2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Home Star Professionals · Claudia Vaccaro ∙ Better Homes and...

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• The 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Professionals and Home/Auto Insurance Professionals do not pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list.

• Each professional is screened against state governing bodies to verify that licenses are current, and no disciplinary actions are pending.

• The inclusion of a real estate agent, mortgage professional or insurance professional on the final lists should not be construed as an endorsement by Five Star Professional or Hudson Valley Magazine.

• The research process incorporates a statistically valid sample in order to identify the professionals in the local market who score highest in overall satisfaction. These professionals are not included on the list unless their score is statistically valid.

For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.

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2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Home Professionals

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Mortgage Professionals

Home/Auto Insurance Professionals

Five Star Professional partnered with Hudson Valley Magazine to identify real estate, mortgage and insurance professionals in the Hudson Valley area who deliver outstanding service and client satisfaction. The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, as well as other consumers. Clients may also submit evaluations online. Phone, mail and online respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the provider to a friend. The research methodology allows no more than 7 percent of professionals in each category to receive the award. This year’s winners are listed and profiled in the following pages (see each award winner’s listing for more details).

Professionals who satisfied each of the following objective criteria were named a 2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Real Estate Agent, Five Star Mortgage Professional or Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional:

1. Received a qualifying client satisfaction rating.

2. Satisfied the applicable state licensing requirements.

3. Actively employed as a licensed professional for a minimum of three years.

4. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review.

5. Satisfied minimum client volume or production on a one-year and three-year basis (number and volume of transactions or number of client households served).

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All award winners are sorted by city and listed alphabetically by last name.

Five Star Real Estate AgentsFive Star Professional surveyed Hudson Valley area residents who purchased a home priced at more than $150,000 within a 15-month period (December 2011 to March 2013). The final list of 2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Real Estate Agents is a select group, representing less than 4 percent of real estate agents in the area. Evaluations were collected by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey.

All AreasDiane Bain ∙ Diane Bain Services Realty

Denise Bertolino ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Gail Bohlke ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Marion Bruhns ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Karina Bullayevskiy ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Robert Cappellini ∙ CENTURY 21

Maureen Carpenick ∙ Billesimo Real Estate

Linda Chevallier ∙ RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group

Yvonne Cohen ∙ Coldwell Banker

Mary Jo Coleman ∙ ERA Curasi Realty

Kimberly Coutant ∙ Realty Executives William-Sykes Realty

Eileen Daly ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Page 5

Verna Dawson ∙ RE/MAX Moniesworth Realty

Kathryn De Crosta ∙ John J. Lease, Realtors

Janet Delgado ∙ RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group

Carmen Di Biase ∙ Weichert, Realtors Page 5

Jeffrey Eraca ∙ RE/MAX Realty Center

Allan Erps ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Eileen Fesko ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Debra Gay ∙ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Erika Genovese ∙ ARC Realty #1 in Sales

Sanford Glazman ∙ William Raveis Baer & McIntosh

Christopher Hanson ∙ Keller Williams Realty

Marie Hoey ∙ More & More Real Estate

Frances Ingraham-Heins ∙ Heather Croner Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty

Marita Kenna ∙ Eugenia G. Anderson

Sherri Kerdesky ∙ Keller Williams Realty

Bruce Kocher ∙ Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty

Kathleen Kushner ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Sharon Kushner ∙ Realty Teams Corporation Page 5

Tamara LaBarbera ∙ CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group

Loren Lancaster ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Jean-Paul LePuil ∙ Weichert, Realtors/The Spiesman Group

Robin Luchins ∙ Realty Teams Corporation

Laurel Lustgarten ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Gregory Martin ∙ K. Fortuna Realty

Bonnie Massa ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Joann Maxwell ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Karen McAnney ∙ CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group Page 5

Vincent McGough ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Blake Michaud ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Ellen Murphy ∙ Wright Brothers Real Estate Page 4

Regina Murphy ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Barbara Novak ∙ CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group

John Oliveira ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Robyn Onufrey ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Marion Pardy ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Jane Pensiero ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Carolyn Peters-Baker ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Wayne Petterson ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Karin Poggio ∙ Keller Williams Realty

