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Servpro visits our BHGRE Green Team Goshen Office
Creating Connections and Friends
Building strong business connections is essential for realtors. These connections allow you to provide your clients with the best recommendations and solutions for their needs. That’s why our Broker-Manager Krissy Many invited SERVPRO of North Orange County to our New Goshen office for a visit and a delicious lunch.
Lunch was not only enjoyable but also provided a valuable opportunity for both teams to get to know each other. Afterward, Brittany, the co-owner of Servpro shared with us the services they can provide to benefit our clients.
Servpro offers a wide range of services for both commercial and residential clients. Their free emergency manual for commercial clients is a great resource that can help ensure the safety of employees and customers in the event of an emergency.
On the residential side, their services for water damage, leaks, storm damage, fire restoration, mold remediation, vent cleaning, bio-hazard clean up, deep cleaning and trash-outs can help homeowners deal with a variety of issues that can arise in their homes.
Furthermore, Servpro is a local family-owned franchise started by Brittany’s parents. Following their retirement, She and her sister took over and are continuing to carry on the great service their parents started. Servpro is a company that values quality and customer satisfaction. Having Brittany and her sister at the helm ensures that this tradition will continue for years to come.
According to Krissy,
“I have known Brittany for 10 years and wouldn’t hesitate to call her with any questions. She is a source of info for our clients with many networking contacts that she is willing to share when you need to find the right vendor or professional.”
It’s clear that Servpro is a reliable and trustworthy company that can help both commercial and residential clients with a variety of needs. We are so happy to have gotten the opportunity to get to know more about them and we look forward to sharing their skills with our future clients.
Krissy Many Promoted to Broker Manager
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team is proud to announce that Kristine “Krissy” Many has been promoted to Broker Manager of our new Goshen Office.
Since beginning her Real Estate career in 2015 Krissy’s hard work and dedication has made her one of the best in the business. She has ranked as one of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team’s Top 10 agents for the last three years and counting. Additionally, she has accumulated over 100 Five Star reviews on her website which is not only a huge accomplishment but a homage to her devotion.
As a Real Estate Consultant, Krissy is committed to helping her clients achieve their real estate goals. She has gone above and beyond to expand her knowledge so that she is able to better assist her clients. In addition to passing the rigorous course to become an associate broker, Krissy has obtained multiple designations over the years. These include Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), as well as Commercial & Investment Real Estate Certification. Additionally, she went on to graduate from Dr. Karrass’s Effective Negotiations.
According to BHGRE President Vikki Garby:
“We are extremely fortunate to have Krissy Many as the Broker Manager of our new Goshen office. Giving Krissy this position was a very easy decision to make. Krissy has been one of the best mentors in our office for years. No matter how long you have been in this business, there is always something to learn. Krissy recognizes this and she consistently seeks ways to improve her service to her clients and is willing to share her knowledge with our agents. She also has excellent suggestions and ideas on how we can be better, for our agents and for our clients. Krissy is proactive, very personable, and easy to work with, all making her a great leader for our newest office. We can not wait to watch her thrive in her new role.”
Krissy’s vast knowledge of the business as well as her determination to excel in everything she does makes her the perfect fit for this position. Congratulations Krissy, we look forward to your continued success!
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team announces the opening of their new Office in Goshen, NY.
We at BHGRE Green Team are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Goshen, NY! When the original Green Team Home Selling System was founded we never could have imagined the success that would follow. Over the last 18 years, we have grown and expanded in many ways. From the opening of our first office in Warwick, then our Vernon office, and most recently our affiliation with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. The dedication and hard work of our team have undoubtedly contributed to our success and reputation as a trusted brokerage in the Hudson Valley and Northern NJ. With the addition of this new office, our team will be able to better serve our community and continue to build on our success.
Our newest office is sure to be a hot spot for our agents who need a comfortable and functional workspace. The spacious conference room and natural light will no doubt create an ideal environment for productive meetings and collaboration. Additionally, our team has access to a kitchenette as well as a cozy lounge for well-deserved breaks. To add to the sweetness of this new space, we are located right next to an ice cream shop. Overall, this new space is the perfect place for us to thrive and grow!
