About Tompkins County, NY

RE/MAX in motion is pleased to announce that Lindsay Hart, of Trumansburg, has made the transition from Dir. of Operations at RE/MAX In Motion to full time, NY Licensed Real Estate Salesperson.

"We are excited that Lindsay is taking her real estate career to the next level and we welcome her fresh perspective and experience." said Melissa Miller, broker/owner of RE/MAX in motion. "She will be an invaluable asset to our real estate team."

Lindsay arrived at RE/MAX in 2005 and has been entrenched in real estate every day for the past 4 years.

"I've spent those years, learning, promoting & growing RE/MAX In Motion. I have learned a tremendous amount from some of the top professionals in the area. In 2006 I earned my Real Estate License and I am now ready to put my real estate experience and knowledge into practice!" says Lindsay

Lindsay will be an associate with The Melissa Miller Team at RE/MAX, allowing her to offer an even higher level of service to her clients.

Lindsay resides in Trumansburg with her husband, Rordan, and their two cats. In addition to Real Estate she volunteers her time to the TCSD Foundation.

RE/MAX in motion serves the communities of Tompkins, Tioga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Schuyler.

Departing Ithaca Board of Realtor's President, Amanda Ryen-Yowhan, Associate Broker at RE/MAX In Motion, was honored with the Realtor of the Year award for 2008. She was presented with this award, on Thursday January 15^th at the annual Ithaca Board of Realtors installation of officer's dinner.

She was chosen by her peers, to receive this award, for her dedication to the Ithaca Board of Realtors' membership throughout the year. She give a large part of her time and energy to our membership through committee involvement & NAR & NYSAR meeting attendance.

Marge Hovanec, fellow REALTOR said "She listens to opinions and learns - while making decisions based on full facts and understanding. She is willing to take the time to do the investigative work to find all facts she needs to know."

She also contributes to the community by helping and donating to organizations such as the Tompkins County SPCA, INHS, Better Housing for Tompkins County

Amanda has been in real estate for 9 years and is a licensed associate broker with RE/MAX In Motion Real Estate

I'm so excited... I'm finally "in"...

I've been in real estate for 3 and a half years... I've been busy behind my desk, growing, promoting and making my office - RE/MAX In Motion in Ithaca NY - more efficient. I've heard it all well at least a lot of it. I've assisted REALTORs with their transactions, I've played facilitator in order for processes to move along more quickly... yadda yadda yadda. In those threen and a half years I was able to obtain my NY state real estate license and was sent to a referral network in order to continue my work behind the desk.

AND NOW... the time has come. The suspense must be killing you.... drum roll please. (can you tell this might be kind of a big deal to me?)

I'm a fully active, full time real estate salesperson with the Ithaca Board of Realtors! No more dedicated office hours, no more answering the reception phone...etc. I'm actually enjoying getting to write my first blog via a coffee shop as I wait to head out on Realtor Inspections.

I'm bursting at the seams and the starting gates cannot hold me - I'm ready for 2009 and I'm ready to put all those years of learning and picking up on the nuances of the business to work. I can't wait to see what happens.

I'm sure I'll hit road bumps, blocks and pot holes along the way but I'm determined not to let that get me down. Luckily the bumps and bruises will be softed as I am starting out on this newer real estate path with a team. I've got great support behind me and experience.

So 2009 here we grow! Check us out... www.MelissaMillerTeam.com

2009 is going to be a good year for real estate in Tompkins County. Despite what the national, doom and gloom media has been touting, real estate is still an excellent long term investment! In particular, 2009 will be a good year for buyers, thus it will be a good year for sellers!

Sellers: If you are serious about selling, then this is the year to do it! Buyers are out there and they are on the prowl; if you are positioned correctly - your house in priced correctly, shows nicely, and is marketed smartly - you can expect great results!

Some tips:
Make sure it's competitively priced! When it's priced right it will sell more quickly and closer to the asking price than if it sits on the market for months and months at a non-competitive price.

Make sure your home is spruced up so it shows favorably - first impressions are everything!

Buyers: 2009 is showing us that real estate inventory is plentiful & diverse and interest rates are still low! If you are on the fence just think about this...
Do you think that prices have come down and are competitive again? {yes?} Do you think homes will continue to appreciate in value? {yes?}
So, then, it's actually okay to be out buying again? :-)


Just remember this...

Sellers: There are buyers out there, waiting and watching, make sure you are positioned to be in front of them.

Buyers: Why wait? Find a 'best buy' and get while the gettin's good.