Deanna Raida

PINNACLE CLUB AWARD WINNER 2011 - 2016, CHAIRMAN’S DIAMOND CIRCLE, #6 TOP TEAM by TRANSACTIONS and MOST SIGNED CONTRACTS for Douglas Elliman Development

Deanna has been in the industry for over 20 years, specializing in new development for 12 years. She was the Sales Director for 15 William Street, a 47-story tower in the financial district. This residential building developed by CIM Group is one of the premier condominiums downtown. With her associates, she sold over 200 units for the developer. Before 15 William Street, she represented the new development Tempo in Gramercy North. This 98-unit glass luxury tower, developed by the Menolly Group, hit record-breaking prices. She was a vital part of this new construction including but not limited to pricing, unit mix, floor plan layouts, marketing, and choices of finishes and amenities. She sold out the building.

Deanna is now residing in the Palm Beach area and is the perfect person to help make the transition to Southern Florida. She is hands on with her clients from the first showing to the final closing, and makes even the most nervous buyer feel relaxed. She accomplishes this through hard work and unparalleled service, delivered with an honest and direct communication style, and can make even the most complicated deal work. Her clients say she is a pleasure to work with and the ultimate professional.

Deanna began her career at Brown Harris Stevens working with Elizabeth Sample and Brenda Powers, a powerhouse team in the New York real estate market. They concentrated on both residential and commercial transactions, including the sale of condominiums, cooperatives, townhouses, and bulk condominium deals. Deanna possesses exceptional financial skills gained through more than ten years in the financial world. Before her real estate career, she was a financial analyst for a prestigious magazine family, worked for the Department of Defense at the naval hospital in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and traveled around the country auditing properties for a top hotel company. The experience gained through these positions has been extremely valuable in her real estate work.

Deanna holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University, and she enjoys reading, cooking, pilates, and is also an avid equestrian.