According to BHGRE Green Teams President Vikki Garby,
“We are so excited about our beautiful and conveniently located office in Goshen, NY. Our new location benefits from ample parking, close proximity to 17, and an ideal central location within Orange County. The goal was to find a location that would be convenient for agents who serve clients throughout the county. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team is growing and our new location is an important step towards our expansion. We look forward to making 40 Matthews St. home to many more agents as our company continues to grow. We invite you to stop by and visit us soon.”
James “Jimmy” Cosenza is now a Certified Real Estate Negotiator!
Better Home and Gardens Real Estate Green Team proudly announces that Jimmy has received his CREN designation!
Jimmy Cosenza is well-known as a ‘go-getter’ and will do whatever he needs to achieve his client’s goals. With great attention to detail, investigative skills, and top-notch problem-solving abilities Jimmy is an amazing Realtor to work with. Still, he always wants to ensure he provides the best possible service to every client that comes to him. This desire to expand his expertise is what pushed him to obtain his CREN designation.
According to NAR®, 83% of buyers and sellers consider negotiation skills very important. As an agent who is always looking for ways to expand his skills, Jimmy decided this designation would be an amazing asset to his clients. As a Certified Real Estate Negotiator he is prepared to tailor a specific negotiation strategy for both his buyers and sellers. Additionally, with this knowledge, he is ready to negotiate the highest price for his sellers and the lowest price for his buyers.
If you are looking for an Expert Realtor who is prepared to get you the best price for your current or future home, contact Jimmy!
Angela Murphy Earns her SRES Designation!
BHGRE Green Team is proud to announce that Angela is now a Seniors Real Estate Specialist!
Anyone who knows Angela Murphy knows that she never gives up. She will go above and beyond for every client she meets in order to help them achieve their goals. Her dedication never wavers and she is described by many as one of the most trustworthy, honest, and dependable agents in our community.
Angela is always searching for new ways to better herself and expand the skills she has to offer her clients. She decided to become a Senior Real Estate Specialist to enhance her expertise in serving the senior generation. With this designation, she can better advise mature clients when buying, selling, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.
Additionally, Angela plans to use this designation to offer downsizing workshops to help seniors in her community. In these workshops, she will teach seniors how to declutter, downsize, and prepare for their next real estate endeavor.
If you know anyone who needs this service, reach out to Angela at 845-987-4897 or look for the workshops in the paper or on Facebook.
Easter Bunny makes An “Egg-citing” visit!
There’s nothing as Egg-citing as a visit from the Easter Bunny!
When BHGRE Green Team learned the Easter Bunny would be visiting Vernon a little early this year we “hopped” right into action. On March 9th our agents, Joe Mackey, Kimberly Lasalandra, Toni Kreusch, Kristi Anderson, Amy Klypka, Charles Nagy, Barbara Tesa, and Peggy Bradfield all got together. They spent hours filling eggs for our fuzzy friend. They then spread them around during an easter egg hunt at our Vernon office on Saturday, April 1st. Once all the eggs were filled we could barely contain our excitement.
Finally, the wait was over, and our team rushed to the office to see the magic that the Easter Bunny had created. When Barbara Tesa, Kim Lasalandra, Peggy Bradfield, Kristi Anderson, Vikki Garby, Heidi Hyland, Toni Kreusch, and Ted Van Laar walked through the door they couldn’t believe their eyes. Despite the rainy weather, our office was full of festive Spring Vibes. There were decorations, treats, easter eggs, and The Easter Bunny himself!
Soon enough it was time for the fun to really begin. When the children and their families arrived at our office it was time to start the egg hunt. You could feel the air buzzing with excitement as they ran through the rooms collecting as many eggs as would fit in their baskets. Our team and the Easter Bunny cheered them on the entire time. Once all the eggs were found the Easter Bunny was happy to sit for photos with the kids.
Our team loves to see the joy that these events bring to the members of our community. This was an amazing experience for all of us and we can’t wait until we host our next fun event!
