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4 Habits of Successful Luxury Real Estate Professionals — RISMedia

4 Habits of Successful Luxury Real Estate Professionals — RISMedia

For luxury serious estate industry experts, issues typically really don’t keep the exact same for very extended. Industry traits can fluctuate about as regularly as the climate forecast, however the most productive higher-tier genuine estate experts are often ready to adapt and flourish no make any difference what arrives their way.

Why is that? Mainly because these luxurious real estate industry experts have adopted some distinct features that have driven them to realize success. If you are searching to improve your very own results in the luxury authentic estate industry, you will want to make note of these routines and work on incorporating them into your individual vocation.

1) Have a successful state of mind

Imagine it or not, your over-all state of mind can have a substantial impact on your good results in the luxury real estate industry. When you feel positively and really feel that very good matters are coming your way, you absolutely can manifest this into existence. That is because your frame of mind instantly impacts your every day actions, behaviors and possibilities. With an optimistic mindset, your self confidence will soar and the rest will adhere to. After all, if you have been doing the job with a luxury serious estate expert to help market your property, would not you want that person to be positive and self-confident in their strategy?

2) Master your sector

The most effective luxury real estate industry experts are also true masters of their markets. Each and every and every single day, they established apart time to study the most recent market place developments so that they by no means miss a conquer. They’re always seeking for the most up-to-day details and market place news that will benefit their clientele and give them with a competitive edge.

If you’re wanting to develop into a learn of your possess sector, start off dedicating a part of each and every day (or week) looking into the latest information and traits in your precise industry. Get to know the best sources for dependable and timely news in your market place and contemplate signing up for email newsletters or alerts. This way, you’ll never ever tumble behind.

3) Networking temperament

You’ve in all probability figured this out previously, but networking is important for luxurious serious estate specialists. Pretty couple of genuine estate gurus have gotten wherever they are currently without the need of extensive assist from some others in the subject. They have labored really hard to construct and manage associations not just with other luxury serious estate gurus, but also house loan lenders, appraisers, and even current consumers.

Seeking to consider your personal networking to the next stage? Begin by creating an true networking list that involves names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and particulars about each and every make contact with. From there, come across innovative approaches to examine in and remain in contact. This could be one thing as straightforward as sending a hand-composed card to an current client on the anniversary of their closing date or following up with fellow luxurious actual estate pros by means of electronic mail.

4) Always discovering and enhancing

The most effective luxurious authentic estate experts have realized that the sector is as dynamic as it is aggressive. As a final result, they are always on the lookout for strategies to set themselves aside by way of instruction and coaching. Continuing education is very important in the luxury real estate marketplace, specially if you want to differentiate and enhance your individual expertise. Committing to coaching sessions, lessons, and even pursuing special distinctions/certifications can make all the change in your accomplishment as a luxurious actual estate expert.

Take into account, for case in point, earning your Accredited Luxurious House Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS™) designation via The Institute, and having our instructive education to stage up your profession as a luxurious real estate specialist.

Learn new degrees of accomplishment today

When all luxury true estate pros have their have “recipe” for achievement, these are just a handful of characteristics that numerous of them have in popular. If you are searching to increase your possess achievement in the luxurious market, it is worthy of your time to emphasis on adopting these patterns in your personal professional existence. From there, you can get a aggressive edge and turn into a accurate learn of your area sector, surpassing your very own aims while exceeding your clients’ expectations time and time yet again.

The Institute for Luxury Household Advertising is a premier independent authority in teaching and designation for real estate brokers doing the job in the higher-tier residential marketplace.

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Luxury real estate firm with ties to ‘Real Housewives’ opens 1st Virginia franchise in Chesapeake – The Virginian-Pilot

Luxury real estate firm with ties to ‘Real Housewives’ opens 1st Virginia franchise in Chesapeake – The Virginian-Pilot

A Beverly Hills, California, luxury dwelling brokerage agency with ties to reality series like “The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Million Greenback Listing Los Angeles” is now open in Hampton Roads.

The Agency opened a new franchise site Tuesday in Chesapeake. The new place is the very first Company franchise in Virginia and joins a community of additional than 65 workplaces across the United States and internationally. It will be led by taking care of partners Alan and Betsy Thompson.

In an announcement, The Company CEO and founder Mauricio Umansky reported the group was energized to arrive in Hampton Roadways.

“Alan and Betsy Thompson are two of the most accomplished serious estate brokers in the place, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to The Agency spouse and children, being aware of they will be remarkable stewards of our brand name and tradition,” Umansky said.

Alan Thompson has 3 decades of genuine estate practical experience in luxury properties. He has sold much more than $400 million in actual estate across his profession and overseen a lot more than 50,000 transactions as a principal broker and proprietor of Fortunate Homes in Chesapeake.

