Arlene Reed founded Blacker and Reed in 2022 alongside her business partner Rebecca Blacker.  Industry expertise and unrivaled customer service are the hallmarks of an exceptional real estate agent. And no agent embodies these qualities better than Arlene Reed. As an industry leader, Arlene Reed is one of the area’s leading experts in luxury real estate. Primarily serving New York City’s high-end buyers and sellers, Arlene has over thirty years of experience connecting clients to their dream homes–coupled with a lifetime of expertise in some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. 

 

Arlene’s real estate career began when a friend of hers suggested she would make an excellent broker. Because of her love of architecture and interior design, a career in real estate seemed like a perfect fit. Thirty years later, Arlene is still one of Coldwell Banker Warburg's top performing agents, earning the designation as Coldwell Banker Warburg's #1 Producer in 2018. With her impressive track record and unparalleled customer service, Arlene has sold properties in some of Manhattan’s most prestigious areas, including Fifth Avenue, Gramercy Park, West Central Park, and Park Avenue, as well as luxury condos in uptown and downtown. As an industry leader, her goal is to negotiate the best possible deal for her clients, whether she is representing buyers or sellers, while helping them navigate New York’s dynamic real estate market.

 

Because of her work ethic and extraordinary integrity, Arlene has earned a sterling reputation within the industry and runs the majority of her business through referrals and repeat clients. Before becoming a premiere agent, Arlene was the CEO of a chic women’s fashion line. Arlene also holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. 

 

When she isn’t connecting her clients to some of New York City’s finest real estate, you can find Arlene exploring art galleries, hiking, taking in Broadway shows, traversing the city, and spending quality time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Arlene is an avid supporter of The First Responder Children’s Foundation and breast cancer research efforts.