Catching Up

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY License # 49FA1074963

It has been quite a while since I last wrote anything, but certainly not for lack of interest. Lack of time. I have been busy. Here's the latest:

  • The indomitable Jenn Maher and I have partnered up on a new commercial brokerage, J. Philip Commercial Group. The firm will be based in Mahopac, NY and will also serve as a branch office for my residential company. 
  • Jenn has also started the Putnam County Luxury Guild to promote the lifestyle in Putnam County, and none other than former NY First Lady Libby Pataki came to our first meeting. Libby Pataki speaking at the Putnam County Luxury Guild
  • I have lost 35 pounds. 
  • The organization has grown to over 40 associates serving Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. We will be announcing plans for a new branch office in southern Westchester County soon, and the office will start out with about 15 licensees. 
  • As of January, 2014 I have assumed the office of President of the Hudson Gateway MLS, which is no small time commitment, especially with a new MLS conversion from Rappattoni to matrix underway. I am also the chirman of the New York State Association of Realtors Tech Forum. 

Oh, and my two oldest now have cell phones of their very own. They are excited, and the apple has not fallen far from the tree- within a few hours they were performing applications on their devices I didn't even know you could do. Did you know you could send a voice message via text?

Catherine and her new cell phone 

 

Comments (19)

Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Hi J. Philip, Congratulations on your new partnership. Wish you the best!

Apr 24, 2014 12:40 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Never too late, Philip! Welcome back!

 

To good business,

Laura

Apr 24, 2014 12:41 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH Real Estate - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey!  I'm glad you checked in!  And congratulations on the weight loss - and good work on the real estate stuff, too!

Apr 24, 2014 12:44 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Yes, I did, my daughter taught me that.  And congratulations on every single bit of the good stuff.  I admire you so much.

Apr 24, 2014 12:54 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Mr. Faranda, Congratulations on the successes across the board!  Well deserved and happy to see it!

Apr 24, 2014 01:19 PM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Allright....you're on the move and making lots of amazing stuff happen. Awesome!

Apr 24, 2014 02:18 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,www.JeremiahNewman.com - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

J. Philip, Glad to hear about your success with Commercial Real Estate, and also your personally accomplishment with your weight loss, which is something that I am working on myself these days.

Welcome Back!

Apr 24, 2014 03:08 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Phil. I think you are incredible but you already know that. I am expecting to be invited to your swearing in when you become HUD Secretary. (Remember that).

Apr 24, 2014 07:40 PM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

I am so glad you slipped the 35lbs in there...staying healthy and BUSY are both important...KUDOS!

Apr 24, 2014 07:59 PM
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Congrats, Phil. Wonderful progress.  Amazing on the 35 pounds. I need to follow your lead.  These steroids have taken a toll on me.  Way to go, Jenn. Oh, and thx for the referral.  - Debbie

Apr 24, 2014 09:05 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Good morning, Phil - after reading your post - the first thought is WHEW - very busy and some very significant accomplishments both personally and professionally.   

Apr 24, 2014 10:05 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Congrats on your updates ! Remember to set asside some time for yourself to sit back and enjoy the now !

Apr 25, 2014 12:52 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Congratulations on all of the exciting news, starting a new office is always exciting though I dont know how you find the time for this much activity.

Apr 25, 2014 01:00 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Great news you are reporting! Congrats on new members of your firm and the expansions! Yes I knew about the voice to text but you have to proof read it carefully. Accents can produce weird sentences...glad to hear from you!

Apr 26, 2014 09:06 AM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

J. Philip,

Welcome back and always great to hear of progress!

Apr 28, 2014 07:14 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Phil - It is good to see you back in the Rain.  Having Libby Pataki come to your meeting is cool.

May 06, 2014 09:04 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Phil congrats on all front, you really have a full plate.

 

May 12, 2014 12:18 PM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

No dust for sure Phil. Seems you are expanding and shrinking simultaneously. Not an easy thing to do!

May 13, 2014 09:47 PM
Stephen Jara
William Raveis - Delray Beach, FL
Senior Vice President

Hey Phillip,  Congrats on everything.  Keep in touch

 

Oct 24, 2014 12:52 PM

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