Why build a team?

A dedicated full-service team is essential for coordinating all the complexities of real estate transactions. And with an effective team, all details can be covered while quickly attending to specific client needs. Striving to offer the best in responsiveness and flexibility, the power of a team enables me to focus on key client interactions, including meetings to list their property, expert negotiating of contracts, communicating updated market information to Sellers, and overseeing of day-to-day team activity. As a team, we bring together complementary skills and experiences that are greater than what one agent could offer. Also, with the eclectic make-up of Rye & Harrison, Buyers & Sellers can be rest assured of receiving full service on every detail, no matter what the size or type of property. With 20 years and hundreds of successful transactions completed, I will continue to lead my team by expertly guiding Buyers & Sellers as the primary negotiator, key decision maker, and local expert.

Why now?

I have no intention to change the way I am currently doing business—this expanded team will only make it better. The timing was right for me to more formally bring together my team of professionals that I’ve been working with for over a decade. And since aligning with Houlihan Lawrence in 2008, my success has evolved to a point where the timing was also perfect to add Katie, my sister, to the team. I am devoted to my Buyers & Sellers, and with the addition of Katie, not only will responsiveness be a given, but I will bring more to my clients—for example, through research of new marketing opportunities and building a stronger social media presence through Twitter and other avenues. With Houlilhan Lawrence—the local market leader—behind me, and my team around me, the synergies open up a world of possibilities. We are all very excited.

Why your sister?

Many have heard me say over the years that I wish I could be in multiple places simultaneously—with my intelligent, outgoing and efficient sister on board, it’s even better than that! It’s a huge plus to Buyers & Sellers that Katie will provide a fresh perspective,

double the coverage, and a stronger presence on social media. A resident of Rye for 15 years, she watched me build my business and is enthused to now be a part of it. And she fits in so well to my caring team, which includes my husband, Tom and my cousin Nora. Keeping it all in the family means unique commitment to each other and to the success of the team now and for the long term with the same ultimate objective: to be incredibly responsive while creating a successful real estate experience that is as stress free as possible.

And what’s one value the two of you share?

Trust. Who better to partner with than someone whom you trust completely. The sum of our collaboration will definitely be greater than the parts. A win for us…and our clients….and the Rye & Harrison communities.

How will a Buyer benefit from your team?

Full service will be a great advantage for Buyers who choose to work with me. I always want my Buyers to feel fully informed and comfortable as they go through the process. With a team, someone is always available to answer questions, arrange showings, meet contractors, and literally be in multiple places at one time. With my tight-knit, experienced team aligning its resources to work towards a common goal, with more support Buyers will feel less overwhelmed as they are guided through this complex process.

And how will a Seller benefit from your team?

Full service also benefits my Sellers. With the depth and breadth of my team, Sellers will benefit from extensive research and marketing to gain the maximum exposure for their property, while integrating my market knowledge on pricing and negotiating to get the best price in the shortest amount of time. Plus, with more resources and community connections, our expanded team increases the exposure of a property through larger spheres of influence and wider word of mouth. Add further support with the advantages of Rye & Harrison market leader Houlihan Lawrence and the strength I have to offer homeowners makes us the right choice for a successful home sale process.

What do you mean by your “extended team”?

Joan O’Meara & Team also prides itself on our extended team—starting with the support of Houlihan Lawrence with other agents in the office, plus administrative support, and the vital role corporate and management plays. Our extended team also includes our valued business partners and professionals. We provide every client with access to our vast list of resources, including attorneys, inspectors, lenders, photographers, contractors, house cleaning services, decorators, and more… all with the goal of providing truly full service.

What keeps you going in Real Estate?

Helping people navigate the real estate process in a way that makes it less overwhelming for them truly fuels me. I treat each transaction like it is my own: all are equally important no matter the size or type of property. The fulfillment of finding a Buyer that perfect home, or closing a successful sale for a Seller, drives me to help the next person.

Another true energizer for me is the power of a referral. That appreciative clients refer me to their friend or family member makes me grateful for my role in our local community. When I look at my #1 status, I see it from the stance of how many people I have helped. With my expanded team, I feel that I will be able to help even more people. And as confident as I am with the performance of my impressive team, I am equally confident that all referrals will be well taken care of…as I create a dedicated and trusting partnership with each and every client.

