Aimee Scher
Revenue
Aimee has closed over $70 million in sales during her career.
Awards
Aimee is part of The Leonard Steinberg Team, which is consistently ranked as one of the top ten Broker teams in the United States by the Wall Street Journal.
Press
Aimee has appeared in The Real Deal’s "Selling Deals with Instagram" in February 2014, and in the New York Times Home & Garden Section "Should I Update the Flooring in my Entry Hall?" on January 29, 2014.
Luxury properties that Aimee has sold or staged have appeared on Curbed, the New York Post, the Daily News, the Real Deal and Bravo's Million Dollar Listing among other publications.
Specialties
Specialties: Luxury apartments and townhouses in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, private residences and off market listings in and around Westchester County, New Development experience, expert staging and design consulting for sellers and developers, extensive marketing & media experience to optimize sales strategies, outstanding communication skills.
Education
B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Media Writing from Marymount Manhattan College.
With over 15 years of sales expertise that includes residential sales and New Development, and a firm grasp on the trends, inventory, and current conditions in Manhattan's real estate market, Aimee provides a curated real estate experience for her clients that is both conscientious and informed. Aimee understands that time and space are New Yorkers’ two most desirable commodities. When working with buyers, Aimee identifies the specific needs of her clients and works swiftly and thoroughly to connect them with the right properties. When representing sellers, she thinks creatively on how best to market their properties, which includes invaluable staging advice and an in-depth and strategic look at the market to inform pricing. Her professional, discreet approach, combined with the support of the award-winning The Leonard Steinberg Team, ensure that buyers and sellers alike are treated to the most knowledgable and substantive real estate service available.
Though her primary focus has been the downtown luxury market, Aimee also holds licenses in Connecticut and Westchester County, New York, where she partners with fellow Compass Agent, Melissa Marcogliese. Together, Aimee & Melissa have become the premier agents for buyers and sellers in Northern Westchester.
Prior to her experience as a realtor, Aimee had a successful career as a writer and editor for Paper and Time Out New York magazines among other publications. She later went on to run an award-winning & breakfast near Woodstock, NY, where her hospitality, design aesthetic and marketing abilities were recognized by numerous publications, including Elle Decor, Travel & Leisure, and New York Magazine, to name a few. Upon selling her B&B, Aimee parlayed her passion for design into a successful Home Staging Business which eventually lead to her career in real estate. Her eye for detail has made her the go-to real estate staging and design resource on The Leonard Steinberg Team, where she uses her proven styling techniques and a refined aesthetic to help owners and developers sell with confidence.
36 Saw Mill Hill Road | Ridgefield, CT $1,495,000
East meets West at this magical and secluded mid-century hideaway overlooking enchanting Robert's Pond, just moments outside of Ridgefield Village. Perched atop a scenic hill at the end of a long, private driveway, this 12-acre sanctuary is the perfect weekend escape or full-time refuge for those who want to shed the chaos of city life without sacrificing style or convenience. Just minutes to the heart of Ridgefield and an hour to Manhattan, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home offers bucolic views from every room and an open floorplan designed for entertaining and soaking in the natural surroundings. Meticulously maintained highlights include a newly renovated kitchen with 6-burner Wolf range, slab Quartz countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Asko dishwasher and Grohe fixtures, along with three updated bathrooms that feature Duravit tubs, Toto toilets and honed Carrera floors. The home's Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired swagger is rivaled only by the natural setting which is nothing short of jaw-dropping: Massive flowering trees, a huge vegetable garden, the lake, and all the wildlife it attracts provide non-stop wonder year-round. Too many systems upgrades to mention, including a new generator and irrigation system. Parcel can be easily divided to sell or build. Perfect Air B&B property as well--lots of income-producing potential! Please contact Aimee Scher with all inquiries and showing requests: aimee@compass.com; 845.750.8111.
126-130 Elmwood Road | South Salem, NY | $2,850,000
CAN SHOW AFTER JANUARY 13: Beautiful lake-front colonial in excellent condition on nearly 10 acres with a private, 1-bedroom guest cottage just a short but secluded stroll from the large, 3 BR/3.5 BA main house. Both structures boast incredible views across a serene lake (ideal for fishing, swimming & skating) to the treetops of the Onatru Reservation beyond. The main house features multiple bonus rooms and fireplaces, including the opportunity for a ground floor master suite. And the charming 1950s guest cottage with a beautiful deck overlooking the lake is the perfect site for visitors, family or paying tenants! Fantastic weekend, all-seasons, family compound or investment property just one hour from NYC, 20 mins to Katonah & Bedford Hills Train Stations and 5 mins to Ridgefield, CT. Property consists of 4 individual parcels totaling 9.99 acres. Many possibilities. Must see! **MAIN HOUSE: 3 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,365 SF | COTTAGE: 1 BR | 1 BA | 1,315 SF
17 Twin Ridge Rd | Ridgefield, CT 06877 | $2,277,000
Turnkey perfection one-hour from NYC and moments from the charming village of Ridgefield! Every detail has been considered in this thoughtful renovation offering luxurious, eco-conscious comfort throughout. Originally built in 1965, this 5 BR/5.5 BA home has gotten a 2020 makeover that wows from the moment you enter through the gracious entry foyer which is grounded by a handsome staircase and flanked by a chic sitting room and sizable study. Five-inch white Oak plank chevron floors lead to a bay-windowed dining room that flows to a butler pantry and magnificent chef's kitchen replete with Miele appliances, Rohl faucets & sinks, Leitch cabinets, and leathered quartzite slab counters with an automated TV mount for discreet viewing. Casual dining and family living orbit the kitchen and open to a newly-terraced pool and full-bath cabana for the ultimate entertaining experience. Two upper levels feature an impressive Master suite with a spacious walk-in closet and four guest rooms, three of which are en-suite. The lower level boasts 900 Sqft of finished space to include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, recreation room, and gym. Cedar Finnish sauna, full system upgrades, mature plantings and pastoral topography ensure this home checks every box. This is modern country living at it's very best!
