Posts Tagged ‘cafe realty’
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 MoreA Farm to Call Your Own! #farmlife
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own farm? Welcome to Maplecroft c.1820, a little slice of farmland in scenic Putnam County and the Hudson River Valley. It is NEW to the market and the first time in 50 years that this unique property is being made available. A grand parcel comprised of 4 buildings all situated…
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 MoreA 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 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…
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