Rita van Straten

Attentive and dedicated, Rita van Straten is committed to the needs of her clients. A lifelong native New Yorker, she has local market knowledge that benefits her every meeting and transaction. She prides herself on staying well informed to the always-changing developments and trends in the real estate market. With hard work and intuition, Rita always is able to assess how homes sell, what is in demand and the market factors that determine her clients’ decisions.

Rita has been described as both detailed-oriented and patient. These are the qualities that have enabled negotiating the best possible results for her clients. Her resourcefulness and methodical approach leave nothing to chance. She is adamant of keeping everyone informed throughout the process and always, always returns calls.

As a former art director, Rita draws from her marketing experience and her sharp aesthetic. She understands how to utilize her many marketing talents including advertising, branding, promotional events planning, and precise message distribution. While well-versed in the traditional ways of real estate, Rita is at the leading-edge of using new technologies and innovative, creative marketing tools to realize her clients’ goals.

Rita resides in Brooklyn with her family and loves to design her garden every spring. She volunteers her time to teach art and helps with neighborhood school fundraising efforts. She is fluent in Greek and has an understanding of Hebrew.