Lesson Learned: Work Hard And Give Back


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In this column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. 

After starting out in the fashion industry, Aimee Fink combined her understanding of the luxury market with her knowledge of New York City’s neighborhoods to launch a career in high-end real estate. Her eye for all things luxury combined with her expertise in closing deals affords her clients a decisive leg-up whether they’re looking to buy or sell.

Passionate about giving back to the community, Fink donates part of her commission from each real estate deal to a charity of her clients’ choice and volunteers at NYU Hospital, where she puts her aesthetic sensibility to work making jewelry with children. Find out how she got into real estate and why she’s so focused on making a difference.

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Title: Licensed associate real estate broker

Experience: Thirty years of combined experience in both the luxury real estate market and as one of the fashion industry’s leading salespersons. Fink has represented high-end designers, including Prada, Fendi and Gucci, and worked with major national and international retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, both in the role of buyer and seller of luxury goods.

Location: New York, New York

Brokerage name: Elegran Real Estate | Forbes Global Properties

Rankings: At her previous firm, she ranked No. 3 in agent transactions in 2020, Top 5 percent of agents company-wide in 2021, No. 5 in total transactions in 2018, Top 8 percent company-wide in 2018, Top 8 percent company-wide in…