Alan Thompson

Alan Thompson

“Our booming authentic estate marketplace holds great synergy with The Agency’s global brand and huge network of partners,” he mentioned in the announcement.

Fellow taking care of companion Betsy Thompson specializes in household profits throughout the area, which includes in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Smithfield, Poquoson and York County. She has been voted the No. 1 agent in the location by Coastal Virginia journal for three straight a long time.

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Alan Thompson said the place will start with a few agents with ideas to recruit more.

The Thompsons embody what The Company seems to be for in handling companions, Jim Ramsay, executive vice president for franchise product sales, said in an electronic mail.

Betsy Thompson

Betsy Thompson

“Their skilled working experience and enthusiasm for the true estate small business, along with their potent feeling of regional group in Chesapeake and its bordering regions, we imagine is a perfect match for The Agency as we make our way into the Virginia market place,” Ramsay stated.

The Company has been on an growth spree recently. The group has opened 22 new corporate and independently owned offices all through the previous yr. Over and above branding, the franchise spots have accessibility to the firm’s leadership, advertising and marketing, community relations, coaching, tools and technologies.

The agency also debuted its very own Netflix fact sequence “Buying Beverly Hills” on Nov. 4. The series follows Umansky and his children Farrah, Brittany, and Alexia Umansky as they navigate the luxurious dwelling market in Southern California.

Umansky and spouse Kyle Richards also surface on “The True Housewives of Beverly Hills” and various brokers from The Agency has built appearances on previous seasons of “Million Greenback Listing Los Angeles.”

Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345, trevor.metcalfe@pilotonline.com

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Mount Sinai – Island Estates 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Beauty Nestled On A Quiet Cul-De-Sac!

TIME FOR GIVING 2022

Kids under 12

THE ARGYLE THEATRE
BABYLON
Treat that special child in your life to a performance of The Happy Elf. Performance dates from November 19th, 2022 –January 1st, 2023.
argyletheatre.com

BROOKHAVEN HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR
HOLTSVILLE ECOLOGY SITE
Take the family to enjoy the Brookhaven Holiday Light Spectacular! Enjoy festive lighted displays for the holidays during this indoor walk-through show. For details and tickets, visit .brookhavenny.gov/holiday

CELEBRATE ST. JAMES
ST. JAMES
Celebrate St. James will be hosting a Children’s Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec.10th. Sing-a-long, Story Time, Cookie Decorating and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Visit our website for registration.
www.celebratestjames.org

STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
STONY BROOK
This holiday season, be sure your home is equipped with smoke and CO detectors,
9-volt batteries, flashlights, escape ladder, battery operated radio, hurricane preparedness kit and a residential sprinkler system.

Teens

THE ARGYLE THEATRE
BABYLON
The Argyle Theatre offers a variety of musical theatre programs for that aspiring performer. Visit our website for a list of upcoming classes.
argyletheatre.com

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Explore Long Island’s changing downtowns for a unique gift for that special teen. Visit discoverlongisland.com/shopsmall for exclusive savings.

New parents

STALLER CENTER
STONY BROOK
A gift card for a live performance or a pass to the Stony Brook Film Festival is a gift that will be welcomed by any new parent. Visit our website or box office for your purchase.
stallercenter.com

STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
STONY BROOK
This holiday season, be sure your home is equipped with smoke and CO detectors,
9-volt batteries, flashlights, escape ladder, battery operated radio, hurricane preparedness kit and a residential sprinkler system.

Grandparents

JEFFERSON’S FERRY
SOUTH SETAUKET
Schedule your tour today for Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community with the benefits of Life Care. Get the care you need, if you need it.
jeffersonsferry.org

JEFFERSON’S FERRY
SOUTH SETAUKET
Planning for retirement? Jefferson’s Ferry is expanding their wellness-focused community. Call our sales department for additional information and to schedule a tour.
jeffersonsferry.org

MOLONEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Our family is there for your family year-round. Happy Holidays!
moloneyfh.com

O.B. DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, MILLER PLACE, CENTEREACH
Planning your final arrangements in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family. Visit our website to learn more about our Dignity Memorial Personal Planning Guide.
dignitymemorial.com

SEISKAYA BALLET
STONY BROOK
Who deserves that special treat? The grandparents, of course! They’ll enjoy a tantalizing evening of Seiskaya Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at the Staller Center. Visit Seiskaya.com for additional information.
seiskaya.com

SUFFOLK VASCULAR & VEIN CENTERS
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, HAUPPAUGE, RIVERHEAD
During the holidays, we spend more time on our feet. Do you suffer from leg pain or have varicose veins? We can help. Contact us at one of our three locations.
suffolkvascular.com