BHGRE Green Team’s 2022 Awards Ceremony
An afternoon to Celebrate one of our Most Memorable years yet
BHGRE Green Team’s 2022 awards ceremony was held on March 3rd at the Warwick Valley Country Club. This year was full of transformation, learning, and success for our team and we couldn’t wait to celebrate.
In May 2022, Vikki Garby stepped into the position of Green Team Realty’s new President. Since then she has invested countless hours of hard work into improving our company. Shortly after, our beloved Broker manager for our NY office, Lucyann Tinnirello stepped down. After being in this position since 2018 she decided it was time for her to begin focusing on working full-time with her clients. Carol Buchanan was chosen to take her place and has done a fantastic job as our NY office’s new Broker Manager.
Arguably our largest change came in July of 2022. After 17 years as an independent agency, the decision was made to affiliate with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. This opportunity was unparalleled; the marketing tools and training they provide to our agents give us a huge advantage in the business.
Getting the Afternoon Started…
Our President Vikki Garby started the afternoon with an inspiring speech. Since her promotion to president, she has made inspiring teamwork and improving the experience of our agents her priority.
Following Vikki’s speech, our CEO Geoffery Green stepped up to take the mic. He extended his appreciation to our agents as well as our “behind the scenes” team. He invited our ASMs, Natalee DiMichele and Morgan Beattie, and our Broker Managers Carol Buchanan, Kim Lasalandra, and Krissy Many. As well as our headquarters team, Nicole McCormick, Britanni Gaucher, Ryan Fischer, Lora Chandra, Vikki Garby, and Jane Steinhoff. These individuals keep our team running smoothly and help our sales associates be as successful as they can be.
He also thanked Linda VanDeWeert, our “jack of all trades” as well as Lucyann Tinnirello, NY’s former Broker manager.
After Geoff’s speech, our Marketing Director Nicole McCormick took over to start the awards.
The Emerald Elite, Yearly Sales Leader, and Citizen of the year awards go to… Kristi Anderson!
Kristi’s hard work and dedication to her clients and her career placed her at the top this year. She blew us away when she not only closed out 2022 with $12,422,350 in total sales volume but also was the top-selling agent in Vernon, NJ for 2022. She was proud to have helped 45 different families with their real estate dreams.
With all these accomplishments, it’s no surprise Kristi reached Emerald Elite status and received the Yearly Sales Leader award. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Kristi was selected as BHGRE Green Team’s Citizen of the year. This award is given in recognition of their valuable contributions and outstanding support to their community.
Congratulations Kristi!
The Platinum and Team Player of the Year awards go to… Barbara Tesa!
Barbara joined our team in 2017 and brought her 20 years of exceptional real estate experience. Over the years she has continued to excel and has become one of our top Sales associates. Barbara has been described as an intelligent, responsive, and hardworking agent who will stop at nothing to achieve her client’s goals. This professionalism and work ethic continue to set her apart from the competition and these qualities are what earned her the Platinum sales award for $8-11.99 Million in sales volume.
Additionally, Barbara also received one of the “Team Player of the year” awards. The recipient of this award is chosen by their peers to recognize their reliability, positivity, and dependability while exhibiting dedication and devotion to the agency and team.
Congratulations Barbara!
Gold Awards for $6-7.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Kristine Many, Chris & Megan Kimiecik, Vikki Garby, Charles Nagy, and Ted Van Laar.
Silver Awards for $3 to $5.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Tammy Scotto, Carol Buchanan, Nancy Sardo, Cara Dumond, Barbara Matchett, Ed Sattler, Tom Folino, Pip Klein, and Renee Williams.
Bronze Awards for $1.5 to $2.99 Million in Sales were presented to:
Robert Valentine, Linda VanDeWeert, Kimberly Lasalandra, Guillermina Tavares, Lucyann Tinnirello, Angela Murphy, Kathy Eubanks, Toni Vogel, Terry Gavan, Kathy Moran, Toni Kreusch, Britanni Gaucher, Vanessa Wight, and Jacque Kraszewski.
