Educate/Advocate/Innovate
Is Your Brand Living Up To Its Promise?
Brand School by Julie Cottineau, was my defining moment in the evolution of Cafe Realty and all that our brand has to offer and promise. Julie, through her unique method of “twisting” teaches how to take ideas and twist them with other brand ideas to gain insight and fresh perspective. It taught me how to…
Read MoreA 30 Year Celebration!
Maybe it was an independence day for me 30 years ago when I joined my first real estate company as a newly licensed salesperson? I took some advice (or did I lose a bet), got my license in 1987, and the market crashed that very October. The rest is history, mystery and a little magic……
Read MoreIt's A Spring Thing at Cafe Realty…HOMES FOR SALE!
Spring is finally here and warm weather will soon follow?. If you are thinking of purchasing this spring, Cafe Realty has a home for you! Are you searching in a particular area…use our HOME BUYERS search tool. We are taking listings in Mount Kisco, Yorktown, Mahopac, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Somers and more…inventory is growing!…
Read MoreSpring is right around the corner..?⛳?
Yes it is! Daylight savings time in the northeast, coupled with days of 50 degrees + is a sure sign that SPRING is right around the corner. Another sure sign that spring is almost here is the anticipation that the INVENTORY of HOMES FOR SALE is sure to increase. If you are thinking of selling…
Read MoreThe Lounge is OPEN…again!
Greetings! Back in 2010 the Resource Lounge was just an idea, it then became a gathering for collaboration. The NEW & IMPROVED Resource Lounge is topic oriented with you and your mission, business and passion in mind! Hope to see you on the 24th! Storytelling is one of the world’s most powerful tools for achieving…
Read MoreYour Realtor as Your Wingman
wing·man ˈwiNGˌman,ˈwiNGmən/ noun – a person who helps, guides or supports another… My first blog of the new year is dedicated to all the hardworking, dedicated, fulltime Realtors who are truly concerned about people and always put their clients best interest above all else! Raise the bar and shine! New York State has about 52,000…
Read MoreState of the Real Estate Market December 2016
This time of the year is full with reflections of happenings, experiences and memories. Family and friends gather to celebrate, share a meal, raise a glass to be together and in the moment. The state of real estate is somewhat dormant, like much of the landscape in the northeast this time of year, with people…
Read MoreThe Truth about Real Estate: Friends and Family as Clients
A first person view about why friends and family are reluctant to do business with you. I’m not sure what it is that makes friends and family so squeamish about consulting with me when it comes time to think about a real estate transaction. Here are some possibilities that are up for debate: Trustworthiness? Your best interest is…
Read Morereal estate.coffee.conversation
This is a story about a small real estate company that began a journey in 2013. During these 3 short years a 3 partner collaboration grew to 4 partners, 12 agents, 2 support staff, and a referral company of 11. We forged ahead at a time when many independents were retreating to corporate brokerage. We…
Read MoreCafe Realty Talks About Keller, Inman, Hogshead, Godin
I discovered Gary Keller and Keller Williams around 2006 while looking for something different in real estate. I was at Coldwell Banker for 19 years and nothing was ringing my bell. I love the educational aspect of real estate and this man knew what he was talking about…trends, market analysis, and a sense of self! A…
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