REALTYCHECK

A Q&A with Joan O’MearaJoan O’Meara & Team: expanding her #1 team to provide even better service to Sellers & Buyers in Rye and Harrison - By C. Anderson

Cell : (914) 329-5329 Office: (914) 967-7680 jomeara@houlihanlawrence.com joanomeara.com

#1 Ranking by WPMLS, 1/1/15-7/11/15. Single Family Rye City schools, Ranked by Total Volume.

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DEARNEIGHBORSSummer is in full swing—and so is our local real estate market.

All three Rye school districts saw an upswing in number of homes sold with Rye City leaping up 41% from 29 homes sold in 2Q 2014 to 41 homes in 2Q 2015. Rye Neck moved up 100% from 2 homes in 2Q 14 to 4 homes in 2Q 15 and Harrison creeped up from 5 homes to 6 homes. Rye City experienced a 20% increase in Average Sold Price, from $1,674,028 in 2Q 2014 up and over the two million mark to $2,003,351 in 2Q 2015. A comparable rise in Rye City’s Average Price per Square Foot saw 2Q 2014’s $534 climb to $645 per square foot in 2Q 2015. Looking forward, the expected rise in interest rates may motivate buyers to lock in rates and purchase sooner, which gives an edge to well-positioned homes that are marketed correctly.

And to help Buyers & Sellers navigate this market, I am thrilled to officially introduce Joan O’Meara & Team. Poised to provide full service with the ultimate in responsiveness and flexibility to the Rye and Harrison areas…see why I think a team approach will best serve my clients in the Q&A, this issue.

As always, feel free to contact me with any real estate questions or for a complimentary market analysis of your home.

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105 Hix Avenue / Rye 10580 4BR/3.1B / 4696 sqft / JUST LISTED

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8 Windcrest Road / Rye 10580 7BR/4.2B / 6287 sqft / FEATURED LISTING

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UNDER CONTRACT/PENDING 110 Theodore Fremd Ave B4, Rye $ 527,000 31 Vale Place, Rye $ 749,500 58 Franklin Avenue, Rye $ 1,149,999 24 Meadowlark Road, Rye Brook $ 1,199,000 77 Dearborn Avenue, Rye $ 1,795,000 20 Greenleaf Street, Rye $ 2,425,000 50 Fulton Avenue, Rye $ 2,450,000 11 Meadow Place, Rye $ 2,765,000 85 Drake Smith Lane, Rye $ 3,195,000 63 Florence Avenue, Rye $ 3,200,000 17 Hillside Road, Rye $ 3,400,000 12 Dogwood Lane, Rye $ 6,595,000

SOLD 720 Milton Road #3DW, Rye $ 799,000 350 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye $ 1,250,000 39 Country Ridge Drive, Rye Brook $ 1,645,000 160 Florence Avenue, Rye $ 1,795,000 15 Valleyview Avenue, Rye $ 2,150,000 1 Devereux Court, Rye $ 2,395,000 36 Maple Drive, Rye $ 2,595,000

20 Centre Street, Rye $ 3,195,000 75 Halsted Place, Rye $ 3,495,000 19 Bulkley Manor, Rye $ 1,650/mo245 Treetop Crescent, Rye Brook $ 2,850/mo 31 Meadow Place, Rye $ 5,950/mo60 Beverly Drive, Rye $ 6,600/mo 23 Cedar Place, Rye $ 7,450/mo 130 Grace Church Street, Rye $ 11,500/mo 45 Osborn Road, Rye $ 11,750/mo

RANKED #1 AGENT by MLS in Rye Area for 2015JOAN O’MEARA &TEAM

FUNFACTS

10580SAMPLINGS Houlihan Lawrence 2nd Quarter 2015 Real Estate Transactions

Source: HGMLS: Single Family, 10580, Active as of 7/2/15, Contract and Sold 2Q (4/1/15-6/30/15). Includes all houses in 10580 zip code. Note: All prices indicated are LIST PRICES. If your home is currently listed for sale, this is not a solicitation. Not responsible for typos; information provided is deemed accurate.

Single Family ListingsProperty Address Listing Price BR/B Sq. Ft.