Laura Prince ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds

Eugene Rinchik ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Gloria Rivera ∙ Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United

Bruna Rondinelli ∙ Bruna Rondinelli Real Estate

Nancy Sardo ∙ Regal Homes & Properties

Toni Scalici ∙ Asset Property Services

Dorothy Schweizer ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Keith Seard ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Devorah Sekula ∙ Realty Teams Corporation

Alex Sharpe ∙ Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties

Diane Silverberg ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty

Mark Snyder ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Suzanne Stevens ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Laurel Sweeney ∙ Prudential Nutshell Realty

Rachel Taub ∙ Realty Teams

Elaine Thomas ∙ CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group

Susan Trugman ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Steven Vinti ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Maryann Williams ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Brian Woolsey ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties Page 4

AirmontRachel Baruchov ∙ Realty Teams Corporation

BeaconRandye Ackerman ∙ Prudential Serls Prime

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Charlotte Guernsey ∙ Gate House Realty

Stacie Romanelli ∙ JonCar Realty

Margaret Rose ∙ JonCar Realty

CarmelEileen Barrett ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Douglas Holly ∙ Holly Real Estate

CatskillWayne West ∙ CENTURY 21 New West Properties

Cold SpringKathyrine Tomann ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

CornwallKathleen Milich ∙ RE/MAX Benchmark Realty

East FishkillDianne Minogue ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

FishkillChristina Acuti ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Leonora Dilullo ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Denise Farmer ∙ Prudential Serls

Angela Ingham ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

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Five Star Real Estate AgentsAll award winners are sorted by city and listed alphabetically by last name.

Steve Pisciarino ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Dawne Salamone ∙ Prudential Serls

GoshenDiane Blanton ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand

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Ryan Degnan ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Jill Wilkins ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

HillsdaleMargaret Bower-Avenia ∙ Arthur Lee of Red

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HudsonJason Walch ∙ Coldwell Banker Bartolotta Realty

Bob Weinman ∙ Red Apple Realty

Hudson ValleyGeri Brucale ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

Jeannie Costanzo ∙ Keller Williams Realty

HunterPatricia Kelaher ∙ Gene Gordon Realty

KingstonEric Kitchen ∙ Paula J. Kitchen Real Estate

Edwin Maldonado ∙ Murphy Realty Group

MonroeAngelo Acierno ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Richard Froehlich ∙ RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group

Rachael Heiss ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Pam Levine ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Janet Rendle ∙ Weichert, Realtors

Celina Rofer ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Jessie Stern ∙ Weichert, Realtors

MonseyAsher Frankel ∙ MARK 1 Realty

Lonna Kin ∙ Rodeo Realty

MontagueAnnette Bauer ∙ CENTURY 21

Montgomery

Lucy Rosenberg ∙ ERA Curasi Realty

NanuetMichael Truiano ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real

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Linda Viglietta ∙ Weichert, Realtors

New CityGinny Biscow ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand

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Margo Bohlin ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Page 5

Jeanne Flynn ∙ CENTURY 21 Full Service

New PaltzSadia Bihi-Gilmour ∙ Coldwell Banker

Debra Dooley ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds Page 5

Terry Jacobus ∙ Colucci Shand Realty

New YorkTirtza Beer ∙ Realty Teams Corporation

NyackDonna Cox ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand

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OlivebridgeHeather Martin ∙ Keller Williams Realty/Heather

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PalisadesDiane Smith ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand

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PaulingLisa Liffland ∙ Houlihan Lawrence

Pine BushHenry Sudol ∙ Rita Levine Real Estate

PomonaRena Cohen ∙ Realty Teams

Port JervisJohn Nied ∙ Era Meloi Realty

PoughkeepsieAnn Scarano ∙ Realty Executives William-Sykes

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RedhookSandra Dellavecchia ∙ Prudential Serls Prime

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RhinebeckVicki Hickman ∙ H.H. Hill Realty Services

Linda Lindsay ∙ Paula Redmond Real Estate

SaugertiesRonnie Rebis ∙ Weichert, Realtors/The Spiesman

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Stone RidgeBrian Caffertey ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty

