Vannessa Kaufman has recently joined Sotheby's International Realty as Senior Vice President and Associate Broker. Vannessa was president and founder of the esteemed high end boutique firm Andrew Emmet & Co., which she named after her two sons. Over the past 25 years, Vannessa has been one of New York's premier real estate brokers for top-tier living. She has represented affluent families, the financial community, corporations and celebrities with co-ops, condominiums and townhouses throughout Manhattan. Vannessa has lived through many markets due to her years of experience. She is an outstanding negotiator, hardworking and always discreet. She is highly respected by her peers for her professionalism, ethical standards and knowledge. Vannessa has an innate ability to listen, read between the lines and discern her clients' needs and desires. Her business has been built on referrals and repeat business. Vannessa is a graduate of the Lycee Francais de NY, Finch College and New York University. She has lived in Latin America and Europe and is fluent in Spanish and French. She is an avid sportswoman and connoisseur of art and wine. Vannessa has held many positions at the Real Estate Board of New York, including member of the Ethics Committee, member of Interfirm, member of the Arbitration Committee, two-time co-chair of the Rental Committee, board member of ResidentialNYC.com, member of the Eastside Committee, graduate of the prestigious NYRS with post graduate