Saskia Valentine | 2021 Year in Review

SASKIA VA L E N T I N E

SASKIA VALENTINE

917.770.8800

Saskia

saskiavalentine@danielgale.com

SASKIA VALENTINE Saskia Valentine has been working in the Real Estate industry for over 15 years. Starting her career in Sales and Retention Management and later working in Communications/PR for one of the largest Property Management firms, she quickly realized her passion for real estate had to expand. Many years at Halstead Property LLC and working with one of the top real estate brokers on high-end sales and developments, fostered Saskia’s ability to execute complex deals in a fast-paced environment. Saskia’s passion for New York real estate coupled with her experience working in an exciting and challenging environment makes her an invaluable asset to her customers. Growing up all over the world, Saskia’s frequent moves familiarized her with the difficulties often associated with finding a home. Her attention to detail, organizational skills and professionalism provide clients with a level of comfort, especially when navigating unfamiliar territory. After many years of city living, Saskia looked all over the Tri-State area for the perfect home for her family. Saskia and her husband found Manhasset, falling in love with the community that had a small town feel only 30 minutes away from Manhattan. Saskia is active in her children’s schools, community and neighborhood organizations. It is her well-rounded knowledge of the Manhasset area and the world beyond that makes Saskia such a valuable resource to her clients.

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Assistant Manager, Port Washington Office Masterpiece Ambassador Top 3 Sales Volume -2020 & 2021

SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS MUNSEY PARK

PLANDOME

7 Bellows Lane 131 Trumbull Road 102 Borglum Road 79 Bellows Lane 119 Ridge Crescent 48 Stuart Place 487 Park Avenue 174 Ryder Road 287 Park Avenue 46 Kensett Road

154 Rockywood Road 76 Longridge Road 5 North Drive

NORTH STRATHMORE

SHOREHAVEN

30 Andrew Road 119 Thayer Road

3 Exeter Lane

SOUTH STRATHMORE

10 High Meadow Lane

PLANDOME MANOR 140 Lake Road

MANHASSET 127 Hillside Avenue 100 Hillside Avenue

OLD BROOKVILLE

7 Chapel Road 161 Quaker Ridge Road 105 Old Mill Road

ROSLYN

STRATHMORE VANDERBILT

GREAT NECK

32 Old Estate Road 141 Country Club Drive

9 Bentley Road 29 Farm Lane

FLOWER HILL

EAST NORTHPORT

25 Dogwood Lane 14 Northwoods Road 515 Manhasset Woods Road 35 Bridge Road 47 Colony Lane

17 Julia Lane

80 Hamilton Drive

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PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Nothing pays dividends to sellers quite like elbow grease. Combining good housekeeping, home repair and staging can bring top dollar and a quick sale. Conversely, the demons of the business of home selling are dirt, darkness, clutter and bad odors.

This checklist provides some ideas as to what can be done for a successful and profitable sale. Time or funds may be limited, so it may not be practical to cover all the points, but it is beneficial to do the best job possible. So invest the time to make your home sparkle!

Spruce Up The Exterior and Landscape · Front entry is where buyers get their first look of the home. Make sure it is clean, paint if needed, add a new door mat and some fresh flowers/plantings. · Paint! This will enhance the salability of a home. If you cannot afford to paint the exterior, power washing will also improve the appearance. · Mow, trim bushes and remove weeds.

Check Mechanicals and Electrical Features · Make sure all light sockets have light bulbs and that they are the same wattage and color. · Appliances sold with the home should be in proper working order. · Fix leaky or noisy toilets and dripping faucets.

Arrange For A Spacious Look · Declutter! One of the least expensive and best ways to improve the look of your home is to show the space with the least number of items, but still with the functional items necessary. Reduce clutter and remove large items and chotchkies. · Depersonalize by removing personal photos and items so that buyers can visualize themselves in your home. · Clean up and organize closets and storage space. · Define and stage. Each area should be furnished so it is functional and clear.

Hints Of Housekeeping · Bathrooms & Kitchens - mold, dirt and soap residue will quickly deter buyers. Always clean sinks, toilets, exhaust hood and stainless steel appliances. Remove small appliances from counter tops to declutter. · Remove dirty clothes from laundry baskets, add clean, white (new if possible) towels in bathrooms. · Move cat litter boxes, pet bedding, crates and toys. If possible, remove the pet during showings. Air purifiers will help reduce pet odors.

Additional Tips And Reminders · Open all blinds and draperies and turn on all lights for a bright and cheerful look. · Add fresh flowers, bake cookies or simmer a pot of water with cloves and cinnamon on the stove. Do not cook seafood or strong smelling foods 24 hours before the open house or showings. · Have copies of the past 6 months of utility bills available. Potential and serious buyers sometimes request ideas of cost for running utilities in the home. · Please make every effort not to be home. Potential buyers will not closely inspect a home when the homeowner is home. Trust the salesperson’s professional abilities to answer questions and show the home. · Remove any small valuables displayed in your home. · Be prepared to know what you will be excluding from the sale of your home. e.g. light fixtures, draperies, large mirrors, TV’s and brackets, etc.

Happy Buyers and Sellers “You can always count on Saskia to give you the right advice and arrangement of professional photos in order to give your old house a new look to attract the buyers. With her expert knowledge, attention to details, and tireless effort, Saskia has helped us in selling 3 houses in the last 12 months. Highly recommended.”

“Saskia was a pleasure to have as our agent. She never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly. We would highly recommend her as you will receive the best service any agent can provide!”

“Saskia is the absolute best in the industry! It took us 2 long years for us to find our perfect home and Saskia patiently guided us through every step of the way. She is incredibly kind, genuine, professional and dedicated to her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Saskia as the greatest realtor you will ever meet!”

“We highly recommend Saskia Valentine as a real estate agent. Saskia is extremely knowledgeable about the market and provides patient guidance. Saskia is always accessible to answer any questions and makes sure that her clients feel confident and informed throughout their search.”

“Saskia is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the market, she is keen to ensure that if you are selling, you get the most out of your house and if you are buying, you get the best value for your money. One of our favorite qualities about Saskia is she is not pushy, she lead us as sellers to the right listing price, allowed us time to do our homework and made great recommendations. While we were going through escrow, she was calm, collected and kept all parties on track. We can’t recommend her enough to our neighbors in Manhasset and Port Washington.”

“Saskia is one of the kindest and most hardworking people I have ever met.

She is an outstanding realtor and advocate for her clients.”

“Saskia is a truly special realtor and professional! She treats all her clients like family, gives knowledgeable advice and most of all always does “the right thing.”

“Saskia is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated realtors in the business. Whether buying or selling, Saskia has the expertise to make your transaction a smooth and pleasant experience.”

Saskia is smart, honest and hardworking. She helped me when I was selling my old home and buying a new one. I have recommended her as a broker before, and will continue to do so.

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW $5.02B

Opened 4 new offices

Total Sales Volume

Astoria, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Cobble Hill

$1,107,009

Launched 2 new websites

Average Sales Price

• danielgale.com • masterpiececollection.com

65%

Continued our partnership with

of Homes Sold for Under $1M

The New York Islanders

Thousands of Lives Touched through our charitable efforts Huntington Hospital

Long Island Children’s Museum

Pink Aid

Heckscher Museum of Art

Cold Spring Harbor Lab

Helping Hand Rescue Mission

Old Westbury Gardens

America’s Vet Dogs

North Shore Land Alliance

Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department

Saint Mary’s Parish

Angela’s House

Townwide Fund of Huntington

Cold Spring Harbor Education Foundation

United Way of Long Island

And many more...

Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.