Team Players, Mentor, Citizens, Student, and Rising Stars of the Year…
Team Players are chosen by their peers, “in recognition of their reliability, positivity, and dependability while exhibiting dedication and devotion to the agency and team.” Our sales associates selected Barbara Tesa and Brian Cisek as the recipients of this award for 2022.
Krissy Many earned her award for Mentor of the Year “in recognition of her dedication, dependability, and devotion to Her mentees.”
Citizens of the Year are selected in recognition of their valuable contributions and outstanding support to our community. This award was given to Walter Ross and Kristi Anderson to recognize all they do for their communities.
Pip Klein was presented the “Student of the Year” award in recognition of her dedication and devotion to expanding her knowledge.
For the first time this year, we introduced the Rising Star award. This is given to agents to recognize their exceptional and ongoing growth in the Real Estate Profession. Barbara Matchett and Kathleen Moran were presented with these awards for their extraordinary success as newer agents.
Additional Awards…
Joseph Mackey was presented with the “Smallest Big Deal” award for 2022. This award was given to recognize his dedication to even the smallest of sales, proving that this career is about relationships and building long-lasting connections.
Teresa “Terry” Gavan was given the Legacy Award in recognition of the dedication she has shown over her 40-year career as a real estate agent. Afterward, she gave a wonderful speech recounting the amazing memories she has made over the years.
The Momentum Builder Award was given to Cara Dumond this year. This award is given to acknowledge “her ability to create the most positive and consistent momentum in her professional career while maintaining the same impetus reflected in many aspects of her personal life.” During Cara’s speech, she opened up about the many challenges she faced over the years. Her two children joined us for our award ceremony to show the support and pride they have for all their mother’s achievements.
Finally, Vanessa Wight was awarded a certificate for the “Funniest Survey Answer”. While preparing for our awards ceremony our associates were sent an “endless” amount of survey requests. Vanessa kept the entire team laughing with her humorous responses while completing them.
Time for food, fun, and friends…
Once the award presentations finished our team spent the rest of the afternoon celebrating. Despite the challenges, 2022 was an amazing year we won’t soon forget.
Meet Ken Garby
Ken Garby is bringing his investment real estate experience and extensive financial knowledge to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team!
Ken Garby grew up in Warwick, New York. Here he met his wife Vikki, President of BHGRE Green Team, and grew to have a strong love for the area.
Ken received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He and Vikki relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey soon after Ken began his career. Ken designed and built sewage treatment facilities and managed HVAC projects in NYC.
Ken soon discovered his passion for investing and decided to pursue a career in this field. He soon passed his Series 7, 55, and 63 exams and began his new career working on Wall Street. For seven years Ken excelled as a licensed Registered Representative working as a stock trader for one of Wall Street’s premier proprietary trading firms. Although his license is no longer active, the years of financial knowledge are a valuable asset to anyone looking to invest in real estate.
The Road to Real Estate
In 2005, Ken and Vikki began investing in Real estate, and in 2008 Ken stopped trading professionally and became a full-time Real Estate investor. By combining a strategy of accumulating rental properties and flipping houses, they now have 21 residential and 7 commercial units in Orange County that Ken manages. Ken is a strong negotiator and has extensive experience on both the buy and sell side of many transactions.
After starting their family, Ken and Vikki decided to return to Orange County to raise their children. Their son Zachary, and daughter Melina, went on to flourish in the Warwick Valley Central School District. Zach has since graduated and went on to attend Syracuse University and Melina is currently a Junior at Warwick Valley High School.
Ken and Vikki are proud parents who make sure to play an active role in their kids’ lives. Ken has loved coaching his kids’ soccer, baseball, and softball teams since they were young. Even now he continues to coach softball for the OC Bombers’ travel team that Melina plays on.
After returning to Warwick, Vikki became a licensed real estate agent and joined BHGRE Green Team. With hard work and dedication, Vikki was promoted to BHGRE Green Teams’ President in May of 2022.
