Also known as: JanetCruzNYC
Janet Zola Cruz has an artistic philosophy when it comes to real estate, believing that a clients picture of the perfect dream home has everything to do with their decision to buy it. She should know. Janet not only sells Manhattan luxury properties, but has a MFA in Fine Arts from Brooklyn College, an Interior Design Degree from the Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design and is pursuing professional certification in real estate finance and investment from the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate. Janet was born in Brooklyn but grew up on the island of Puerto Rico and developed a love of real estate from her father who was a contractor and investor in prime properties there and in Florida. Learning not only the skills of buying and selling properties, but how aesthetics play an integral part of consumer decision-making, her creative nature and keen business sense were the perfect marriage to propel her to success in New York. As an agent in New York City, Janets clients know her as an artistic soul with an extensive knowledge of Manhattans real estate industry. Buyers value her ability to interpret what in their minds eye and sellers consult with her on how to best stage their properties for optimum sales. Janet has served as Director of the Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design, Adjunct Professor at Briarcliffe Colleges Graphics Department and Founder of the Long Island Latino International Film Festival. She was also on the Board of Directors for the Islip Art Council and as a professional panelist and consultant to the Huntington Arts Council and New York CityMTA Arts Program. Her friends, colleagues and clients know her as personable and trustworthy with a dedication to exceeding expectations. Her impeccable reputation, as both an agent and an artist, has resulted in her achieving positive recognition in both the New York real estate industry and art community. Specialties Rental, Residential, Commercial Real Estate and Investment properties
