LEGAL CORNER: NYC Passes the FARE Act and Restricts the Payment of Commissions by Tenants
The real estate industry has expressed concerns regarding the potential repercussions of the FARE Act.
Howard Hanna | Rand Realty reported recently that Samantha Ortiz, Associate Broker, has joined the leadership team as manager for the Howard Hanna | Rand Realty New City office alongside Senior Branch Manager, JP Endres.
“I am very excited about Samantha joining the team in New City. Samantha and I have over 30 years of top level performance, helping to propel the growth of our agents and their businesses. We are marrying our skill sets and experience, providing outstanding training, marketing, technology, and support for our agents,” said JP Endres, Senior Branch Manager.
Ortiz has been a real estate broker for more than 30 years. In 1984 she joined the real estate industry working as a property manager, where she successfully managed 40 buildings throughout New York City. She then began selling and listing homes throughout the Hudson Valley. She has been very successful in the luxury market, where she has represented buyers and sellers in all neighborhoods of the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.
Ortiz is fluent in Spanish and will be a tremendous asset to Spanish speaking agents, buyers, and sellers through every step of the home buying/selling process, Howard Hanna | Rand Realty officials stated,
“I am excited and honored to take on this new position. I am looking forward to working as a team with JP while elevating agents,” said Ortiz. The addition of Ortiz to the team will help balance management duties while providing agents with more assistance and support.
“Samantha’s knowledge, leadership skills, and impeccable reputation will make her a great asset to the team. We are very excited for the continued success of our New City office as JP and Samantha implement their dynamic strategies for continued growth,” said Renee Zurlo, General Manager of the NY Region.
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