street respectively. Wendy successfully listed, marketed, and sold each of my properties in tough and changing NYC markets. Wendy navigated each complex situation that arose like a ninja, keeping her team (and me) on point at every twist and turn. Wendy’s strategy and tenacity are unparalleled in a business where brokers are often reluctant to go the extra mile in the face of a challenge. She brought in high profile influencers who were the target buyer demographic for each property, procuring offers and transactions from literally the most well-known entertainment and finance world names. My wife Cortney and I were impressed with the out-of-the-box strategy and events Wendy produced and hosted to expose our properties in the best possible light to buyers, brokers and the media. Each of our homes were featured in a bevy of publications including the Wall Street Journal and the NY Post which undoubtedly helped drive momentum. After we'd moved to LA and were ready to once again plant our roots in NYC, we again turned to Wendy. She found, negotiated, and secured our next purchase in a competitive bidding situation. The Pink House in Greenwich Village is our family's dream home. We have recommended Wendy to several family members and friends, each of whom let me know their appreciation for the referral. We recently referred Wendy to a friend who was dissatisfied with her then broker’s handling of her $10M Soho loft. She hadn’t received any bona fide offers in the six months her loft had been on the market. Wendy’s handling resulted in a bidding war and a contract over the asking price within two weeks. It’s always satisfying to be able to make a solid recommendation to a trustworthy and highly capable professional who, in this case, has become a friend. It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Wendy.

Though I've had all manner of experiences with real estate brokers over many years in NYC, there's only one who stands out: Wendy Maitland. I met Wendy twenty years ago when she sold my husband and I a gorgeous and expensive loft in Noho. When we decided to sell it and move to Brooklyn about ten years later, Wendy got the job. She soon found us a buyer, at asking price, who at the eleventh hour tried to extort us for $50K. I was furious. Wendy had my back when she said "you're right, it's outrageous and I'm with you" which shocked me and which I never forgot. No broker I'd ever worked with would have stood by us when a deal was potentially on the line. When the buyer came back two weeks later with his tail between his legs I had decided I wanted to stay put - alas, Wendy lost the commission. Several years later, with a divorce behind me, alone and scared, I set out to buy a new apartment in Brooklyn, which Wendy and her team found for me in no time. I moved in, with a lot of handholding from Wendy, not to mention a Valentines Day visit with champagne, and expected to close any day. A long year later, and hundreds of emails and phone calls among lawyers, brokers and the sponsor, there was no closing and I was given the right to rescind my offer. No commission for Wendy. Back to the drawing board, with a smile on her face, Wendy quickly found me the new apartment from which I'm writing and that I love. Again, I was scared and inexperienced and she not only did everything in her power to 1) negotiate the deal and 2) navigate the condo board efficiently which enabled me to close very quickly, but held my hand the entire time, making herself available at all hours. This is the story of a human being who is clearly a very smart person and hard worker, but much more importantly, an intuitive and warm soul from whom, in all these years, I have never once felt pressure, resentment or impatience. In any professional world, there are the unique people who stand out for reasons that go beyond their skill alone, and in real estate Wendy is the one I've been fortunate to have found.

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm to write this testimonial for Wendy Maitland. After disappointing results as a seller of a large estate in the Hudson Valley, NY with several brokers we knew that for our most extraordinary estate property, we needed an extraordinary broker with a proven track record, a strong following, a far reach and a deep knowledge of high end real estate space. We met and engaged Wendy Maitland as our exclusive agent to market and sell Four Barns Farm, Millbrook, New York and she delivered excellent results. Wendy is a seasoned professional with high integrity, high energy, an astute leader with superior marketing and communication skills. When we observed Wendy in action is was very apparent that we would achieve success. From out-of-the-box marketing in high profile entertainment business media, to one-of-a-kind events curated to bring the best and the brightest to our property, Wendy spared no expense nor investment of time and resources. When offers inevitably came through, Wendy's guidance and expert negotiating skills served us well. We achieved success in both leasing the property under favorable terms and then in selling the property at a price that is rarely achieved in our market. Throughout the process, Wendy made our transactions a pleasure, which was key, as our transaction was complex and required spot on follow-up and follow-through every step of the way. We also engaged Wendy for our purchase inquiry in Millbrook, NY and vicinity and she did a tremendous job. Wendy has a dedicated team of professionals who go above and beyond to achieve shared goals. We highly recommend Atelier WM and Wendy Maitland to anyone buying or selling in the luxury market, for whom only the best will do. Wendy is a value added exceptional realtor and highly recommended. Special thanks to Wendy for strong leadership and exceeding our expectations on all fronts.