Old Brookville Tudor gets a makeover RISMEDIA, August 14, 2006—Any real estate agent will tell you that a fresh coat of paint and clean carpets can significantly impact the value and marketability of a home. But Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty agent Sandi Lefkowitz took sprucing up one of her listings to another level entirely. With the approval of the home's owner, Lefkowitz successfully pitched the house to the producers of HGTV newest series, "Design Star." Design Star pits 10 interior designers against each other to come up with the most successful home renovation in terms of added value of the home, overall design, budget, innovation and function. The homeowner pays no fee and gets to keep all the items purchased for the renovation, including the furniture. "In a competitive real estate market sellers can take many steps to prepare their home to show well and get top dollar," said Lefkowitz. "This home has such tremendous potential that the opportunity to use it as a designer's inspiration and market it to the audience of a major Cable TV show was irresistible. Combined with a comprehensive custom-designed and in-depth marketing and advertising plan provided by full-service Daniel Gale Sotheby's, the property will be very favorably positioned for some exciting results in a market that is in transition to normalcy." The five-bedroom Old Brookville Tudor, which sits on two plus acres, was built in 1979. Design Star selected it from among dozens of applicants. More information may be obtained at www.danielgale.com. RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Send your e-mail to: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com.