Lwane Murphy

Lwane Murphy

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Pairing a distinguished financial and sales background with a dynamic, fun and friendly personality, Lwane offers a hands-on approach that consistently delivers results for buyers, sellers and renters alike. Lwane honed her distinctive interpersonal skills and stellar negotiation techniques with over six years in the financial and credit repair industries. Now, with a track record of over ten years in real estate, Lwane has proven her ability to maneuver in a fast-paced industry, think on her feet, and craft creative strategies for a multitude of scenarios, ensuring a successful transaction for her clients.

Always patient and communicative, Lwane is adept at establishing sincere relationships and building strong rapport with clients. Well before joining the profession, Lwane's parents sparked her passion for real estate, managing an investment portfolio of over 20 homes and 20 acres within the US and abroad. As a young adult, she spent many summers attending lease signings as well as cleaning and painting homes, preparing for new tenants. Thoroughly understanding the good and the bad of real estate, Lwane prides herself on providing every client with integrity, transparency, respect, and a level of service that is second to none.

"My nickname is Keys because, since my early teen years, I have made it my business to open doors for people. I have acquired numerous achievements in my life because I have a sheer passion to help others," says Lwane. "From finding the perfect investment property, expediting your move while overseas or out of town, down to keeping my clients abreast on things to do in Upper Manhattan, I am completely invested, focused, and excited on introducing my clients to my community."

Originally from Michigan, Lwane received her M.A. in Accounting from the University of Michigan. A member of the Real Estate Board of New York, she is also associated with the National Association of Black Accountants and a participant of her local Community Board 10. When not working, Lwane is most likely spending time with her husband and four-year-old son, working out at her local gym, or working with different restaurateurs to create events that bring Harlemites together in a social networking atmosphere.

November 2017 by Dustin Figueroa
Working with Lwane was great. The highlight of our experience with her was that she listened to the requirements my wife and I provided. Where other brokers told us we were being unrealistic and tried to show us apartments well outside of our parameters, Lwane pulled from Bond''s deep portfolio to meet our (admittedly high) expectations. This alone would have warranted an excellent review, but in addition she was delightful to work with, professional, and flexible. On the process end of things, once we decided on a place there were no hiccups. We would recommend Lwane as an excellent broker who will accomplish your real estate goals while making the process very enjoyable.

September 2017 by Jonathan Rutland
Lwane commands both a strong sense of character as well as a strong understanding of what is necessary to succeed in her business. She was willing to go the extra mile when I was looking for the right personal/business space to truly fit my needs--and her intelligent research, and desire to serve led me to a place that I am more than happy to be in at the end of the day. She is a credit to any business that she works for, and truly; to anyone who is lucky enough to call her a colleague or a friend.

September 2017 by Daniela Tamez
Lwane is a delight to work with. She provided me with the best service, listened to what I was looking for, and never derailed from or showed me apartments out of my price range. Without a doubt, I would call on Lwane again and would refer her to anyone looking for a home in NYC.

September 2017 by Shannon Sessoms
We reached out to Lwane with a quick window of need. She was immediately responsive and provided us options within our budget in the neighborhood we were most interested in living. She scheduled and attended viewings with us and when we found the place we wanted she did an amazing job negotiating on our behalf. She has knowledge of the city and the market. I found her to be honest and non nonsense. She is a friendly outgoing professional and if was a pleasure to work with her. We have already recommended her to our friends!

September 2017 by Satin Crable
Lwane came highly recommended to me from a trusted friend. From the moment we met and all the texts and calls leading up to that point, I could tell that I had the right person. She is a consummate professional, eager, diligent, and highly responsive. Knowing that I was dedicated and committed to purchasing a home, she worked with me on that part too. Where most agents would have dropped a person without an instant pre-approval, Lwane stayed the course with me, helped me fix my credit and I was pre-approved within a few short months. And I think within the same day she had set appointments for 3 locations and emailed virtual tours. Those 3 didn''t work out but she didn''t stop until she found my ideal home. I love my new home and to say I couldn''t have done it without her is an understatement. Lwane Murphy is beyond a realtor; she is a coach, a friend, a teacher, a motivational partner, a credit whiz, and a blessing. Her work ethic is phenomenal and you can tell that this is her passion. She made the home buying process easy when it was hard and a joyful journey. I am forever in gratitude for her service and eager to recommend as many people as I can.