2 Manursing Avenue $ 625,000 3/1.0 113533 Bulkley Manor $ 749,000 3/1.0 125826 York Avenue $ 799,900 3/2.0 13008 Garden Drive $ 875,000 5/1.0 1617627 Purchase Street $ 1,095,000 5/4.1 39005 Brevoort Lane $ 1,195,000 3/2.0 187224 Pilgrim Road $ 1,199,000 4/3.0 20006 Adelaide Street $ 1,280,000 4/2.1 224624 Central Avenue $ 1,350,000 5/2.2 229958 Greenhaven Road $ 1,399,500 4/3.2 319253 Clinton Avenue $ 1,425,000 4/3.1 3132753 Boston Post Road $ 1,460,000 4/2.1 288755 Meadow Place $ 1,495,000 6/3.1 2400260 Brevoort Lane $ 1,695,000 5/3.1 36033 Stanley Keyes Court $ 1,695,000 3/3.1 382715 Greenway Road $ 1,749,000 5/3.1 3766248 North Street $ 1,799,999 3/2.1 28772 Allendale Drive $ 1,895,000 5/3.0 323210 Puritan Woods Road $ 1,995,000 6/5.2 644863 Midland Avenue $ 1,995,000 4/3.1 3192400 Polly Park Road $ 1,995,000 5/3.1 431125 Thorne Place $ 2,350,000 5/3.1 449635 Lindbergh Avenue $ 2,395,000 5/4.2 41605 Fairlawn Court $ 2,399,000 4/3.2 364020 Greenleaf Street $ 2,425,000 5/3.1 341361 Osborn Road $ 2,499,000 4/3.1 3070105 Hix Avenue $ 2,595,000 4/3.1 469610 Morris Court $ 2,650,000 5/4.1 600042 Colby Avenue $ 2,795,000 5/4.1 4667360 Forest Avenue $ 2,825,000 4/2.1 3724

Single Family Listings continuedProperty Address Listing Price BR/B Sq. Ft.

48 Biltmore Avenue $ 2,900,000 6/5.1 611715 Lakeside Drive $ 2,995,000 6/5.1 795410 Woods End $ 3,100,000 6/6.1 87503 Gypsy Place $ 3,250,000 5/4.1 4180535 Polly Park Road $ 3,295,000 5/6.1 695010 Captains Lane $ 3,300,000 5/5.1 563116 Jean Street $ 3,595,000 5/5.1 4805647 Milton Road $ 4,250,000 5/4.1 5144360 Grace Church St $ 4,495,000 3/3.0 24208 Windcrest Road $ 4,895,000 7/4.2 62876 Manursing Way $ 4,925,000 6/6.1 621014 Rockledge Road $ 4,995,000 6/5.1 687953 Glendale Avenue $ 4,995,000 6/6.2 10,20917 Boxwood Lane $ 4,995,000 6/5.2 69443 Ann Lane $ 5,125,000 6/5.2 493996 Forest Avenue $ 5,900,000 6/6.2 62315 George Langeloh Ct $ 5,995,000 7/7.1 7108149 Grandview Ave $ 5,995,000 6/5.1 6325140 Forest Avenue $ 6,995,000 6/7.1 83364 Barron Place $ 9,900,000 6/5.1 74223 Club Road $ 10,650,000 8/9.3 13,658

Single Family in ContractProperty Address Listing Price BR/B Sq. Ft.

20 York Avenue $ 699,000 3/1.0 121231 Vale Place $ 749,500 4/1.1 130220 Manursing Ave $ 799,000 4/1.0 1728107 Bradford Ave $ 799,000 3/2.0 1372487 Milton Road $ 849,000 3/2.0 16316 Woods Lane $ 899,000 3/2.0 1646

Single Family in Contract continuedProperty Address Listing Price BR/B Sq. Ft.

45 Allendale Drive $ 1,399,000 3/2.1 212980 Park Drive North $ 1,575,000 6/4.1 43808 Chester Drive $ 1,695,000 5/3.2 41007 Hillcrest Lane $ 1,795,000 4/2.1 240440 Wainwright Street $ 1,999,000 5/4.1 36424 Keane Court $ 2,095,000 5/5.1 542759 Drake Avenue $ 2,295,000 5/4.1 347361 Halls Lane $ 2,895,000 5/4.1 371985 Drake Smith Lane $ 3,195,000 5/4.1 386722 Pilgrim Road $ 3,350,000 6/5.2 401117 Hillside Road $ 3,400,000 6/5.1 531575 Halsted Place $ 3,495,000 6/4.1 472012 Dogwood Lane $ 6,595,000 6/6.2 7542

Single Family SalesProperty Address Listing Price BR/B Sq. Ft.

