Ana Barrie

Anahis “Ana” Barrie | Manhattan Building Sales & Commercial Real Estate Broker

Anahis “Ana” Barrie leads the User Building Team at BKREA, working with Bob Knakal and specializing in Manhattan building sales and commercial real estate seller representation. With more than 26 years of professional sales experience, she helps property owners position, market, and sell buildings throughout New York City. Her expertise includes commercial condo sales, school building sales, nonprofit properties, religious institution sales, office building sales, retail property sales, and parking garage sales.

Ana works closely with private owners, nonprofit organizations building sales, educational institutions building sales, religious organizations building sales, and investors considering the sale of their Manhattan real estate. She provides broker’s opinions of value, develops tailored marketing strategies, identifies qualified buyers, and guides sellers through negotiations and closing. Her approach combines detailed knowledge of individual properties and neighborhoods with an understanding of how a building’s layout, occupancy, and potential uses influence buyer demand.

Her focus on owner-occupied and user building sales connects sellers with buyers seeking real estate for their own operations. These include schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, retailers, private clubs, cultural organizations, and government users. Whether marketing a school for sale in Manhattan, an office building for sale, or a retail property for sale, Ana develops a strategy around the property’s characteristics and the needs of prospective buyers.

Ana’s specialized practice also includes nonprofit real estate sales and religious institution property sales in Manhattan, helping organizations evaluate their real estate options in relation to their mission and long-term plans. She works with owners of churches, worship spaces, institutional buildings, and other specialized properties to identify potential buyers and communicate the opportunity clearly. Her work in parking garage sales includes garage condominium units and properties suited to investors, operators, and private users.

An Industrial Engineering graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, Ana also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami. Her engineering and business education informs her analytical approach to property valuation, investment opportunities, and sales strategy. She helps clients assess complex information and make informed decisions about selling or acquiring real estate.

Ana’s international experience spans Venezuela, Panama, and countries across Asia, strengthening her ability to negotiate across cultures and work with a diverse client base. Coming from a family with generations of real estate experience, she established her New York career in luxury residential sales at Douglas Elliman and Compass before transitioning to specialized commercial building sales at BKREA.

Known for her approachable style, persistence, and strong negotiation skills, Ana builds lasting relationships through attentive service and clear communication. For owners looking to sell a building in Manhattan, she offers a practical, personalized approach grounded in local market knowledge and a commitment to achieving their goals.

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