Laura Benner

As featured in the 2021 Top 100 People in Real Estate and the 2019 Boutique Design’s New York Women Leaders, Laura has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality real estate and has worked for such prestigious firms as Starwood Hotels and Resorts where she sold more than $1.6B in hotel real estate, and Colony Capital where she asset managed 167 hotels and had detailed involvement in more than $250M in renovations.

Having lived in Manhattan for more than 20 years, Laura is very familiar with and knowledgeable of the various NYC neighborhoods and the unique characteristics each one has to offer. As a skilled and experienced negotiator, Laura has purchased and sold hotels, condos, co-ops and single family homes, and has served several years on her co-op Board in Manhattan.

Laura’s experience with value-add residential and hospitality renovations, along with her attention to detail and creative instincts, leads to innovative and valuable real estate results for her clients. She applies her corporate disciplined approach to every transaction but also affords a friendly disposition to ensure a successful and enjoyable interaction.

Laura is a graduate of Cornell University and she has her MBA from the University of Southern California where she received a Dean’s Account Fellowship.

· The 2021 Top 100 People in Real Estate: https://lnkd.in/dSz4r2B

· LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabennernyc/