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BRIARCLIFF MANOR—Howard Hanna | Rand Realty announced on Aug. 24 that the “Mark Seiden Real Estate Team,” of Briarcliff Manor has joined the regional brokerage firm.
The deal marks the addition of another independent Westchester County-based real estate brokerage to the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty firm. Back in May, Howard Hanna | Rand Realty announced that J. Philip Faranda and the agents of J. Philip Real Estate, located at offices in Briarcliff Manor and Carmel, joined the brokerage firm.
A Howard Hanna Rand official stated the firm’s Briarcliff Manor operations are being consolidated and will be housed at the Mark Seiden team’s offices at 1238 Pleasantville Road.
The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team, known for its mantra: “Turning Goals Into Reality,” brings more than three decades of experience in Westchester and the many surrounding counties. The firm was voted “Best Real Estate Office” for 2023 by Westchester Magazine.
Seiden, a Cornell University graduate and highly accomplished real estate professional, founded the company in 2003 and earned an outstanding reputation for providing exceptional service to clients while achieving significant market share. He values client relationships, and his team manages each and every transaction from start to finish.
Additionally, Seiden knows the importance of community and ensures that his brokerage gives back to the community at every client appreciation event held throughout the year, Howard Hanna | Rand Realty stated. At each event, a nonprofit organization is selected to benefit; the organizations include Ossining Food Pantry, Career Closet, Lifting Up Westchester, Ossining Padres Hispanos and many others.
Matt Rand, CEO of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Mark Seiden Real Estate Team to the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty family. Mark and his team demonstrate a relentless determination to excel, and their innovative approach to marketing and client satisfaction perfectly aligns with our values.”
Seiden added, ‘It is genuinely an honor to align with the largest family-owned real estate company in the United States. Our dedicated team, deeply rooted in our family business, remains steadfast in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We are confident that the remarkable track record and unwavering commitment to service displayed by Howard Hanna | Rand Realty make this partnership an impeccable match.’”
The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team consists of Allyson Davidov, Listing Partner, who has successfully closed more than 400 properties. The team’s Buyer and Showing Partners are: Allison Imondo, Rob DeCourcey, George Gabor, Michele Hamburg, Jennifer Mattei and Leon Stokes. The team is supported by Amy Seiden, Eiddie Baret, Stephanie Tapia, Angel Diego and Angeli Sediego.
Renee Zurlo, General Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty New York, said, “The addition of the Mark Seiden Real Estate Team to our family presents tremendous opportunities for our agents and customers. We are excited to expand our presence in Westchester County and continue our mission of providing exceptional service to our communities.”
Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,200 residential real estate sales associates serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut suburbs of New York City. Its 32 offices serve Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Sullivan County, Dutchess County, Putnam County, Ulster County, and the Bronx in New York, Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, Essex County, Union County in New Jersey, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides residential mortgage lending, title services, and personal and commercial insurance.
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has nearly 500 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices across 13 states, including Allen Tate Realtors in the Carolinas and F.C. Tucker Company in Indiana, with more than 14,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents.
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