This past Tuesday, CBS’ Living Large took viewers on a tour of Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s exclusive townhouse at 407 East 75th Street. The former carriage house features 8,475-square feet, making it the size of practically two townhouses. In addition to its grand size, the modernized home has two expansive terraces, two large kitchens, and state-of-the-art lighting, audio and security systems. Watch Emily Beare give CBS’ Emily Smith an exclusive tour of this $12.5M townhouse in the video below.

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

House of the Day
Wall Street Journal

Emily Beare and Tony Sargent’s stunning penthouse in Greenwich Village is featured. This picturesque listing “calls to mind traditional Italian and Spanish architecture.”

CORE Names New Chelsea Sales Chief in Advance of UES Office Opening
The Real Deal

The exciting news of CORE’s new Director of Sales for the Chelsea office, Ryan Fitzpatrick, spread quickly. Ryan commented, “This position is a unique opportunity for me in that it marries my experience in real estate sales with my prior tenure in the corporate world overseeing a team in financial services.”

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Selling New York S6E13: That’s a Tall Order
Curbed

CORE’s Tony Sargent made his Selling New York solo debut in last week’s episode where he successfully sold his exclusive at 195 Bowery. This recap features Tony’s marketing efforts to make sure the property sold for its best possible price. While marketing the exclusive, Tony was interviewed by the New York Post on how the Bowery has gone through a dramatic gentrification. (more…)

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Secret’s Out New York Post
Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz’s Chelsea apartment is getting a lot of attention. Ruiz, who has worked with Kim Kardashian and Betty White, listed his home with CORE’s Ralph Modica and Vickey Barron.

On the Market The New York Times
Michael Rubin’s 41 West 16^th Street listing was a featured property for the NYT’s “On the Market” slideshow. The home’s “high ceilings and tall windows that overlook a Zenlike bamboo garden” were called out as selling points for the home.

Timelapse Video of 241 Fifth Ave Curbed
An Earthcam was installed to capture the incredible construction work at 241 Fifth Avenue. The video was released on Friday in anticipation of the upcoming sales launch.

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Dream Homes
New York Post

Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare’s stunning East 85^th Street listing is featured. In an area full of prewar co-ops this modern, full-service property is garnering attention. Space, modern amenities and premium finishes make this listings a true dream home.

Court Square in Queens has Become a Hot Market for Residential Development
New York Daily News

Pegged as one of New York City’s fastest growing neighborhoods, Court Square has seen an incredible boom of residential properties in the works and hitting the market. Doron Zwickel spoke to the rapid success of LIC’s One Murray Park.

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Image Courtesy of Ross MacDonald for the New York Times

This past weekend The New York Times recently ran a piece on how the “shortage of New York City apartments for sale is forcing real estate agents to take extreme, if not desperate, measures in order to conjure up listings.” Even in the challenging market, CORE brokers are leading the competition by employing inventive techniques to bring properties to market and make sales.  Jarrod Randolph talks about the importance of relationship building and gives an example of opening communication with the doorman. In addition to that specific instance Randolph adds, “the key to getting inside deals done is being persistent.  You have to commit to building a relationship with the person that is your “in” or the seller themselves.  It takes a lot of trust to want to help someone out or give them an opportunity that isn’t afforded to others.”

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Dream Homes
New York Post

A 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom combination unit at One Museum Mile was featured for its “sweeping Central Park vistas.” In addition to its breathtaking views, the full-service building offers a rooftop pool, children’s playroom, game room and several other amenities….

Dear Owner: Please Sell
The New York Times

CORE’s Jarrod Guy Randolph and Michael Rubin are interviewed on the creative tactics brokers are using to secure exclusive listings. With inventory at a new low, they discuss their strategies for “sealing the deal” with sellers.

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Houses of the Week
New York Post

Located in the Flatiron District, one of NYC’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with African oak floors and lighting by Jonathan Adler was recently put on the market by CORE’s Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. This apartment also features oversized windows, 11-foot ceilings and an open chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.

Instaglam
Bungalux

Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s Upper East Side carriage house is the perfect property to drop the saying “if these walls could talk.” Bungalux Founder, Alex Brunkhorst, delves into the histories of this beautiful townhouse and more in this article. (more…)

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Houses of the Week
New York Post

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s stunning Chelsea listing on West 29^th Street is featured in the weekly slide show.

Getting the Inside Scoop with CORE’s Vickey Barron
Modern NYC

Vickey shares her keen insights on everything from modern design being used as a creative selling tool to new trends in the market. She also opens up about building long-lasting and successful relationships with clients.

Done Deals: 303 West 77^th Street
Broker’s Weekly

Jarrod Randolph’s recent sale at the Upper East Side’s Isis Building was highlighted. His unique and targeted approach to marketing the property resulted in a quick and notable sale.  Jarrod shared his strategy for getting the right buyers into the space, “I hosted a whiskey tasting event to target buyers and showcase how well suited the space is for entertaining and allowed guests to enjoy the outdoor spaces.”

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

What Kind of Fireplace Do You Get for $8.5 Million?
New York Magazine

With temperatures diving below freezing, New York Magazine took a moment to roundup some of the best fireplaces currently on the market in NYC. Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s Upper East Side townhouse exclusive at 407 East 75th Street made the cut for its modern, minimalistic fireplace.

Just Sold!
New York Post

Jarrod Guy Randolph’s recent penthouse sale at the Upper East Side’s Isis condominium was featured. Although the penthouse sold in what seems like no time at all, Jarrod completely changed the space by fully staging it in September. Check out his full, “before and after” staging post here. (more…)