Couples

CHARIOT COLLISION CENTER
EAST SETAUKET
A gift certificate for a complete auto detailing, inside and out.
chariotautocollision.com

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
EAST SETAUKET
The Real Estate market in our area is thriving and Douglas Elliman is here to help you safely maximize your most valuable asset. Call Team East Setauket today and ask us how we can help you join our growing list of sold homes.
elliman.com

THE PAUL W. ZUCCAIRE GALLERY
STONY BROOK
The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University has a new exhibit opening in
November – “Revisiting 5 + 1”. The exhibit will run through March 31, 2023. Visit our website for additional information.
zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu

STALLER CENTER
STONY BROOK
Passes to the Stony Brook Film Festival make an awesome gift for date night!! Visit our website for details.
stallercenter.com

SUFFOLK VASCULAR & VEIN CENTERS
PORT JEFF STA., HAUPPAUGE, RIVERHEAD
During the holidays, we spend more time on our feet. Do you suffer from leg pain or have varicose veins? We can help. Contact us at one of our three locations.
suffolkvascular.com

THREE VILLAGE INN
STONY BROOK
Ring in the New Year with the one you love! Our holiday getaway package includes accommodations, dinner, champagne and more. Packages start at $480/couple. Visit our website for additional information.
threevillageinn.com

Colleagues & corporate

THE ARGYLE THEATRE
BABYLON
A gift card to The Argyle Theatre makes the perfect gift for the theater enthusiast in your life. Visit our website for a list of upcoming performances.
argyletheatre.com

BON BONS CHOCOLATIER
HUNTINGTON VILLAGE
A box of hand-crafted Chocolates from Bon Bons makes the perfect gift for your boss or colleague. You can make a selection or pick up our pre-assorted boxes in a variety of sizes. Favor boxes can be ordered for your holiday party. A range of corporate gifts, baskets or gift certificates are available.
bonbonschocolatier.com

EAST WIND LONG ISLAND
WADING RIVER
Thank your staff with a Gift Card from East Wind for a getaway, dining, or relaxing spa experience. Book a holiday party for the entire staff.
eastwindlongisland.com

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
STONY BROOK, HAUPPAUGE, PORT JEFF STATION
Thank your staff and corporate clients with Jersey Mike’s catering. Choose from our subs in a box or personal boxed lunches and remember our cookie and brownie trays for dessert. Gift certificates available.
jerseymikes.com

KUNZ GREENHOUSEES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Poinsettias grown in our own greenhouses. Choose from a selection of sizes, colors and varieties. Featuring our Princettia in pink or white. We also carry a large selection of plants perfect for offices or home.
kunzgreenhouses.com

SETAUKET KITCHEN AND BATH
SETAUKET
Cheer and charm your friends and colleagues by investing in a handsome new bar to entertain at home.
setauketkitchens.com

STALLER CENTER
STONY BROOK
Tickets to a performance at the Staller Center make the perfect gift for those special colleagues. From theater, musical acts and dance to comedy and film, the Staller Center offers it all.
stallercenter.com

SUFFOLK VASCULAR & VEIN CENTERS
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, HAUPPAUGE, RIVERHEAD
During the holidays, we spend more time on our feet. Do you suffer from leg pain or have varicose veins? We can help. Contact us at one of our three locations.
suffolkvascular.com

Grab bags, stocking stuffers

BON BONS CHOCOLATIER
HUNTINGTON VILLAGE
Who doesn’t like a $20 gift certificate from Bon Bons for their Secret Santa? We also offer lots of small, sweet things for your stockings…. favor boxes of chocolates, toys, candy, novelty socks, chocolate covered pretzels and more!
bonbonschocolatier.com

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Long Island Lighthouse Socks. Show your Long Island pride with these fun stocking stuffers that are a must have for every local. $15
shop.discoverlongisland.com

SEA CREATIONS
PORT JEFFERSON
No need to search around town. Sea Creations has all the best stocking stuffers!
seacreations.com

THE SHOPPES AT EAST WIND
WADING RIVER
Find a variety of gifts for everyone on your list including family, teachers, caregivers, etc. Gift cards available. Shop Small Shop Local.
eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes

For the home

ARCHDEACON AGENCY
LAKE GROVE
Be sure you have adequate coverage for your home as the winter weather approaches. Call or stop by our new Lake Grove location for a free quote.
archdeaconagency.com

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Discover Long Island X Hamptons hand poured candle. Each candle is made using natural, clean-burning SOY and high-quality fragrance blends. Take a piece of the Hamptons home with you. $30
shop.discoverlongisland.com

