Real Estate Agent Maria Kontou
2months
On JamesEdition
6
Active listings
$5.9M
Median price
About
Maria is a true citizen of the world, bringing more than 36 years of experience in luxury real estate shaped by an international upbringing and a global professional footprint. Raised in Greece and having lived and traveled extensively throughout the world, she has deep roots in Washington, D.C., as the daughter of an American diplomat, an influence that has defined her cross-cultural fluency and
Maria is a true citizen of the world, bringing more than 36 years of experience in luxury real estate shaped by an international upbringing and a global professional footprint. Raised in Greece and having lived and traveled extensively throughout the world, she has deep roots in Washington, D.C., as the daughter of an American diplomat, an influence that has defined her cross-cultural fluency and global perspective.
In 1994, Maria founded a luxury real estate firm in Greece that became one of Athens’ leading brokerages, specializing in exceptional residences and waterfront villas. In 2016, she relocated to the United States, expanding her international practice while strengthening her presence in the Washington metropolitan market.
Maria is known for her record-breaking results and has represented buyers and sellers in significant transactions across premier global markets, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Athens, London, and select international resort destinations. Her expertise in cross-border real estate and global wealth trends has positioned her as a trusted advisor to an international clientele and led to her being interviewed by The Washington Post and other global business and economic publications.
With a background in Economics, Maria brings a strategic, analytical approach to every transaction, offering comprehensive residential and commercial real estate services. Her clients include senior executives, private investors, developers, and leaders of multinational corporations and international institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and IFC.
Beyond real estate, Maria is the author of the bestselling children’s book “Stylianos Kyriakides - The Man Who Ran for an Entire Nation,” which is the story of her grandfather, and serves as Past President of the National Society of Arts and Letters, Washington, D.C. Chapter. A passionate long-distance runner and the proud mother of two daughters - one based in Los Angeles and one in London pursuing also a career in real estate - Maria is dedicated to guiding her clients toward exceptional homes and meaningful investments worldwide.
In 1994, Maria founded a luxury real estate firm in Greece that became one of Athens’ leading brokerages, specializing in exceptional residences and waterfront villas. In 2016, she relocated to the United States, expanding her international practice while strengthening her presence in the Washington metropolitan market.
Maria is known for her record-breaking results and has represented buyers and sellers in significant transactions across premier global markets, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Athens, London, and select international resort destinations. Her expertise in cross-border real estate and global wealth trends has positioned her as a trusted advisor to an international clientele and led to her being interviewed by The Washington Post and other global business and economic publications.
With a background in Economics, Maria brings a strategic, analytical approach to every transaction, offering comprehensive residential and commercial real estate services. Her clients include senior executives, private investors, developers, and leaders of multinational corporations and international institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and IFC.
Beyond real estate, Maria is the author of the bestselling children’s book “Stylianos Kyriakides - The Man Who Ran for an Entire Nation,” which is the story of her grandfather, and serves as Past President of the National Society of Arts and Letters, Washington, D.C. Chapter. A passionate long-distance runner and the proud mother of two daughters - one based in Los Angeles and one in London pursuing also a career in real estate - Maria is dedicated to guiding her clients toward exceptional homes and meaningful investments worldwide.
Languages: English
Area of Expertise: Peloponnese Region
Listings
For sale
6 Listings for sale
