Hailing from Helsinki, Finland and by way of London, Vivian is now a 30-year Scarsdale/Edgemont resident, a great enthusiast of Westchester County, and an award-winning real estate professional.
Vivian's knowledge of Westchester as a whole is uniquely wide ranging. With real estate career roots in the Rivertowns, she is a long time resident of Scarsdale and the parent of a 1999 Edgemont graduate. Joining the Scarsdale office of Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty has enabled her to fully utilize and expand her expertise in the following areas of: Scarsdale, Edgemont, Hartsdale, Eastchester, NY Rivertowns (Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Ardsley, and Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow), and White Plains. She also covers surrounding Westchester towns.
Vivian began her professional career as an optometrist in London specializing in cutting edge contact lens applications. Upon moving to New York with her British husband David, she shifted course and became the financial director for a marketing cons ulting firm. The impetus to settle in a new direction one more time came to Vivian about 10 years ago when she homed in on her enthusiasm towards all things real estate.
Fluent in English, Swedish, & Finish, and conversational in German and Hebrew, V ivian brings a worldly perspective and unique accent to her real estate expertise. She has developed a reputation as an exceptionally honest, knowledgeable, reliable, savvy, and hard-working real estate professional, best exemplified by these kind words fromher clients:
"Vivian was great and had kept me informed of the progress of the listing and gave me sound advise. Thank you!"
Nayana & Uresh Sheth
"I was so lucky to have Vivian Zeitlin help me sell my house in Scarsdale in record time and simultaneously find a gorgeous apartment for me to move to.Throughout the process she acted smartly, was always caring, supportive, willing to listen, put my needs first, was constantly up-to-date on the current market and on top of things. I would strongly recommend her to anyone in need of the services of a real estate agent." - Susan T. (Scarsdale)
We want to thank Vivian for her extr aordinary efforts on our behalf. We are grateful that we were able to look to her recommendations for preparing our house for sale, her patience, and her plain old diligence. We can say unequivocally that her persistent optimism paid off and her hard work made it all possible." - Michelle & Juan R. (Scarsdale/Edgemont)
"Without Vivian, it is unlikely that we would be moving into our unique new residence that we had been seeking for many years. Vivian truly went above and beyond the role of an agent t o make this purchase happen. always with professionalism, an unhesitating yes, and a smile." - Howard & Iris B. (Hastings-On-Hudson)
"As a family having just immigrated to the US, looking for a new home, nothing is easy to start with and we need help from professionals. Thank God for Vivian as a realty professional -- the quality of her work in mastering details, her ability to facilitate processes, and the resources from her network helped me in a big way and were very beneficial in providing valuableoptions to get support for a mortgage, inspection, insurance, etc. It is my pleasure and with my sincerity to share my experience with my friends and those of you who may need such professional services." - Weidong Z. (White Plains)
"Working with Vivian was a real pleasure as her honesty, patience, and responsiveness was second to none. She understands the human element when purchasing a home rather than just trying to move someone through the process. You can't find anyone more ideal to assist you with your real estate needs!" - Eric C. (Port Chester)
"For your thoughtfulness and charm and your business acumen, we thank you warmly." Tom & Priscilla W. (Tarrytown)