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
EAST SETAUKET
The Real Estate market in our area is thriving and Douglas Elliman is here to help you safely maximize your most valuable asset. Call Team East Setauket today and ask us how we can help you join our growing list of sold homes
elliman.com

J.M. TROFFA HARDSCAPE, MASON & BUILDING SUPPLY, INC.
EAST SETAUKET
Transform your backyard into the perfect place to entertain or relax with a complete outdoor kitchen island, fireplace, and fire pit. We carry the supplies you will need and work with your contractor.
troffahardscape.com

JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS
E. SETAUKET
No holiday is complete without the magic, warmth and beauty of a fireplace in your own home. Joseph [email protected] 9 has everything to light up your holidays and backyard fun through the seasons. Your full-service masonry and landscape supply center.
troffa.com

KUNZ GREENHOUSES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Bird Houses make the perfect gift! Choose from a selection of whitewashed bird houses or a locally handmade custom bird house. We also offer many other gift items. Starting at $19.99
kunzgreenhouses.com

OLD COUNTRY TILE
PORT JEFFERSON STATION & WESTBURY
Spruce up your home with beautiful new tile. Choose from a large selection of wall tiles, floor tiles, backsplashes, LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and outdoor tiles. Visit our Port Jefferson Station or Westbury locations to browse our beautiful displays.
oldcountrytile.com

SETAUKET KITCHEN AND BATH
SETAUKET
Discover what a gorgeous new kitchen will do for the value of your home. Inquire about our free estimates or stop into our showroom.
setauketkitchens.com

STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
STONY BROOK
This holiday season, be sure your home is equipped with smoke and CO detectors,
9-volt batteries, flashlights, escape ladder, battery operated radio, hurricane preparedness kit and a residential sprinkler system.

For pets

ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS VETERINARY OFFICE, P.C.
EAST SETAUKET
Give your pet something they can smile about this holiday with a professional dental cleaning. It’s important to their overall health. Appointments available for routine visits at your convenience with late night and weekend hours.
animalhealthwellness.com

CORNER ANIMAL HOSPITAL
SETAUKET
Give the gift of health with a yearly checkup and be sure to include flea and tick protection all year.
corneranimal.com

COUNTRYSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
PORT JEFFERSON
Looking for that perfect gift for your family’s furry friend? Treat them to a “spa day” at Countryside. We offer baths and grooming and a complimentary mani/pedi is always included.
countrysideportjeff.com

Health & beauty

ANDREW MASTRONARDI, DMD
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Whiter teeth for the holidays! Holiday special: take home trays – $250. In-office whitening – $250. Gift certificates available.
mastronardidental.com

NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Expert cancer care right here on Long Island. Physicians on call 24/7. World class physicians offering cutting edge technology. Visit our website for additional information.
nycancer.com

O.B. DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, MILLER PLACE, CENTEREACH
Planning your final arrangements in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give.
dignitymemorial.com

PRECISION PILATES AND WELLNESS, LLC
NESCONSET
Want to get stronger, longer and feel great in your body? Then The Ultimate Black Friday Sale is perfect for you! Six Semi-Privates in 2 weeks. At Precision Pilates, we use every coil of every spring to get you the results you need (and make sure you have fun in the process!) $149
precisionpilatesny.com

ST. JOHNLAND NURSING CENTER
KINGS PARK
St. Johnland Nursing Center provides skilled nursing care for your loved ones. We offer Alzheimer’s/Dementia care, head injury rehab, adult day health care and social day care services. Visit our website for further info.
stjohnland.org

STONY BROOK VISION WORLD
STONY BROOK
Be in style this holiday season with our Culper eyewear. Exclusive eyewear by Kazuo Kawasaki, Italee Optics, Prodesign, Oakley, Lacoste, Juicy Couture, Cazal, Jaguar, Porsche Design Carrera and more.
stonybrookvisionworld.com

SUFFOLK VASCULAR & VEIN CENTERS
PORT JEFF STA., HAUPPAUGE, RIVERHEAD
During the holidays, we spend more time on our feet. Do you suffer from leg pain or have varicose veins? We can help. Contact us at one of our three locations.
suffolkvascular.com

Family

THE ARGYLE THEATRE
BABYLON
Treat the family to a performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Performance dates: 11/10/2022 – 1/1/23.
argyletheatre.com

BROOKHAVEN HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR
HOLTSVILLE ECOLOGY SITE
Take the family to enjoy the Brookhaven Holiday Light Spectacular! Enjoy festive lighted displays for the holidays during this indoor walk-through show. For details and tickets, visit brookhavenny.gov/holiday

