With more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, Marlanea Sopp brings exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and trusted guidance to buyers, sellers, and renters throughout Queens and Long Island. Having been involved in real estate since the mid-1980s, Marlanea’s career spans high-level management roles and more than two decades as a licensed real estate professional, giving her a well-rounded and strategic understanding of the market.
Marlanea began her career working in management with one of New York City’s most successful and well-known real estate organizations. Her strong leadership background and natural aptitude for negotiation led to a seamless transition into sales, where she quickly distinguished herself for her ability to balance both buyer and seller objectives while guiding transactions smoothly from start to finish.
She is known for her savvy negotiating skills, consistent follow-up, tenacity, and genuine concern for her clients’ best interests. Marlanea offers honest guidance, clear communication, and a sincere commitment to helping her clients achieve their real estate goals—whether buying, selling, or renting. Her expertise spans both residential sales and rentals, with deep market knowledge across Queens and Long Island, including Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, and Smithtown.
Marlanea holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from St. John’s University and has also attended Long Island University. She is a Certified Buyer’s Representative and has earned top sales awards throughout her career. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Brooklyn Real Estate Board, the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, and the Long Island Board of Realtors®.
As a proud member of Laffey Real Estate, Marlanea combines strong local expertise with powerful global exposure. Through Laffey’s membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, she is connected to a worldwide network of 550+ premier independent brokerages across more than 70 countries. For luxury properties, she also benefits from Laffey’s invitation-only affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International®, which markets 50,000+ luxury homes annually to high-net-worth buyers worldwide.
Fluent in English and conversant in Italian, Marlanea resides in Queens and has lived there for most of her life, giving her invaluable insight into neighborhood dynamics, school districts, and long-term market trends. Clients appreciate her calm confidence, market savvy, and unwavering dedication to service.
Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling a long-held property, or seeking expert guidance in today’s evolving market, Marlanea Sopp delivers experience, integrity, and results you can trust.