SullivanJudith Pagano ∙ John J. Lease, Realtors

Tuxedo ParkMaryAnn Mitchell ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Real

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WallkillRita Levine ∙ Rita Levine Real Estate Page 4

Wappingers FallsArleen Maisonet ∙ Prudential Serls Prime Properties

WarwickPatricia Brady ∙ Regal Homes & Properties

Carol Buchanan ∙ William Raveis Baer & McIntosh

Denise Schmidt ∙ Green Team Home Selling System

Christine Staritz ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Kimberly Starks ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Lucyann Tinnirello ∙ The Green Team Home Selling System

Claudia Vaccaro ∙ Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

WoodburyKim Chiapperino ∙ RE/MAX Benchmark Realty

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WoodstockSharon Breslau ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds

Christine Nielson ∙ Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty

Elizabeth Patrick ∙ Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty

Mercedes Ross ∙ Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty Page 5

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Rita Levine

2274 Rte. 300, P.O. Box 839 Wallkill, NY 12589 Office: (845) 895-8900 Cell: (845) 987-2897 [email protected]

Realtor Emeritus, CRS, GRI, CA

• 44-year history of sales excellence • New York State licensed real estate broker-owner • New York State Graduate, Realtors Institute • Member Council of Residential Specialists • New York State certifi ed real estate appraiser

I have had the good fortune my entire career to absolutely love what I do. For that, I thank my colleagues and clients, some of whom are now my dearest friends. Since its inception, Rita Levine Real Estate has been a leader in the mid-Hudson Valley. My company motto is, “Promises Made — Promises Kept.” My years of dedication have earned my clients’ trust, respect and referrals.

Ellen Murphy

53 S Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 Office: (845) 358-3050 Cell: (845) 480-1739ellen.murphy@wrightinnyack.comwww.ellen.wrightinnyack.com

A Commitment to Your Business

• Licensed Real Estate Assoc. Broker at a top boutique agency• A decade of real estate experience• A lifetime of Hudson Valley knowledge• A tenacious fact checker• A background in art, journalism and PR

“Home” is a word that carries so much emotional weight, and real estate transactions rely on many factors beyond day-to-day financial considerations.I am very aware of my responsibility to the buyers and sellers who rely on me for advice and assistance with decisions that can affect every aspect of their lives. I truly enjoy being a part of that process!

Two-year winner Brian Woolsey

1131 Route 55Lagrangeville, NY 12540

Office: (845) 905-8744Cell: (845) 797-6720

brian.woolsey@prudentialserls.combrianwoolsey.prudentialserls.com

Brian Woolsey

Experience and Ability Equals Success

• Market knowledge

• Market leader

• Ranked in the top 25 agents (MHMLS)

• Predominately referred

• Associate broker and property manager

I am a market leader for listing, sales and valuation of residential property. I have received an enviable reputation for integrity and professionalism. I constantly strive to gain a clear understanding of my clients’ real estate needs, and I am dedicated to achieving 100 percent customer satisfaction. With a combination of my diverse professional experiences and knowledge, I bring a fresh perspective to real estate.

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Thank you to my clients for helping me achieve the Five Star award. Helping buyers and sellers for the past 15 years has been so rewarding, and this recognition is such a great honor. I will continue to strive to make my clients’ homebuying and selling experience as seamless as possible.

300 Canal St.Goshen, NY 10924Cell: (845) 325-2090 Office: (845) 294-3100 [email protected]

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Margo has been the top agent in Rockland County since 1997 (Rockland County MLS). She covers the market from multimillion-dollar estates to co-ops. She fits all the pieces of the real estate puzzle together — from marketing to negotiating to closing. As a consistent top-producing Realtor, Margo is equipped to get the job done.

BHG Rand Realty New City, NY 10956 Cell: (845) 304-4140 [email protected] margobohlin.com

Margo Bohlin

Thank you to my clients for helping me receive this 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent award! I always strive to go the extra mile for my clients. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions. I take pride in helping my clients make the choice that is best for them with minimal stress!