CHEESE AND SPICE MARKET
WADING RIVER
We carry a large selection of teas, teaware, cheeses, spices, salts and rubs as well as many gourmet items perfect for gift baskets.
cheesespicemarket.com

COACH REALTORS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Looking for that forever home in 2023? Let Coach Realtors make that dream a reality. Our knowledgeable agents are looking forward to working with you. Visit our website. coachrealtors.com

COUNTRYSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
PORT JEFFERSON
Looking for that perfect gift for your family’s furry friend? Treat them to a “spa day” at Countryside. We offer baths and grooming and a complimentary mani/pedi is always included.
countrysideportjeff.com

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Unisex “Where I Belong” Champion crewneck. Stay warm in our navy blue Champion pullover sweatshirt screen printed with our exclusive “Where I Belong” design. $38
shop.discoverlongisland.com

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE
EAST SETAUKET
Looking to make a fresh start in 2023? Contact Douglas Elliman Real Estate to help you find that forever home!
elliman.com

GENREADY, INC.
KINGS PARK
Never be without power again. GenReady specializes in the installation of Generac generators. With over 41 years of experience, we are committed to good service and installation practices. Your family will thank you!
getgenready.com

HAMLET WINE & LIQUORS
SETAUKET
Stop by and we will help you choose the right wine to make any holiday meal memorable. Choose from hard-to-find wines, champagne, sparkling wines, Prosecco and Kosher wines. Custom gift baskets available.

ISLANDA EMPANADA
ROCKY POINT, RONKONKOMA, MEDFORD, DEER PARK, COMMACK, MERRICK, SHIRLEY, OAKDALE & LINDENHURST
Island Empanada will cater your special occasion with a taste of the islands in every bite.
islandempanada.com

JEFFERSON’S FERRY
SOUTH SETAUKET
Looking to make a move in 2023? Jefferson’s Ferry is adding 60 new independent living apartment homes. Call today to schedule your tour.
jeffersonsferry.org

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
STONY BROOK, HAUPPAUGE, PORT JEFF STATION
Catering for all your family events. Choose from our subs in a box or personal boxed lunches and remember our cookie and brownie trays for dessert. Gift certificates available.
jerseymikes.com

JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS
EAST. SETAUKET
No holiday is complete without the magic, warmth and beauty of a fireplace in your home. Joseph [email protected] 9 has everything to light up your holidays and backyard fun through the seasons. Your full-service masonry and landscape supply center.
troffa.com

LAW OFFICE OF TARA SCULLY, P.C.
PORT JEFFERSON
Give your family the gift of having all your legal affairs in order using a holistic approach this holiday season.
tarascully.com

MARK FREELEY
WOODBURY
I am a dedicated New York Personal Injury attorney with over 30 years of experience. Free consultation available 24/7. Let me help get your case the results you are looking for.
northshoreinjurylawyer.com

THREE VILLAGE MEALS ON WHEELS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Could you or someone you know benefit from our service? We deliver 2 nutritious, affordable meals, Monday – Friday.
3villagemealsonwheels.org

MOLONEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Our family is there for your family year-round. Happy Holidays!
moloneyfh.com

NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Expert cancer care right here on Long Island. Physicians on call 24/7. World class physicians offering cutting edge technology. Visit our website for additional information.
nycancer.com

PASTA PASTA
PORT JEFFERSON
Thank you for making us one of Port Jefferson’s favorite restaurants for over 30 years. We cater to you on and off premises. Personal service and intimate setting for lunch or dinner from 4 to 60 guests. Think of us for your holiday party catering needs. We offer a large selection of hot and cold party food and platters. Experience dining that can only be described as truly magnificent.
pastapastaportjeff.com

PJ CINEMAS
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
You’ll never go wrong with a gift certificate to PJ Cinemas, where kids, seniors and matinees are just $6.50. Come see a movie today.
mypjcinemas.com

SEISKAYA BALLET
STONY BROOK
Create a holiday tradition. Enjoy a scrumptious performance of The Nutcracker ballet at the Staller Center for the Arts.
seiskaya.com

SETAUKET KITCHEN AND BATH
SETAUKET
Gather the family all year round in a delightful new entertainment room designed with cabinetry selected with your taste and budget uppermost in mind.
setauketkitchens.com

STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
STONY BROOK
This holiday season, be sure your home is equipped with smoke and CO detectors,
9-volt batteries, flashlights, escape ladder, battery operated radio, hurricane preparedness kit and a residential sprinkler system.