September 2017 by Jacqueline Carter
Lwane is detail orientated and will not settle until her clients are completely satisfied. She is extremely trustworthy and listens to her clients desires. She found me an apartment while I was living 3,000 miles away and when I arrived in New York I was thrilled to see my new home. She is easy to work with and is definitely a go getter!

September 2017 by Colin Dampier
Lwane Keys was very helpful in my apartment search in Manhattan. She was personable and calm, and treated me and my family with respect and honesty.

September 2017 by Ivonne Valdes
We hired Lwane when we were looking for an apartment in New York. A difficult task when you are cross country and working full time. Lwane took the time to understand our likes, dislikes, budget, commute and neighborhood requirements. She quickly went to work and within 48 hours after our first conversation we had a list of potential apartments complete with pictures and great descriptions. She handled every detail of the transaction expeditiously with finesse and professionalism. If you want a professional realtor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy and creative - She is the one.

September 2017 by Ashley Mayfield
I cannot speak highly enough of Lwane! This was my first time dealing with agents in NYC, and I''ve experienced the ones who take their time in getting back to you, the ones who criticize everything from your income range to your request for a pet-friendly apartment, to the ones who show you apartments way out of your price range and break your heart. Lwane was professional, personable, and helped us get a perfect apartment after several months of searching. Lwane showed us three apartments, all within our price range, all a fantastic value, and made wonderful suggestions to utilize the space effectively. One thing I really appreciated is that she was honest- she talked about the pros and cons of each place, and encouraged us to look around and investigate to see if there was anything we didn''t like. She told us about the neighborhood, great restaurants to try in the area, and even walked us to the subway after our viewing so we would know the quickest way to get downtown. She also went the extra mile in the approval process- she told me exactly what documents I would need and basically walked me through the entire process, and had an incredible response time. We were approved in a week, and she was able to negotiate with the landlord to let us move in early without paying extra! I would unreservedly recommend Lwane to any of my friends looking to move, and have an entire new outlook on the process of finding an apartment now- Lwane took the pain and headache out of it for me! Look no further than Lwane if you''re looking for as stress-free of a apartment hunt as possible!

September 2017 by Renaldo Clarke
Lwane did a wonderful job and helped me find the right home! I would recommend her to anyone interested in moving in the NY area.

September 2017 by Chris Villanueva
Keys is a a great person to work with. She''s honest, helpful, and reassuring. Most importantly, she does her job well. My roommate and I were looking for spaciousness and affordability, as well as safety and peace of mind in Harlem. It only took one outing to know that she found us a great apartment. Keys is very efficient. I inquired on a Sunday night about a listing and she responded within minutes of me pressing SEND on my e-mail. On that following Tuesday, we went to see five apartments all in the same area. We handed in our deposit and paperwork on the following Wednesday/Thursday. By Monday/Tuesday, we signed the lease. Even though we moved fast, there was never a feeling that she was pressuring us at all. We moved at our pace and she respected that. On our initial phone call, she didn''t just try to get us "through the door" like some other brokers do. She asked me smart questions about what I was looking for, about what mattered to me, about budget, etc. She really took the time to understand what our practical needs and wants were. I could tell from my conversation that she would be working hard for me. (And she did until the very end.) One of the most important things we talked about were the costs outside of rent. It was clear and upfront what we needed to account for. And she was fair when we needed to discuss further. I was really impressed with her when we went into each apartment. With her experience, she understand what our reactions meant. She also got a feel for the relationship between my roommate and I, such as what was interesting to my roommate vs what was interesting to me. And she asked us directly how we felt about specific things. Bottom line, she really listens and takes action. She has my high recommendation.

September 2017 by Sandra Waka
Lwane is always a pleasure to work with,she goes above and beyond to make things happen. She is a great communicator and her professionalism is always there to assure you she gets things done. I'm happy to have met Lwane and will continue to work with her. Lwane adds great value and partnership to projects and deals. Her positive personable approach is always appreciated.

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