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The Kensington Gardens Open House in St James Long Island Brought The Crowds But...

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Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson

An Open House That Brought the Crowd and the Offers!

Last Sunday's open house at Kensington Gardens was a great reminder of what happens when the right property hits the market.

The buyers came. The interest was strong. And the offers followed FAST. 

But there was another side to it that stayed with us. We had so many people who loved the co-op, the location, and the community. They left that day excited and hopeful, imagining themselves living there and hoping their offer would be the one the sellers chose.

Larry and I couldn't help but feel sad, knowing that once the sellers made their choice, many of those hopeful buyers would be disappointed. 

As happy as we were for our sellers, it's hard not to wish we had more units like this one for all the buyers who now have to still keep searching.

One home. Multiple offers. More buyers still waiting.

If you've been thinking about selling your co-op at Kensington Gardens in St. James, Long Island, this may be a great time to have a conversation. We have buyers looking, waiting, watching, and calling!

 Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff, REALTORS®

Cell: 631-805-4400

Lic. Associate Broker/Lic. R.E. Salesperson

www.crrli.com

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Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff | Licensed Associate Broker/ Licensed RE Salesperson | Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. | 255 Execultive Dr, Plainview, NY 11803 | crrli.com | Cell: 631-805-4400

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 good morning, Sheila and Larry.... that's always the problem when you have a listing that has had lots of offers... people keep hoping for more properties like it to pop up... and often they don't.

Aug 15, 2026 06:19 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I think those interested in selling (and of course moving to the Space Coast of Florida) should be on the phone with you right now. Sounds like a perfect time to sell. 

Aug 15, 2026 07:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Larry and Sheila.

Your story provides a good reminder that the limited inventory of homes for sale creates challenges for home buyers.

Aug 15, 2026 08:35 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sheila and Larry and I hope your phone is ringing with others in this neighborhood that saw all the cars for the open house and want to move.  Sent them to Denver and I will give you a 30% referral fee.

 

Aug 15, 2026 11:05 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Before I read the post, in my mind, I was hoping that the buyers would come. The interest would be strong. And the offers would follow FAST.  So, I am very happy to hear that is what happened!

Aug 15, 2026 11:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Larry and Sheila- the good news is that your sellers chose the right agents to help them sell their property. But there are many more potential buyers who were disappointed last week. If you are considering selling your property, they need to call you. 

Aug 15, 2026 03:17 PM