After his wife became Green Team’s president Ken decided it was time to become a realtor himself. With almost 20 years of investment real estate experience and extensive financial knowledge, Ken knew this was the right move for him. Additionally, his skills and understanding of construction/flipping give him the ability to recognize the value of a house.
It is no doubt that a realtor with Ken’s knowledge and experience will be an unbeatable asset to every client that he meets.
Joe Mackey Rising Star in Real Estate & Basketball
Discovering his Passion
Joe Mackey grew up in Warwick and began playing for the WVCSD basketball team when he was in middle school. Throughout the years his dedication to the sport only continued to grow. During his two years of varsity, his team enjoyed a lot of success including a 15-5 record as a senior which is the best record Warwick has had in the last 15 years. Following this event, Joe knew that he wanted to become a coach.
After playing for the WVCSD throughout his middle and high school years, Joe attended Bucknell University. While there, he became a valuable member of their Division 1 basketball team. During his time at Bucknell, he learned about the coaching side of the sport and upon graduation, he knew he wanted to pursue it.
The travel and job relocation that comes along with being a college basketball coach can be difficult when it comes to family. Joe soon decided to become a High School coach and has never regretted this decision. It was the perfect opportunity to impact student-athletes and have the family and career he has always hoped for.
A Lucky Encounter
As luck would have it, in the summer of 2012 Joe was attending a graduation party when he ran into his former Junior Varsity coach, and fellow Green Teamer, Tom Folino. Tom was no stranger to Joe’s passion for the sport and asked him to join his staff as Varsity Assistant. After two years as Tom’s assistant Joe took over as the JV Head Coach. Three years later, when Tom Folino decided it was time to retire, Joe was promoted to the Varsity Head Coach and he hasn’t looked back.
“I had Joe as a student since he entered elementary school as a kindergartener. I then taught at the high school and had him as a student there as well. I was Joe’s junior varsity basketball coach his sophomore year. Joe has always been a leader and someone you can count on to do the right thing. He has an excellent rapport with all ages and genuinely cares about his players and staff. His knowledge and his ability to relay that to his players is what makes him stand out as a teacher/coach. He brings out the best in all of his players. We are fortunate to have him as our varsity basketball coach at Warwick High School.”
-Tom Folino
A Successful Career
Joe is now in his 11th year coaching the WVHS basketball team and 6th year as the Head Varsity Coach. His passion for the sport is reflected well in his team’s accomplishments. They started the season 11-0, a Warwick boy’s basketball school record. They have since set a new school record at 13-1 and it is Joe’s hope that they can continue to succeed.
Nine players returned for this season and they have been working out consistently since April of last year. With Joe’s expert guidance, his players have developed an excellent understanding of the game and what is expected of them.
“They trust the coaches and their peers and I think this has contributed significantly to how our season has gone thus far. We have worked extremely hard to build a culture that values work ethic, positive attitudes, and accountability.”
-Joe Mackey
In Joe’s previous five seasons of coaching, his team has made the playoffs four times. Although they have yet to win a playoff game Joe is confident that will change this season.
As an expert agent and coach, Joe will always give his clients the same 100% he gives his team.
BHGRE Green Team’s Pajama Drive
The Gift of a Cozy Night
Hundreds of children in our community have never had the opportunity to own their own pajamas. BHGRE Green Team decided to help our community by collecting brand new pajamas for children from ages Newborn to 18.
This fundraiser ran from November 14th – January 5th and we received a massive outpouring of support from our community and staff. Throughout the duration of the event, donations were dropped off at both our Warwick and Vernon offices.
At the end of the fundraiser, all the donations collected in our Warwick office were given to Inspire, Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association. This group provides various outpatient, educational, and support services for individuals of all ages and abilities. Inspire then went on to share these pajamas with other charities. A few of the recipients were Fearless!; HONOR; Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, NY; The Alamo; and Inspire Kids Preschools.
Additionally, everything collected in our Vernon office collected was given to Project Self-Sufficiency. Project Self-Sufficiency serves families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon. Their mission is to provide support to low-income single parents while they obtain the skills necessary to achieve economic independence.
We are so happy to have helped support these wonderful organizations and look forward to doing it again next year.
