Here, you will find a true team concept, where each member of the team is licensed, and committed to working together as a team. In our office, the ultimate goal is to satisfy the customer--it's a win-win for everyone.

David Berl, Buyer Specialist David was the very first addition that Julia Shildkret made after she decided to form her own company, Julia Shildkret Real Estate Group, LLC.  He has worked as Julia's Buyer Specialist for almost five years, and has helped Hundreds of families find, and buy their dream home.  Whether it's the picky first time buyer, or the shrewd investor, David has the patience and ability to get the deal closed.  David received his Bachelor's degree from Oswego State and recently obtained a Masters Degree in 2006.  He currently owns a house in Fresh Meadows, and resides with his beautiful wife, Anna, and their puppy "Pinky."  In David's spare time he enjoys sports, traveling, listening to music and spending time with his friends and family. E-mail David: david@juliashomes.com

Irene Gringuz, Buyer Specialist Irene was born in Ukraine and raised in Forest Hills. After attending Forest Hills High School, Irene went on to two schools and earned a degree in computer science and management. In her last position at Cartier, Irene learned the true meaning of customer service while working with a demanding and discerning luxury market clientele. Irene has lots of patience and is always ready to work hard to best serve her customer's needs. She currently lives in Hollis Hills with her husband and three young children. E-mail Irene:irene@juliashomes.com

Lena Metelev, Buyer Specialist Lena graduated with a bachelor's degree in international business from Hofstra University in 2001. Upon graduation, she pursued a career in marketing and sales within a large retail company. After two years of working in the garment industry, Lena realized that Real Estate was her true passion, and that she really wanted to apply her knowledge and experience in sales to real estate. Since Julia helped Lena's parents buy their Fresh Meadows home in 1996 Lena has always wanted to learn and grow under Julia's tutelage. And, since 2003 Lena has been successfully doing just that.  The fact that Lena truly enjoys working with people, and helping them live out their American Dream by becoming home owners is what makes Lena an excellent Buyer Specialist.  When she's not working Lena enjoys spending time with her husband and their gorgeous daughter Abby. As a family, they enjoy traveling, the arts and theatre. E-mail Lena: lena@juliashomes.com

Debra Murray, Buyer Specialist Debra Murray attended Pace University, and Hunter College where she Majored in Political Science.  After graduation Debra began working for the New York City Council for 11 years where she coordinated special events, did constituent work, and intergovernmental affairs.  While she found working for the New York City Council satisfying she learned that her real passion was in Real Estate, and she spent 10 years working as a Real Estate Broker in Manhattan specializing in condos and coops on the Upper East Side.  After taking some time off to raise her two beautiful children, Debra joined the Julia Shildkret Real Estate Group, LLC in September 2007, and her experience in Sales, as well as her background in community affairs has made her a perfect addition to our team.  When Debra is not working she is an active PTA mom, as well as a member of the Executive Board at P.S. 188.She, her husband George, and their beautiful children reside in Hollis Hills.  E-mail Debra: debra@juliashomes.com