Westchester County, NY Real Estate News

Achievers are always accountable for results. And leadership fails when the leader does not hold all team members accountable. I am sure you have heard that many times before. You might have even heard it from a boss you had imploring you to “hold them accountable.” Some people see this as a prob... 12/09/2019

I am sure that everyone knows the song, Frosty the Snowman. "Frosty the Snowman” was written by Steve Nelson, who had just bought land in Armonk, NY and by Jack Rollins, a then-resident of  nearby White Plains, NY.Every year for the last 10 years there has been a Frosty parade in Armonk.  It happ... 12/03/2019

Your real estate organization is only as good as your people. Great people and great teams do not happen by accident. Creating a successful team requires right actions by the leadership.   There are two very important actions that must be taken by team leaders. First, you must start with the righ... 12/02/2019

Family is a very important part of my life.  I could not imagine not having the support of my entire family.  I am just now thinking of Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, GRI, WLS 's No Could of, Should of..  I am very glad that I was always in the position with my job where I could always put my family f... 11/26/2019

 It is true that we have two ears and one mouth. We should listen at least twice as much than we talk. Unfortunately, many times during a conversation we concentrate on our talking points rather than being guided by what we are hearing.This is not the best way be persuasive and certainly not a go... 11/25/2019

Having a good network means different things to different people.  I am grateful for all of the networks I have had.  My networks began long before my consulting practice and I am still benefiting from all of them.After I left Sears I realized that I had been in a corporate bubble.  My last role ... 11/19/2019

In your real estate brokerage or any other organization you need management and leadership. While management organizes and controls, leadership charts the way, innovates, and inspires the organization to new heights.  As a leader your role is to navigate your organization or your team through the... 11/18/2019

Just like the song I started off all alone but I am grateful for all of the friends that I have acquired along the way.  Before I was married more than 41 years I had friends but my dear wife multiplied the friends we have many times over.  I am so fortunate that my wife is such giver and a loved... 11/12/2019

 Stop worrying about how to do something and stop telling your staff how to do something. Instead, find your why and make sure their why is aligned with yours. Then the way (how) will present itself.Goal planning is not about writing down a list of tasks. Instead, it starts with a why which some ... 11/11/2019

PRICE REDUCTION - now $1,199,999 - 16 Hall Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, New York 10510. Luxurious 5 Bed, 3 full Bath, 2 half Bath Briarcliff Manor Center Hall Colonial w. circular driveway & 3 car garage on over an acre of beautifully landscaped property. Hardwood floors, custom tile work & wood a... 11/07/2019

I can say that I have had a career where I have enjoyed what I did.  I have enjoyed doing many interesting things during my many stops.  As a  Baby Boomer with lots of knowledge and experience and love mentor people who are newer in their HR careers.  I receive great satisfaction and reward from ... 11/05/2019

 Are you afraid to let go and is this hurting your business growth? To be totally clear I am not talking about compliance and standards.  I am talking about telling how to do everything rather than telling them what needs to be done. Why do you want to be a control freak when there is a much easi... 11/04/2019

According to records Halloween is one of the biggest holidays for commerce. Yes, trick or treating has become big business.Christmas is the biggest holiday for commerce.  It includes all of the house decorations.  But did you know that some areas go all out for Halloween.Here in Armonk we have tw... 10/31/2019

If you have had been doing great in your real estate group in the past that alone does not guarantee that it will continue in the future. To quote investment company advertisements, “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” You need to have a leading indicator. A leading indicator wou... 10/28/2019

Are there some habits or behaviors that you hope to eliminate next year?  It is good to eliminate bad habits but be committed to working on it.If bad habits were easy to change, we would have so much more success. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In fact, bad habits and bad behaviors are the ... 10/21/2019

Large Hasting on Hudson 4 bed, 2.5 bath Center Hall Colonial w. legal 1 bed, 1 bath accessory apartment in lower level making it a total of 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Good sized entry foyer opens up to living room w. fireplace, eat in kitchen, dining & family room plus powder room. Large terrace off... 10/17/2019

OPEN HOUSESunday October 20th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - 26 Pintail Rd Irvington NY 10533Irvington 5 bed, 3.5 bath custom Colonial built in 2015 overlooking picturesque Canada Goose Pond. Generous driveway leads to attached 2 car garage. Spacious, open & airy entry hall connects formal living & di... 10/17/2019

Owner will pay taxes for 1 year... luxurious, gorgeous, spacious... 5 bed, 3 full bath, 2 half bath Briarcliff Manor Center Hall Colonial w. circular driveway & 3 car garage on over an acre of beautifully landscaped property. Hardwood floors, custom tile work & wood accents as seen. Covered front... 10/16/2019

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a good leader? If you asked that question to a room full of people you would probably get different answers. That is because leadership is complex and situational. Leadership and management is much more complex than mastering an individual job. For ... 10/14/2019

Pocantico Hills Schools & Recreation - Large 5 Bed, 4.5 Bath Center Hall Colonial in sought after Kings Grant Way cul-de-sac set on flat 0.93 acres lot - Low Taxes!!! Spacious entry hall w/ 2 coat closets opens up to large LR w. wood burning fireplace, formal DR w. bow window, family room w/ wood... 10/10/2019