COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY - Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, had its best year to date in 2020, reaching $4 billion in sales amidst and despite the challenges of the industry shutdown during the first wave of the pandemic. The company also achieved the highest average sales price at every level of the Long Island market with 3,867 units, an average sales price of $1,025,717, and with 70 percent of those sales under $1 million.
“As we began 2020, all the signs were pointing to a strong market,” said Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Chief Executive Officer Deirdre O’Connell. “Then COVID forced us to readjust and retool almost overnight. While this was not without its challenges, we were able to make it work in an immediate and positive way, guided by our almost 100-year history, core values and certainly by the leading-edge technologies and systems that were in place. We have survived war, economic downturns, natural and manmade disasters; we have continued to thrive because we always adapt to changing times and circumstances. When I look towards Daniel Gale’s future in Long Island/Queens real estate, it’s clear that we will always be known for our strong core values of professionalism, ethics and luxury service at every price point as well as our leadership in leveraging real estate technologies.”
Patricia J. Petersen, President and Chairman of the Board of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, echoed O’Connell’s sentiments, adding, “No matter what challenges we’ve faced as an organization over the decades, we’ve always been guided by the Golden Rule. I am very proud of our entire Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty team, especially our courageous agents. When you are all in it together, it’s astounding what can be accomplished.”
When COVID essentially shut down in-person showings, sales went virtual almost overnight. Video crews were quickly dispatched to safely build a library of video tours of listed properties, including 3-D tours and floor plans on many listings. Virtual smart phone tours at the customer and client request became popular, as did virtual open houses.
“2020 was a year like no other,” added Chief Operating Officer Deborah Hauser. “It challenged us like never before and transformed the way we live and work. We came together and against the odds, achieved the most successful year in company history.”
About Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Consistently achieving among the highest average sales prices nationwide, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is a $4 billion-dollar organization based on Long Island, NY with more than 850 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. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is committed to marketing and showing homes safely and effectively by upholding strict protocols during physical showings, providing video tours of most listed properties, many including 3-D tours and floor plans, and arranging virtual smart phone tours at customer and client request.
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is the official residential real estate partner of the New York Islanders and its preferred partner for its buying, selling and relocation needs.
Our other services include a full Relocation/Referrals Division, a Rental Division, DGNY Commercial 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.