Founder of Development Firm New York Real Estate Partners
New York, NY – December 5, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate firm Keller Williams Realty Inc., has named Richard Shiu an Associate Broker.
Shiu is founder of development firm New York Real Estate Partners, which has built and renovated condominiums throughout New York City including in Harlem, where he realized the financial potential for historical brownstones and other properties in the neighborhood.
Earlier in his career, Shiu worked as a trader for JP Morgan, as well as head of proprietary trading for a large Swedish investment bank. He has a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics from Bucknell University.
“Keller Williams NYC’s focus on education and innovation was the ideal match for Richard’s entrepreneurial spirit,” states Ilan Bracha, Chairman of Keller Williams NYC. “His vast experience in finance and economics, along with his knowledge as a builder, gives his clients the assurance that their investments make sound, financial sense.”
On a personal level, Shiu trained competitively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for seven years, and he has participated in several regattas as a catamaran sailor including the St. Maarten Regatta. He is fluent in Spanish, Swedish, Cantonese and English.
About Keller Williams NYC: Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com) is the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate company Keller Williams Realty Inc. Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 700 offices and more than 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, visit www.kwnyc.com.
