A native of Tokyo, Japan, Marie Okada came to New York after graduating from Toyo Eiwa Women's College. She started her real estate career in 1978, selling luxury East Side condominiums. Ms. Okada joined Douglas Elliman in 1981 and became Vice President in 2001.

Marie Okada is a pioneer in residential condominium sales, especially among the Japanese. In 1996 she was awarded the Emma Lazarus Award for highest residential rent of New York City. Furthermore, as a world traveler, Ms. Okada has an understanding of real estate market...