STONY BROOK VISION WORLD
STONY BROOK
Be in style this holiday season with our Culper eyewear. Exclusive eyewear by Kazuo Kawasaki, Italee Optics, Prodesign, Oakley, Lacoste, Juicy Couture, Cazal, Jaguar, Porsche Design Carrera and more.
stonybrookvisionworld.com

SWEET MELISSA’S CANDY SHOPPE at THE SHOPPES AT EAST WIND
WADING RIVER
A custom box of candy is a perfect gift for the child of any age. Candy by the pound, fresh fudge, novelties, truffles and more.
eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes

THE LAW OFFICES OF TSUNIS GASPARIS, LLP
ISLANDIA
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Matrimonial, Family Law and general legal matters. Visit our website for additional areas of expertise and services
tg-law.net

THEATRE THREE
PORT JEFFERSON
Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition. Join us for our 38th annual production of the immortal classic – A Christmas Carol with all its thrills, music, joy and spirit. Performances through December 30th.
theatrethree.com

Dining and catering

LESSING’S RESTAURANTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
7 great restaurants to choose from in one gift! It’s simple. Now through December 24th with every $100 gift card purchase, receive a complimentary $20 gift card from us (valid in all Lessing’s Restaurants).
lessings.com

SETAUKET KITCHEN AND BATH
SETAUKET
An upgraded, efficient new kitchen designed by Setauket Kitchen and Bath can make dining and entertaining at home a pleasure.
setauketkitchens.com

Affordable luxuries

OLD COUNTRY TILE
PORT JEFFERSON STATION & WESTBURY
Spruce up your home with beautiful new tile. Choose from a large selection of wall tiles, floor tiles, backsplashes, LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and outdoor tiles. Visit our Port Jefferson Station or Westbury locations to browse our beautiful displays.
oldcountrytile.com

STALLER CENTER
STONY BROOK
Give the gift of the arts this holiday season. Visit our website for a listing of all upcoming shows.
stallercenter.com

His

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Discover Long Island X Long Island Strong Collaboration washed black hoodie. $52
shop.discoverlongisland.com

JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS
EAST SETAUKET
No holiday is complete without the magic, warmth and beauty of a fireplace in your own home. Joseph [email protected], has everything you need to light up your holidays and backyard fun through the seasons. Your full-service masonry and landscape supply center.
troffa.com

MOLONEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Our family is there for your family year-round. Happy Holidays!
moloneyfh.com

NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is delivering state-of-the art medical technology and world-class care to all our New York communities. Visit our website for additional information
nycancer.com

Hers

CHRISTINA’S HANDBAGS
PORT JEFFERSON
Stuff stockings with something that matters – accessories from Christina’s Handbags in Port Jefferson on Main. 20{61deb032f2f3cf43cd91e0a97f017aab274ddbb67b74a5b085bd003b9ac3cd96} – 50{61deb032f2f3cf43cd91e0a97f017aab274ddbb67b74a5b085bd003b9ac3cd96} off everything – our gift to you. Hurry, limited time offer.
christinasfashionhandbags.com

DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE
Long Island Beanie Hat. Keep warm this holiday season with our marbled grey beanie that features our signature “Long Island, New York” logo patch. $25
shop.discoverlongisland.com

JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS
EAST SETAUKET
No holiday is complete without the magic, warmth and beauty of a fireplace in your own home. Joseph [email protected], has everything you need to light up your holidays and backyard fun through the seasons. Your full service masonry and landscape supply center.
troffa.com

MOLONEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES
PORT JEFFERSON STATION
Our family is there for your family year-round. Happy Holidays!
moloneyfh.com

NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is delivering state-of-the art medical technology and world-class care to all our New York communities. Visit our website for additional information
nycancer.com

SPA & SALON AT EAST WIND
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Breaking Into the Luxury Real Estate Market — RISMedia

Breaking Into the Luxury Real Estate Market — RISMedia

Breaking into the luxurious serious estate marketplace may appear aspirational for some brokers. If you didn’t materialize to tumble into it, it may possibly feel like that carrot always dangling just out of achieve. The good information is that isn’t always reality. Breaking into luxury can be easier than you believe and it commences with what we phone the a few M’s: way of thinking, advertising and marketing and conference the correct persons.

Let’s get started with frame of mind. When we say “mindset” we mean it in a quantity of strategies. Most importantly, YOU have to be in the proper mindset. If you consider you can’t run in that sector then you won’t succeed. It appears simple but it is legitimate. As with all matters, your mentality dictates your accomplishment. Apply your significant expectations irrespective of price tag stage and then double down on acquiring your techniques and information and you will have the self confidence you have to have. As we like to say, “big or tiny, we market them all!”

Way of thinking is also about comprehension the luxurious client. Those people with financial flexibility have possibilities. Superior-net-really worth shoppers normally focus on lifestyle. Do they want a home with a wine cellar or even a helipad? Waterfront or mountains? Or maybe it is a golfing place for a 2nd or third home. And not all luxurious purchasers are the very same. You have to get in your client’s thoughts to identify what they actually want and then deliver.

