Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Forms Under 40 Networking Group

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Daniel Gale Sotheby's International RealtyCOLD SPRING HARBOR, NY - Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently launched its Under 40 Networking Group (U40) for younger real estate advisors. The group, among the first of its kind on Long Island, is initially comprised of approximately 50 of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s highest achieving and innovative advisors who are under 40 years of age. They represent all of the offices as selected by the organization’s sales managers. The size of the group is expected to expand companywide.

“Above everything else, our greatest resource at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is our extraordinary team of real estate advisors,” said CEO Deirdre O’Connell, who played a key role in the formation of U40. “What better way to ensure the success of our real estate advisors than bringing them together in a supportive, educational environment in which they can share their successes, best practices, and overall learning experiences?”Photo caption:  Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently launched its Under 40 Networking Group (U40) for younger real estate advisors.  Pictured here (l-r) at the inaugural meeting are group leader and Sea Cliff office sales manager Damian Ross, and real estate advisors Kathleen McCarthy and Kris Constantelos.

Damian Ross, the sales manager of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s Sea Cliff office, is the U40 group leader working with O’Connell.  “U40 came about as a brainstorm between several people. Deirdre O’Connell wanted to start a networking group to support our younger demographic—give us a structured but informal forum in which to share ideas, best practices and collaborate as group of young professionals. The group will benefit from its interactions within the group, but also with those agents of differing generations. Every demographic has something valuable to share with one another.”

Amongst the agenda for the initial U40 Kickoff Mixer was a “speed networking” event in which small groups of agents moved around from table to table to discuss pertinent topics of discussion. Each group had a different topic relevant to the age demographic of the group. Topics included differentiating yourself as a younger agent, leveraging social media, branding, and tools and technology.

“Part of our group objective is to learn how to differentiate ourselves and utilize the company tools that are most relevant to our demographic,” continued Ross. “Another component is working with agents of other generations and sharing our strengths and strategies to help benefit everyone’s business practices. A common question for more seasoned agents to consider is how to perpetuate their businesses and what to do as they move toward retirement. As we learn and grow together, our teamwork is leading toward more intergenerational business partnerships where we benefit from each other’s experience, play to each other’s strengths and pass the torch along for a continual stream of referral business. It’s a win-win.”

About Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

Consistently achieving the highest average sales prices nationwide, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is a $3.5 billion-dollar organization based on Long Island, N.Y. with more than 950 real estate advisors serving New York City’s metropolitan area with 25 sales offices in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, the North Fork of Long Island and Westhampton Beach. Our clients benefit from a 360-degree approach to integrative, innovative marketing reaching today’s home buyers and sellers through products and apps they love, providing almost instantaneous market data. We are the regional leader in New Development Sales and Marketing as the exclusive sales and marketing team for The Bridges at Whitestone in Queens, Roslyn Landing in Roslyn and Ocean Watch in Freeport, among other prominent new build communities. In 2018 Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty had the top sale on Long Island (excluding the Hamptons); a $9.6 million waterfront home on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Our other services include a full Relocation/Referrals Division, Commercial and Rental Divisions, and Ambassador Abstract Title company. The Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate for Long Island and Queens since 1976, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s has gained national and international recognition, including top honors for sales, marketing and technology worldwide. For more information, visit danielgale.com.