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Meet Lorraine Weber
Lorraine Weber, a graduate of Long Island University; has an Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education. She worked in the Island Park School District for many years before leaving to raise a family. With the kids off to school and a mind for business Lorraine took to the real estate industry. She has been a Real Estate Professional for nearly a decade. Additionally, she is a Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys staying active and making fitness a part of her life.
Lorraine joined Century 21 American Homes 1 ½ years ago and has quickly reached the List of Top 100 Century 21 Agents in the New York Metro area. She continually achieves successful results by going the extra mile and exceeding her customer's and client's expectations.
As an Oceanside Resident for 23... 9
Meet Kelly Cafiso
Before beginning her Real Estate Career Kelly Cafiso was a stay at home mom. Being a mother of three boys, Kelly wanted to work while still being near her children. She was looking for a career flexible enough to meet the demands of her schedule and Real Estate allowed her to do just that.
In only 6 short years Kelly Cafiso has risen to one of the company's top agents. According to Kelly, "To be successful in Real Estate you need to work hard, be determined, keep in touch with customers and build relationships." She is living proof that a stay at home mother can make a great career in Real Estate and still have time for her children.
Kelly says, "One of the most satisfying aspects of Real Estate is helping people to start a family in their first home. " Real Estate is a great way to help people and earn a s... 6
Real Estate Career Mixer: Marianne Widmann
The Real Estate Career Mixer is just under two weeks away! If you're thinking about a career change come to our mixer on June 18th, and ask Marianne Widmann, one of our Local Expert Agents in attendance.
Marianne Widmann is a resident of East Meadow, and holds her Associate Broker License in our East Meadow Office. Marianne attended Nassau Community College and SUNY Geneseo .Before Real Estate, Marianne worked in the banking industry and also as a Lab Tech. Twenty-one years ago she earned her New York State Real Estate License and has succeeded every year since as a top producing agent. An experienced Real Estate professional, she prides herself in managing the details, and making every purchase or sa...
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How to Win a Competitive Bid for Your Next House
With housing prices continuing to increase due to a low housing inventory, the market is proving to be competitive as buyers attempt to secure their dream home. According to Don Frommeyer, CRMS, President of NAMB (The National Association of Mortgage Professionals), there are several techniques potential buyers can utilize to make sure their offer sticks in the midst of a bidding war.
"Many people think the real estate market is easy for buyers, but in reality, it's still quite vigorous and with fewer houses on the market, buyers must set themselves apart with competitive bids," says Frommeyer.
Below are the techniques Frommeyer suggests considering to maintain a competitive bid:
- Escalation Clauses: An esca... 5
Real Estate Career Mixer: Michele Muldoon
The Real Estate Career Mixer is just under two weeks away! On June 18th, one of our Local Expert Agents, Michele Muldoon will be in attendance.
Michele Muldoon is an agent in our Wantagh Office. She graduated from Long Island University with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration. Her work experience after graduation included Morgan Stanley where she worked in Commodities. She later worked extensively in credit and collections on Long Island. Thirteen years ago, she entered the Real Estate Industry, found her niche, and never looked back. She loves helping homeowners and buyers with all of their Real Estate needs. Her customer service...