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A T.E.A.M. For All Seasons
When I was young the meaning of a team was sports related like baseball, basketball or football teams competing against one another. As I matured I began to develop a keener sense of life and began to see the competition and the drive these teams had to win! I was a cheerleader (little known fact)…
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 MoreREAL ESTATE & the Holidays: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! When the houses are selling and kids jingle belling, And everyone saying “I bought it this year”! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the hap-happiest season of all, With those holiday greetings, Cafe Realty meetings, When your agent happens to call. It’s the hap- happiest season of all! There’ll…
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 MoreThe Truth About Real Estate (a new series): Letter of Apology to Real Estate Clients Everywhere
Dear Real Estate Clients, I apologize for the: Incompetence Overall Unawareness Sloppy Follow Up Inability to Educate Miscommunication Poor Attitude Less Than Speedy Response Time Lack of Responsibility Statements Based Loosely on Fact And general failure to act appropriately with utmost confidence and competence! BUT WAIT… SELLERS AND BUYERS alike take heed! Your Realtor is…
Read MoreCafe Realty: An Original Hudson Valley Company
October 19, 2016 was the day…Our family, friends, clients and colleagues were the audience…Great conversation, delicious food, and beverages were offered for the tasting! THANK YOU for joining us as we celebrated the Grand Opening of our NEW Mount Kisco location and our 3rd year in business. The partners: Carol Christiansen, Elisa Bruno-Midili, Walter Sadowski and…
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…
Read More☕ Summer is Sizzling at Cafe Realty
Mid summer and Cafe Realty has taken business to new heights! Homes are entering the market in all areas from the Bronx to Dutchess. Pockets of seller market area are noticeable in Yorktown, Peekskill and Mahopac. A sellers’ market is noted when inventory is being absorbed in less than 3 months. Although inventory is low,…
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