Future is marketing and advertising. How do you industry oneself to this course of actual estate clients? Are you partaking and skilled on social media? Are your marketing and advertising supplies best notch? Do you tell your achievements tales with movie? Does your marketing and advertising stand out? For instance, do you do Television set, radio and billboard advertising and marketing? To aid our eXp agents get promoting suitable we supply exquisite, higher-finish luxury marketing abilities and assets as component of the new eXp Luxury application, removing the guesswork for them.

Our ultimate M is assembly the appropriate folks. And we imply this in two techniques. First, you have to meet up with the ideal clients by networking. It is real – we realized to play golf for a reason! Join your nation club or seaside club if golfing isn’t your point! You simply cannot fully grasp them except if you function in their sphere and produce people pursuits to develop interactions.

But meeting persons is also about proximity to other gurus that can help you be thriving. For instance, in eXp Luxurious we deliver together the prime luxury brokers in the globe to community and make each individual other stronger. If you are not section of a brand name that offers that, then build your individual community of like-minded industry experts. Bear in mind, luxury potential buyers can arrive from any where in the globe so owning a worldwide achieve is key. You want to place your consumer and house in a location of energy with accessibility to the proper applications and devices.

Once you have mastered the three Ms, you will be very well-positioned to crack into the luxury genuine estate space. And if you definitely want to idea the scales, include in a fourth M: commitment. Genuinely be genuine with by yourself – how enthusiastic are you? Are you determined sufficient to acquire large motion and build your luxurious talent established by education and certification? People will often be obtaining and selling these attributes no matter of recent sector ailments, so it is good to add a new level of abilities to your toolbelt.

eXp’s Jana Caudill has been a genuine estate sector chief and trendsetter since 1996.  She sales opportunities teams of dependable genuine estate experts as the broker/operator serving all of Northwest Indiana and the Naples, Florida places. Tina Caul has been in the serious estate business enterprise for the previous 21 a long time. Her group will offer above 1,000 households this year, with around $475M in quantity.

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Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Is a Designer-Loved White Paint

Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee Is a Designer-Loved White Paint

Prospects are you might be acquainted with Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint, but the shade is just not the only designer-liked neutral by the brand name. An additional 1 industry experts frequently flip to is Swiss Coffee. “We like Swiss Coffee for the reason that it is not far too cold and not way too warm of a white,” states designer Andrea Schumacher. “It’s extremely versatile and blends very well with any coloration palette.”

That is to say, it strikes the ideal neutral-white equilibrium. “I like Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee as it’s one of individuals shades that adjustments with the distinctive lighting through the working day,” designer Youthful Huh provides. “The yellow and at any time-so-slight green undertones make it a much more nuanced and advanced off-white.”

If you have to have far more convincing, thinking of all of the white paint alternatives that are on the market place, there are lots of designer rooms that demonstrate Swiss Miss out on is adaptable and timeless. Forward, look through living rooms, bogs, bedrooms, and more spaces that aspect Swiss Miss paint by Benjamin Moore. Whether you include your total household in it or use the paint to refresh household furniture, all of these concepts are worthwhile.

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For a youthful family’s Hawaiian family vacation dwelling, designer Catherine Kwong understood the full abode termed for white-painted walls with a warm undertone. “The lights on the Large Island is definitely bright, so we did not want a pure white,” the designer states. “We put in months screening out shades and finished up with Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee—actually a tremendous-well-liked coloration that has a small softness to it.”

Trim painted in Swiss Coffee makes it possible for the deep blue cabinetry and botanical motifs set towards a gold history to stand out in this lavatory by Schumacher. When utilized as trim in the course of a entire dwelling, the paint makes it possible for you to play with other paint shade pairings and all sorts of wallcoverings.

To enable one of a kind home furnishings and decor in a eating area choose heart stage—like a spikey pendant and massive apothecary chest—Schumacher blanketed the walls with Swiss Coffee paint. The stylish setting is suitable for personal dinners.

In a fashionable en suite rest room by designer Janie Molster, partitions painted in Swiss Espresso set the tone for a luxurious and laid-back environment. Not to mention, the shade plan will make the space truly feel extra clean.

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To refresh the siding of a Palm Seashore retreat, designer Pheobe Howard used the 50 per cent trick with Swiss Coffee paint—meaning the expert lightened the shade to develop a full new shade by reducing it to 50 percent strength with Super White paint by Benjamin Moore.

