Sonal Patel

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

A lifelong New Yorker and former corporate litigator, Sonal has over 20 years of experience in sophisticated real estate transactions. She brings finely-honed real estate instincts and business acumen to every transaction, combining ingenuity and resourcefulness with a deep focus on each client’s specific needs. She delivers thoughtful, efficient, and no-nonsense service and advice to sellers, buyers and investors alike.
 
Her experience, expertise, and engaging personality make Sonal the perfect combination of advisor, advocate, and strategist. She is the proud owner of several NYC properties and a skilled negotiator with a deep understanding of people and sharp instincts about market trends.

 

Before transferring her skillset to the world of real estate advisory and brokerage, Sonal was a commercial litigator at two prestigious international law firms. She has served as an independent legal advisor on financing and sales transactions, and has represented coop and condo boards, real estate developers, financiers, hoteliers, small businesses, individuals, and families in New York City throughout her career. She lives with her family in Manhattan and is actively involved in the local community through her work on non-profit boards and government councils. 
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

There are tens of thousands of real estate agents in NYC, but Sonal Patel is in a league of her own. She’s a lifelong New Yorker, incredibly bright and thoroughly understands not just the nuances of the NYC real estate market, but the legal and financial implications of purchase and sales. She provided truly elevated service. With Sonal, you will not only gain an exceptional agent and advisor, but also ...

— Shannon M

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

When I decided to sell my home in NYC, I knew that Sonal would be the best, most savvy agent I would find. I was apprehensive about parting with such a large asset, and overwhelmed by the notoriously challenging NYC real estate market. However, Sonal provided a sense of confidence and assurance at every step. She took time to explain the intricacies of the market and the process, maximized the value of...

— Sonya G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sonal is incredibly warm and fun to work with, but don’t let her sweet disposition fool you. She is a shark at negotiating and went to bat for me several times to get the best deal possible for my home. She has a strategic mind and a keen eye for creating value. What I appreciated most was Sonal’s dedication to keeping me informed every step of the way. Her exhaustive knowledge of the New York City real ...

— Mark T.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

There are tens of thousands of real estate agents in NYC, but Sonal Patel is in a league of her own. She’s a lifelong New Yorker, incredibly bright and thoroughly understands not just the nuances of the NYC real estate market, but the legal and financial implications of purchase and sales. She helped me buy my first apartment in NYC and made the entire process much less nerve-wracking. With her help and ...

— Rachel G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have had the pleasure of working with Sonal since 2015, both for buying and selling our apartments in NYC. With her unique combination of a law and real estate background, Sonal has been an indispensable resource in helping us navigate the sometimes tricky NYC market. She's incredibly knowledgeable, practical, and always has our best interests at heart. Her great negotiating skills have been key in sec...

— Sushama M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We recommend Sonal wholeheartedly. She is knowledgeable, savvy and a great negotiator. She has extensive knowledge of the city and the market. She took the time and fully understood what we were looking for and was able to find us a perfect fit, not only in terms of a new home, but also with a keen eye on our personal financial goals and investing in the right asset at this scale. Coming from California ...

— Alex K

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sonal is a FANTASTIC broker! She helped us find an amazing apartment in Flatiron/Chelsea and has continued to work with us as we explore other opportunities. She is extremely detail-oriented, a tough negotiator, and has a wealth of knowledge. She takes the time to get to know you and your needs so that she is able to tailor your search to exactly what you are looking for. As a lifelong New Yorker, you ge...

— Deepa G.

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Her experience, expertise, and engaging personality make Sonal the perfect combination of advisor, advocate, and strategist. She is the proud owner of several NYC properties and a skilled negotiator with a deep understanding of people and sharp instincts about market trends.