The Semino Team

As the founder of The Semino Team, Linette Semino is a highly respected leader in New York City’s luxury real estate market. With over two decades of experience and more than $400 million in sales, Linette brings exceptional expertise in cooperatives, condominiums, and multifamily properties. Linette is a co-op specialist with a strong track record of successful sales in selective co-op buildings—no co-op is too difficult for Linette! She also has extensive experience managing estate sales end-to-end, from coordinating donations and furniture disposal to overseeing repairs and arranging staging. Linette specializes in Manhattan’s premier neighborhoods, including Tribeca, SoHo, the West Village, Greenwich Village, Flatiron, Chelsea, Gramercy, the East Village, Midtown, and the Upper East and West Sides. Known for her deep knowledge of Manhattan real estate and personalized approach, Linette is dedicated to helping every client successfully achieve their real estate goals.

Originally from Broadway, Virginia, Isabella Galati moved to New York City to pursue her passion for real estate. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from Fordham University, where she completed a comprehensive curriculum focused on real estate investment, development, finance, valuation, urban economics, legal issues, accounting, construction, and property management. This specialized education provides her with a strong analytical foundation and a deeper understanding of the factors that influence New York City’s ever-changing real estate market.

Originally from Ecuador, Alex Loor brings an international perspective, multilingual abilities, creative background, and extensive real estate experience to The Semino Team. Alex speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and English and has experience across luxury residential and commercial real estate, including Manhattan condos, co-ops, townhouses, rentals, investment properties, and new developments. Having lived and worked in multiple countries and cities throughout the United States, Alex has developed a genuine appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. Before entering real estate, he worked in entertainment, fashion, television, events, and production as an actor, dancer, director, and producer. His creative background, combined with his knowledge of Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards, and the Upper West Side, allows him to approach real estate with creativity, adaptability, and a natural ability to connect with people. Known for his white-glove, concierge-level service, Alex is hands-on, responsive, direct, and transparent, working proactively to solve problems and create opportunities for his clients.

Together, Linette, Isabella, and Alex offer a powerful combination of experience, education, international perspective, creativity, and personalized service. Linette brings more than two decades of Manhattan real estate expertise and seasoned negotiation skills; Isabella contributes her strong analytical foundation and expertise in sales and rentals; and Alex brings a global perspective, multilingual communication, creative problem-solving, and concierge-level client service. United by a relationship-driven approach, The Semino Team is committed to providing knowledgeable, responsive, and highly personalized representation to buyers, sellers, renters, and investors throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Here’s a list of reasons why working with The Semino Team would be a great choice:

1. Deep Expertise and Experience
Led by Linette Semino, a highly experienced New York City real estate professional with more than two decades of experience and over $400 million in sales, The Semino Team brings extensive knowledge of Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate. Linette specializes in luxury properties, condominiums, cooperatives, and multifamily properties, while Alex Loor adds experience across luxury residential and commercial real estate, including condos, co-ops, townhouses, rentals, investment properties, and new developments.

2. Certified Negotiation Expertise
Linette holds the prestigious Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation, bringing advanced negotiation skills and a strategic approach to every transaction. The team works diligently to help clients navigate negotiations and achieve strong terms, whether buying, selling, or renting.

3. Personalized, Client-Centered Service
The Semino Team places clients at the heart of everything they do. They take the time to understand each client’s goals, priorities, and circumstances, providing personalized advice and guidance throughout every step of the real estate process. From finding the right home to preparing a property for sale, the team is hands-on, responsive, and committed to delivering a seamless experience.

4. International Perspective and Multilingual Service
The team’s international perspective is strengthened by Alex’s background and language skills. Originally from Ecuador, Alex speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and English and has lived and worked in multiple countries and cities throughout the United States. His ability to connect with clients from different cultures and backgrounds is especially valuable to international buyers, sellers, investors, and clients relocating to New York City.

5. Education, Creativity, and Industry Knowledge
Isabella Galati brings a strong academic foundation in real estate, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from Fordham University, with coursework encompassing investment, development, finance, valuation, urban economics, legal issues, accounting, construction, and property management. Alex brings an equally distinctive creative perspective, having worked in entertainment, fashion, television, events, and production as an actor, dancer, director, and producer. Together, their diverse backgrounds bring fresh perspectives, creativity, and analytical thinking to the team.

6. Expertise in Sales, Rentals, and Investments
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent, or invest, The Semino Team offers comprehensive real estate expertise. Linette’s extensive experience in luxury sales and complex transactions is complemented by Isabella’s expertise in sales and rentals and Alex’s experience across residential and commercial properties, rentals, investment properties, and new developments.

7. Trust, Confidentiality, and Personal Attention
The Semino Team is built on relationships, trust, confidentiality, and exceptional service. The team understands that real estate transactions often involve significant financial and personal decisions and is committed to providing honest communication, discretion, and attentive representation from the first conversation through closing and beyond.

8. Strong Network and Industry Connections
Years of experience in the New York City real estate market have allowed The Semino Team to build strong relationships with brokers, attorneys, lenders, property managers, developers, contractors, and other industry professionals. These connections can provide valuable resources, market insight, and access to opportunities, including select off-market properties.

9. A Smooth and Well-Managed Process
From the initial consultation through closing, The Semino Team takes a hands-on approach to managing the details of each transaction. Whether coordinating showings, preparing applications, navigating co-op or condo requirements, negotiating terms, coordinating with attorneys and management companies, or overseeing the final stages of a transaction, the team works proactively to keep the process organized and moving forward.

10. A Genuine Passion for Real Estate and Relationships
The Semino Team’s passion for real estate is rooted in its relationships with clients. Linette, Isabella, and Alex each bring different experiences, skills, and perspectives, but share the same commitment to personalized service and client advocacy. Their goal is not simply to complete a transaction, but to create an experience that makes clients feel informed, supported, and confident—and one that inspires them to recommend The Semino Team to the people they care about.