Realty Teams Corp1609 Rte. 202Pomona, NY 10970Phone: (917) [email protected]

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Margaret Bower AveniaArthur Lee of Red Rock, Inc. RE(518) 697-9865 [email protected] in Vacation and Primary Homes

Eileen DalyBHG Rand Realty(914) 523-0039 [email protected] Thanks to All My Clients

Carmen Di BiaseWeichert, Realtors(845) 304-2305 [email protected] Broker, GRI, ABR®, SFR®

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Mercedes RossColdwell Banker Village Green RealtyAssociate Real Estate Broker(845) 750-1133 [email protected] 11-13 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY 12498

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remember it is all an investment in your future success.— Five Star award winner

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Five Star Professional surveyed more than 4,900 Hudson Valley homeowners. The final list of 2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Mortgage Professionals is a select group, representing less than 2 percent of mortgage professionals in the area. Evaluations were collected by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey.

Five Star Mortgage Professionals

All award winners are listed alphabetically by last name

Philip Baldessarre ∙ Putnam Capital Services

Stephen Chance ∙ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Susan Cooper ∙ Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Mike Delgado ∙ Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Angela Demaris ∙ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Brad Dixon ∙ Homestead Funding

Karen Fitzpatrick ∙ M&T Bank

Maryann Fuller ∙ Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Geoffrey Gold ∙ Homestead Funding

Fred Goncher ∙ Backyard Mortgage

Scott Gunst ∙ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Keith Hamilton ∙ Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Nancy Hamilton ∙ Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Brooke Jacob ∙ The Everest Equity Company

David Jedziniak ∙ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Patricia Leverenz-Riozzi ∙ Sawyer Savings Bank

Maria Lupicuti ∙ TBI Mortgage Company

Tracy Mackey ∙ Walden Savings Bank

Michael Maloney ∙ Homestead Funding Corporation

Nicholas Manganiello ∙ JPMorgan Chase Bank

Joseph May ∙ Real Estate Mortgage Network

Annette Murphy ∙ Sawyer Savings Bank

Michele Rizzi ∙ Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Gregory Romaine ∙ Homestead Funding

Rene Short ∙ Hudson United Mortgage

Laura Staerker ∙ Homestead Funding Corporation

Vincent Van Voorhis ∙ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Scott Wallingford ∙ RBS Citizens Bank

Ann Zeilingold ∙ First Meridian Mortgage

I want to thank all my clients for their support and for selecting me as a Five Star Mortgage Professional. I take great pride in meeting and exceeding the expectations of my clients. If you are thinking of purchasing a home or in the market to refinance, please give me a call for a free consultation.

1013 Rte. 6Mahopac, NY 10541Phone: (845) [email protected]

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Jeannie Acquisto ∙ The Valley Group

Jessie Birdsall ∙ Charles Quick & Associates Nationwide Insurance

Tom Broderick ∙ State Farm Insurance

Donald Dietrich ∙ Allstate Insurance Company

Ryan Dittmar ∙ RJD Agency

Roger Dwyer ∙ Allstate Insurance Company

Robert Gauzza ∙ Allstate Insurance Company

Kenneth Growney ∙ MetLife Solutions Group

Faisal Imran ∙ Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Vivian Lem ∙ State Farm Insurance

Andrew Massello ∙ Prudential Insurance

Bob Nachbaur ∙ State Farm Insurance

Belinda Orr ∙ Kallman Insurance Agency

Nicholas Podias ∙ Windgate Insurance Agency

Dawn Porcelli ∙ Ralph Ellis Insurance

Hyman Reichbach ∙ Aardvark Insurance

Steven Vitiello ∙ Allstate Insurance Company

Five Star Professional surveyed more than 4,900 Hudson Valley homeowners. The final list of 2014 Hudson Valley Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professionals is a select group, representing less than 1 percent of insurance professionals in the area. Evaluations were collected by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey.

Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professionals

My team and I are ready to help tailor your individual insurance program for you. With an average of 30 years working in the insurance industry, we have the experience and knowledge to protect what matters most to you. Our family has been providing this personal service and advice since 1956.

State Farm Insurance211 Main St., Ste. 3New Rochelle, NY 10801Phone: (914) 632-6000tom.broderick.lnle@statefarm.comwww.tombroderickinsurance.com

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