8 Things to Know Before Starting Your Own Real Estate Company - 07/26/12 08:20 PM
I started my company in 2005 as a solo guy in a spare bedroom. Seven years later I am humbled that the firm has grown to 34 licensees and induction into the most prestigious consortium of independently owned companies in my market area. It has been hard, rewarding and sometimes frustrating work, but looking back I would change very little. I have been asked upon occasion about my thoughts on starting one's own company by more than a few people considering making the leap. I'll share some things I think anyone considering starting their own brokerage should know. 
You will be … (86 comments)

First Time Home Buyer Questionnaire - 07/08/12 05:58 PM

First Time Home Buyer Questionnaire
Name: _________________________________________________Current Address:__________________________________________ __________________________________________Email: _______________________________                     Cell phone:___________________________
So that we may better serve you, please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
Section I: Mortgage FinanceHave you been prequalified by a lender?  Yes__    No__If “yes,” Is the lender someone you found on the Internet? Yes__ No__Would you be willing to speak to one of our trusted mortgage sources? Yes__ No__Section II: Attorney SelectionHave you chosen an attorney? Yes__ No__Would you be willing to speak to one of our trusted attorney sources? Yes__ No__If you have chosen an attorney, Please answer the following:Is real … (118 comments)

Social Media and Politics Don't Mix - 07/04/12 08:38 PM
Way back when before I got married and became a husband/father/broker dude, I took a year off from the rat race and worked as a bartender. Tending bar is not as easy as it looks; You work the hours of the manager, you need the skills of the servers in addition to mixing a hundred types of drinks, all the while hosting a party at the bar. Among the rules observed from bartending school to the real world  was the prohibition of religion and politics. The subjects are divisive enough-mix in booze and you are asking for trouble. 
Of course, anyone … (74 comments)

Speechless Sundays: Today is a Proud, Proud Day. Click on Gazebo. - 07/01/12 06:27 AM

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J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY

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Phil Faranda is broker and owner of J. Philip Real Estate LLC in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Since founding the firm as a sole practitioner in late 2005, the team has grown to over 30 agents & closed 350+ transactions valued at $140 million. He is in his 4th term as Vice President of the HGMLS. This blog commentary is geared toward consumers and industry colleagues alike. You can reach him at (914) 723-8900.
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