westchester: Another Milestone.... - 07/15/08 09:35 PM
50,000 AR Points
Today, after 3 months of regular blogging, comments, localism posts and inviting people to blog. I hit 50,000 points with Active Rain.
I have learned a lot, I hope I have taught some and enjoyed meeting a lot of people, professionals from all over the country.
I … (40 comments)
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westchester: Some Real Estate Negotiating tips... - 07/14/08 11:50 AM
Negotiating tips for buying Real Estate!
As a 25 year veteran of this business I have had buyers teach me a lot about negotiating. When I take buyers out, I want them to get the best deal possible, but more importantly I want them to actually get the house that … (13 comments)
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westchester: Open houses, do they work? - 06/25/08 09:24 PM
They have for me!
A few minutes ago I was answering that blog question and I felt my answer was informational enough to post.
I sold 2 houses last year at my own open houses. One of them, was a lovely home and the seller called 10 min before I was leaving … (17 comments)
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westchester: Assessment, Appraised Value Why are these numbers not the same? - 06/16/08 09:33 PM
Many times when I am working with a buyer they will ask about this odd number on the listing sheet the assessed value. I have to explain that the assessed value is the number the assessor (The person in the town who figures the taxes on the property) uses to … (8 comments)
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westchester: What is a Good Home Inspector? - 05/22/08 07:59 PM
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westchester: White Plains - Live here easily commute to Manhattan. - 05/19/08 10:26 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (1 comments)
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westchester: New York City or Close By...White Plains - 05/19/08 10:20 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (2 comments)
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westchester: Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta Century-21 Mancuso - 05/15/08 07:15 PM
Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta to Active Rain. An experienced Broker Manager and a member of our Board of Directors.
Roseann is a personal friend as well. I have been lucky enough to have been on the Board of Realtors or the Board of the MLS here for many years so I … (14 comments)
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westchester: A great day... Hang in there and it can happen for you! - 05/15/08 05:39 PM
I have to admit, I have been a little goofy since I started on Active Rain. It has brought a lot of enthusiasm back to Real Estate for me. Having only been on Active rain for about a month I still consider myself a NEWBIE!
There is so much great information and … (15 comments)
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westchester: Make time for yourself! or Burnout... - 05/15/08 03:39 PM
You need to schedule time for yourself.
As a Realtor people expect you to be at their beck and call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Write down on your calendar 1 or 2 days off a week.
If someone says I would like to make an appointment on … (3 comments)
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westchester: Are you Involved or do you just complain? - 05/12/08 01:17 PM
Committees, Board Meetings, even open meetings at your local Board of Realtors, are you there supporting, contributing and learning or do you just complain about those people, what are they doing now?
It has been my privilege and pleasure to be involved with my local board for over 20 years and … (4 comments)
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westchester: Please welcome Leah Caro to Active Rain - 05/12/08 12:31 PM
Leah Caro is owner broker at Bronxville Ley Realty. She is currently Vice President for the Westchester County Board of Realtors.
She is one of those great people that I had the privilege of meeting in the past couple of years through the Board of Realtors.
She has an independent brokerage … (22 comments)
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westchester: Tips for Sellers - Cheap-Easy ways for Sellers to Help Their house look better and sell more easily. - 05/03/08 01:47 PM
1) Light & Bright.
Open or Remove the Drapes. Higher wattage lightbulbs. All the lights on when the house is being shown.
In 25 years I have only had 3-4 people ask that the lights be turned off to see the natural light.
2) Get rid of the clutter.
This one makes the house look … (16 comments)
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westchester: My First few weeks on Active Rain. THANK YOU ALL! - 05/02/08 06:29 PM
I posted my first new listing here at 65 LAWTON AVE., Hartsdale, NY
I have been in Real Estate for 25 years, have had my own independent office for 20 Years,and I think this is the most I have learned in any few weeks of my life.
Learning about Blogs and how helpful people … (13 comments)
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westchester: Hartsdale, NY Home for Sale NYC Commuters Dream Open House Sun. May4, 1-3 PM - 05/01/08 04:51 PM
Hot off the press. New listing
65 Lawton Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530
$575,000
Mint Cond Freshly Painted Updated Eat in Kitchen- Bright & Charming! Refinished Wood Floors - Just Place your furniture! 2Car Gar Manor Woods! Walk to Railroad- Hartsdale Hamlet & Central Ave. Star exemption would reduce taxes $1364. 30 Min to Grand … (3 comments)
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