Michael Graves
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
Michael has been a consistent and respected top producing luxury broker for more than a decade. He is known for his unwavering commitment to the highest level of ethical standards, discretion, client advocacy and transparent industry practices. Michael has been responsible for more than 2 Billion dollars of residential real estate transactions. He has held the distinction of closing the thirteenth highest priced sale nationwide and has been ranked 7th nationwide by the Wall Street Journal for average transaction price. In 2015, he was named the Top Agent in the Real Deal's Rising Real Estate Stars under 35 and in 2019, he was named the Top Rising Real Estate Star by Crain's New York.
Michael specializes in real-time data-driven expert advisory, client services and the strategic positioning and marketing of luxury new development and resale homes. He has broken price per square foot records in Tribeca, West Village, Chelsea, Flatiron, Gramercy Park and beyond. He is equally adept at representing buyers and sellers and has represented some of the world's most notable executives, CEO's, entrepreneurs, artists, and celebrities with extraordinary results while maintaining absolute discretion at all times. His notable sales include Penthouses on Central Park West, Park Avenue and in nearly every sought-after enclave in Manhattan as well as full floor units in key new developments projects such as One57 and One Madison.
Michael began his career as an agent in 2009, expediently shattering price per-square-foot records while representing buyers and sellers in luxury buildings citywide with remarkable results. Media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Real Deal have featured Michael for his extensive market knowledge and ground-breaking transactions. Michael credits his razor-sharp marketing and delicate negotiating skills to a lifetime of experience in academics, hospitality, and the fine arts.
