Category Archives: Dutchess County

The Importance of Using a Professional Photographer – even for a Rental!

Posted on June 25 2013 by Gay E. Rosen

  I learned the other year the importance of using professional photography – even with a rental. Why you might ask when we will only be receiving a small remuneration for listing a rental? For several reasons..   1) The … Continue reading →

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Christie’s Real Estate Affiliates Conference – June, 2013

Posted on June 12 2013 by Gay E. Rosen

Each year, Christie’s invites its affiliates (and their agents) into their New York Saleroom  at Rockefeller Plaza for a day’s learning extravaganza. This year was no exception to the information that was shared. Upon entering the building, I had to pass … Continue reading →

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CRS Week – June 24th – 28th, 2013 – Great Opportunities to Hone Your (our) skills

Posted on May 19 2013 by Gay E. Rosen

Invest In Your Greatest Asset New York,  June, 2013 The best real estate practitioners in the business take their careers seriously. They know that, to be successful, they must continually hone their skills and learn leading-edge strategies that will keep … Continue reading →

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Re BarCamp 2013 – SEO for Real Estate

Posted on January 16 2013 by Gay E. Rosen

Re BarCamp  is an ‘ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment’ . Organized by the Lucky Strikers Social Media Club each year (a devoted and intelligent group of professionals), they make it … Continue reading →

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Legalize it BEFORE you Sell your home!

Posted on December 29 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

This year, more than any other, I came across quite a few homes that featured an illegal deck, bathroom, etc. Many times it is obvious, and other times not so… I found that many times the agents would not list … Continue reading →

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It Pays to call the Right People – Before you have a problem!

Posted on December 29 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

I had written a post in January 2011 on the importance of using licensed contractors and the RIGHT people……  Times are tough, but regardless of that people will always try and save money for home repairs. I have seen the … Continue reading →

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Easy Access to Listings (& Sales) for both Buyers and Sellers

Posted on December 28 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

IDX  (Internet Data Exchange) allows someone to search for properties in the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). An agent can also personalize that IDX program to also better service his/her potential customers and clients. Why?  Everyone is busy, and what better way … Continue reading →

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Does your house have any Issues?

Posted on December 27 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

I think we will all agree that the current first-time ‘internet savvy’ first time home buyer expects perfection. After all, they have read that it is ‘their market’ there are a multitude of properties available to them on the market, … Continue reading →

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Size Always Matters – but so does Price!

Posted on December 27 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

I was contacted by a family this past week, wanting to meet with me..their home is currently on the market at a high price, and wanting their home to be listed by another agent at a still high price, but … Continue reading →

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Yes, there is an Attic!

Posted on December 27 2012 by Gay E. Rosen

In truly representing my sellers, I report back everything to them… good or bad… I would like to feel that it is my responsibility, and in the long-run, no-one has any misunderstandings/we all know what is transpiring as it occurs…… … Continue reading →

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