For straightforward class in a neutral bed room by Huh, partitions painted in Swiss Coffee endorse a cozy, welcoming really feel. “Swiss Espresso is effective wonderfully in a bed room when you want a shade that is pacifying but has a little some thing additional to it,” the designer states.

Swiss Espresso won’t have to be constrained to your partitions. “We made use of this shade on very a little bit of tailor made home furnishings we made for the Issue Grace vacation resort in Turks & Caicos,” Huh says. “The color’s undertones worked pretty very well with the pure light in the Caribbean.”

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A Soulful Accumulating Spot

Through a Bay Space home, designer Erin Martin introduced Spanish Colonial-style interiors to existence with plaster partitions that are colour-matched to Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee. The eating space functions as a primary example, that includes lacy brass lanterns from Morocco, an antique table, and seat cushions in a Kyle Bunting hide.

In a vibrant blue bedroom by designer Christopher Maya, Swiss Coffee painted trim provides contrast and mimics the ocean waves demonstrated in the wall art hung earlier mentioned the bed.

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Designing a Gender Neutral Bathroom in the Workplace: Navigating the Debate

Designing a Gender Neutral Bathroom in the Workplace: Navigating the Debate

As society becomes increasingly aware of and supportive of LGBTQ+ rights, the topic of gender neutral bathrooms has gained attention in various settings, including the workplace. While some see gender neutral bathrooms as a necessary step towards inclusivity and equality, others raise concerns about privacy and safety. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of implementing gender neutral bathrooms in the workplace, as well as strategies for successful design and implementation.

The Case for Gender Neutral Bathrooms:

Proponents of gender neutral bathrooms argue that they provide a more inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals who may not feel comfortable using gendered facilities. This can include transgender individuals, non-binary individuals, and those who do not conform to traditional gender roles. Allowing individuals to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity can help reduce feelings of anxiety and discrimination, and can also help to prevent incidents of harassment or violence.

In addition to being more inclusive, gender neutral bathrooms can also be more efficient and cost-effective for employers. Instead of having separate facilities for men and women, a single gender neutral bathroom can be used by all employees and visitors. This can save space and resources, and can also make it easier for individuals with disabilities to access facilities that meet their needs.

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The Case Against the Debate:

While the arguments in favor of gender neutral bathrooms are compelling, there are also valid concerns that have been raised in the debate. One common concern is the issue of privacy, as some individuals may feel uncomfortable sharing facilities with people of a different gender. To address this concern, it is important to design gender neutral bathrooms in a way that maximizes privacy for all users. This can include installing stalls with doors that reach the floor, as well as providing individual sinks and hand dryers.

Another concern that has been raised is the issue of safety. Some individuals argue that allowing people of all genders to use the same bathroom could potentially expose other coworkers to danger. However, there is no evidence to support the claim that gender neutral bathrooms are less safe than gendered facilities. In fact, many transgender individuals report experiencing harassment or violence while using gendered facilities, and implementing gender neutral bathrooms can help to reduce these incidents.

Design Strategies for Successful Implementation:

So, how can employers successfully implement gender neutral bathrooms in the workplace without causing undue controversy or discomfort? Here are a few design strategies to consider:

Consult with a diverse group of stakeholders

Before making any decisions about bathroom design, it is important to gather input from a diverse group of employees, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. This can help ensure that the needs and concerns of all employees are taken into account.

Use clear signage

To avoid confusion, it is important to clearly label gender neutral bathrooms and to provide clear instructions for use. This can include using inclusive language and symbols, such as the gender neutral “toilet” symbol or the word “all-gender.”

Consider the layout and amenities

As mentioned above, privacy is an important concern for many people when it comes to bathroom design. To maximize privacy, consider installing stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors, as well as individual sinks and hand dryers. It is also important to ensure that the bathroom is well-lit and well-ventilated.

Implementing gender neutral bathrooms in the workplace can be a controversial and sensitive issue. However, with careful consideration and a commitment to inclusivity, it is possible to create a bathroom environment that is welcoming and respectful for all individuals.

In many states and countries, it is illegal to discriminate against individuals based on their gender identity. This means that employers may be required to provide gender neutral bathroom options for employees who do not feel comfortable using gendered facilities.

There are also a number of best practices and guidelines available for employers looking to implement gender neutral bathrooms in the workplace. For example, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has developed guidelines for the design and construction of gender neutral restrooms, including recommendations for layout, signage, and amenities. Employers can also seek guidance from organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and the National Center for Transgender Equality, which offer resources and support for creating inclusive workplaces.

Ultimately, the decision to implement gender neutral bathrooms in the workplace will depend on the specific needs and concerns of the organization and its employees. By considering the pros and cons of the debate, as well as the legal and practical considerations, employers can make informed decisions that support the well-being and dignity of all employees.