1 Polly Road $ 910,000 3/3.0 209534 Griswold Road $ 1,199,000 7/4.2 439040 Hughes Avenue $ 1,250,000 4/2.0 157814 Mohawk Street $ 1,495,000 3/2.1 240011 Trails End $ 1,500,000 4/2.1 284011 Park Drive South $ 1,879,000 4/3.2 33995 Dorchester Road $ 2,150,000 4/4.1 39661 Devereux Court $ 2,495,000 5/4.1 592736 Maple Drive $ 2,595,000 5/4.1 3740461 Park Avenue $ 3,195,000 5/4.1 457220 Centre Street $ 3,195,000 5/4.1 476618 Lynden Street $ 3,295,000 5/4.1 4553770 Boston Post Road $ 3,795,000 6/4.1 45267 Martin Road $ 4,695,000 5/5.1 6344

ACTIVE LISTING: MOST EXPENSIVE, MOST PROPERTY $22,000,000 List Price / 4.54 Acres 6 BR / 6.3 Baths / 10,441 sqft

QUICKEST HOME SOLD / 5 Days $1,495,000 List Price / 3 BR / 2.1 Baths / 2,400 sqft

ACTIVE LISTING: OLDEST HOME / 1800 $4,250,000 List Price / 5 BR / 4.1 Baths / 5,114 sqft

HOME SOLD: MOST EXPENSIVE, MOST PROPERTY / 5,700 sqft $9,250,000 List Price / 5 BR / 4.2 Baths

ACTIVE HOME WITH MOST BEDROOMS / 9 Bedrooms $1,850,000 List Price / 3.1 Baths / 3,797 sqft

Source: HGMLS, Single Family Homes; 10580, Rye City Schools. 2Q15 (4/1/15-6/30/15); “Active” Listing refers to homes listed in 2Q.

MORTGAGECORNER / IN THE KNOWThoroughbred Mortgage – Introducing Pat MacCarthy

Although Pat joined the Thoroughbred team just about 6 months ago, he is no newcomer to the mortgage industry and no stranger to the Westchester marketplace. With years of experience in the business, Pat has earned the respect of just about every real estate professional in the area.

“The key word in the mortgage process is communication,” explains Pat. “You have to keep the borrowers in the know during the entire approval and closing process. If problems crop up, I address them expeditiously and let all parties know what’s needed…and what’s being done.”

Although somewhat higher than the January lows due to the improving US economy, interest rates increases have been moderated by continuing uncertainty in Europe & China. The current consensus is that if the economic improvement continues, the first federal funds rate hike in nearly 9 years will occur in September. That could lead to higher mortgage rates.

Patrick MacCarthy / Thoroughbred Mortgage Senior Loan Officer / NMLS ID # 23083 800 Westchester Ave, S-332 Rye Brook, NY 10573 Cell: 914-419-0759 Office: 914-500-6099 ext 35469 pmaccarthy@ThoroughbredMortgage.com

WHAT JOAN’S CLIENTS ARE SAYING…“Joan is a true professional, no-nonsense and trustworthy agent. She is direct and to the point and does what she promises to do. It was a pleasure dealing with her during the process of selling our family home. She calls back, follows up and gets the job done. I would recommend her to any and all.” –M.D.

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Volume 11 / Issue 2• Latest Rye Sales & Listings Stats • A Q&A with Joan O’Meara / Joan O’Meara & Team: expanding her #1 team to provide even better service to Sellers & Buyers in Rye and Harrison

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67 150 86 107 141 83

$2,053,171 $1,692,638 $2,047,500 $1,895,000 $1,738,000 $2,017,800

$2,003,351 $1,674,028 $1,993,625 $1,850,000 $1,624,417 $1,953,820

2,981 3,111 4,337 3,558 4,226 5,402

$645 $534 $462 $518 $393 $370

2Q 2015 Rye Single Family Housing Sales Summary

RYE CITY / 10580 2Q15 2Q14

RYE NECK / 10580 2Q15 2Q14

HARRISON / 10580

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Wall Street Journal/Real Trends 2015 Ranking names Joan O’Meara in Top 20% of Top 1000 agents nationwide.

RANKED #1 IN RYE CITY BY MLS2015 / 2014 / 2013 (#2) / 2012 / 2011

TOP 10 WESTCHESTER COUNTY 5 Years Running!

Includes all houses in 10580 zip code; broken out by school district. Source: HGMLS; Single Family Homes; 4/1/14-6/30/14, 4/1/15-6/30/15

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