Santiago Steele comes to Citi Habitats with a background in marketing and the arts. He is drawn to Manhattan real estate by his love of the city’s people, its architecture, its distinct and colorful tastes and cultures, in addition to its boundless energy. This interest has developed into an in-depth knowledge of the Manhattan neighborhoods that have become his areas of specialty: Midtown West / Hell’s Kitchen, Lincoln Center, and the Upper West Side. He is well-versed in what these areas offer in living, arts, restaurants, shopping, services, and architecture. Additional areas of specialty include furnished short-term rentals and corporate relocations, as well as commercial office space rentals. For the potential tenant/buyer, Santiago offers great listening skills, attentive customer service, extensive research of potential properties of interest, convenient showing times, help understanding current market conditions, and navigating the necessary paperwork. In addition to finding the right apartment, he also offers a full range of referral services via Citi Habitats’ Settling-In Services—from interior designers and movers to furniture rentals and locksmiths. For the landlord/seller, Santiago offers a solid understanding of the real estate market and of the importance of facilitating the smoothest transactions possible. In addition, his creative marketing skills guarantee results. Santiago has an uncanny ability to look at a property, notice the many tiny details that matter to a prospective buyer or tenant—from the quality of the doorknobs to the to-die-for bagel shop at the corner—and tailor his marketing approach accordingly. A native of California, Santiago holds a degree in Industrial Arts from San Francisco State University. In addition to being a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, he is fluent in Spanish, has traveled extensively, and has lived and worked for extended periods in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This experience has given him an additional edge in the marketplace because of his unique insights into the needs of foreign relocation clients, as well as investors. Contact Santiago today to discuss your particular real estate needs.