Annual Award Winners Announced: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, Top Selling Real Estate Firm in The Hudson Valley’s Regional Multiple Listing Services* Celebrates Excellence
Posted by Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 9:31am
Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, the leader in Hudson Valley and Catskills real estate*, proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious annual awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in sales and education as well as special contributions to the company and the real estate industry.
Each year, Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty acknowledges the excellence and spirit of its agents. This year’s award recipients were top sellers and agents who embodied Village Green’s mission: “Built on Ethics and Expertise, We Deliver Excellence To Our Agents and Our Clients; We Make Real Estate Experiences What They Should Be.”
"We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our agents," said General Manager, Amy Forste. "Some of our award winners are in the top 2% of more than 100,000 Coldwell Banker agents around the globe. Their sales records are not just impressive for our market, they’re impressive for any market."
The recipients of this year's awards include:
Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
Company Top Producer
Recognizing the highest Gross Commission Income across the company.
Laurie Ylvisaker
"Laurie Ylvisaker is one of the region's best realtors. Her reputation as a savvy, compassionate, business woman is well warranted. During our initial contact Laurie clearly outlined the marketing strategy for my home and answered my questions thoroughly and with ease. I knew from the beginning exactly what services would be paid for by the agency, and which ones I would be responsible for. Laurie was able to advise me as to arranging what I had at hand, thereby, avoiding unnecessary expenses in preparing my home for sale. She was consistently thoughtful and willing to lend a hand, especially during these crazy pandemic times. I appreciated her snagging the empty pizza box off the counter before a showing while I was prepping other areas, and dropping off a surprise gift of a potted chrysanthemum to add a splash of color to the front deck. Easy to talk to and generously available to counsel me through the stress of multiple showings and offers, I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication Laurie Ylvisaker demonstrated at every turn."
- Dory Salerno
Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
Office Top Producers
Recognizing the highest Gross Commission Income in each of CBVGR’s 6 offices.
Angela Lanuto
"When we mentioned to a friend we were considering buying a home in the Hudson Valley she insisted we speak with Angela Lanuto. After one conversation with Angela we were sold! Angela really knows the Hudson Valley and helped us navigate each step of our home buying experience with ease and expertise. She was always willing to jump on a call or answer our questions via email or text which makes a huge difference in this competitive market. Angela has put together a great team and if you're interested in buying in the Hudson Valley you really can't do better than the Angela Lanuto team. We highly recommend!"
- Zillow User: sblittonO
Sara Gorman
"We found working with Sara Gorman Maliha to be an absolutely fantastic experience. She gave us advice we were a bit worried about at first but it became clear she was an expert on the nuances of our market and read the trends perfectly. Over the past 35 years have bought and sold 7 properties in Marin County, California and NY, including apartments in Manhattan and 9 acre compounds in Woodstock, and never have we had we had such an easy, seamless sale and closing."
- Anonymous
Hilton Purvis
"[Anne Hilton Purvis] gave me excellent advice from the very onset - where I should drive, what towns to visit, scenic walks to take. It is entirely because of her that I chose to buy in Ulster County over five other contenders - towns in Western MA, Vermont & Maine. What's more, working with a very vague description of what I wanted ("an old farmhouse"), she selected 5 houses to show me, the 3rd of which I bought! It was perfect! I think that is pretty amazing. Apart from her qualifications, she was just a lot of fun to work with - very dynamic, full of energy & ideas, a real positive outlook, a buoyant personality. I enjoyed the whole experience."
- Marian Coulter
Allison Morelle
"Allison Morelle was a dream to work with. She and her real estate partner, Angela Lanuto, came highly recommended from a friend, and working with them lived up to their recommendation. In addition to their expert local knowledge, they helped us (total home-buying newbies) with every step of the process, and they were responsive-picking up or calling back quickly and professionally."
- John Sheffield West
Regina Tortorella
""Off the chart performance as a realtor" is how I would describe my experience with Regina Tortorella. My house, bright, airy and magically sited, was also small. Regina let me know she was sure to sell it, but its appeal was for a special buyer. And that was the beginning of our productive collaboration. Trust was the bedrock of our relationship. Her honesty, her obvious desire to obtain the best results for me, her endless knowledgeof the market and ability to wear many hats astounded me. I remember one long conversation during which, among other things, she explained to me the intricacies of appraisal, drawing on her own experience as an appraiser. I was agog at her descriptions of criteria in determining the value of a house, how she cited figures and logarithms interspersed with clear language so I could follow. Her personal skills were equally impressive. We often laughed; I sometimes cried, and she understood. Selling a cherished home was not an easy task for me. In the end we sold the house for 93% of asking price...to a landscape designer...a perfect fit for the house. She was more than a realtor...she became a confidante, a friend and a trusted advisor. I am deeply grateful to have had her guidance and help in closing one chapter of my life and opening another. To anyone who has the opportunity to retain her as either buyer's or seller's agent I say.you could not have made a better choice."
- Jeffrey Gould
Laurie Ylvisaker
"Laurie Ylvisaker was always very communicative and kept our best interests in mind. We trusted her advice & help. Her knowledge of the area was vast. We were very picky and she was patient with us. We knew she wouldn't steer us wrong. She is the best, sweetest, most wonderful real estate agent in the world and someone we now also consider a good friend."
- Daniel
Coldwell Banker Sterling Society
Celebrating the top 11% of Coldwell Banker’s 100,000+ international agents.
Amy Crossfield
"When my husband and I started looking for a home to buy in Woodstock, we knew where we wanted the home but was undecided on exactly what we were looking for. The first home we looked at was shown to us by Amy Crossfield and immediately we knew we wanted to continue to work with her. She was able to narrow our search by asking a few simple questions. What is striking about working with Amy is that she is professional, patient, knowledgeable and responsive to our needs. She showed us only the homes she knew we could afford, and the ones we would be interested in buying. Eventually, we were able to locate the perfect home. I would not hesitate to recommend Amy Crossfield to anyone wanting to buy a dream home. If it's out there she will locate it for you."
- Zillow User: s7andr5
Aysa Morehead
"Aysa Elisabeth Morehead was invaluable during our search for a Catskills home. Very responsive & highly knowledgeable throughout our first time home purchase. From start to finish our experience with Aysa was amazing, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her & would definitely choose to work with her again in the future!"
- Nicola Whitely
Bruce Stalnaker
"Bruce Stalnaker was literally the most helpful person in this whole process. He was open and honest with me and was a fantastic resource for me in finding local surveyors, lawyers, and even a bank that was willing to lend for vacant land. As I am not from the area where I purchased my property, I really lucked out with Bruce. Bruce was able to point me in the right direction with each step of the buying process. Going into this I knew nothing about what it takes to buy and develop a vacant property and with his help the process was much less intimidating. Bruce was even able to help me chose several potential building sites on the land and was present when the site engineering was done for septic maps and board of health approval. I couldn't have asked for more from a realtor."
- Jared Besemer
Ellen Osgood
"Ellen Osgood is a fantastic real estate agent. She works hard (and smart) for her clients and is knowledgeable about the latest home sales trends. She was very helpful to me in picking out different bathroom tile during the renovation process of my family home. She also helped me with selecting a reliable contractor. I couldn't have achieved the end goal of selling my home without her guidance and expertise."
- Keith Larsen
Eric Amaral
"All our experiences (with Eric) were very positive from start to finish. Eric Amaral was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the market and the area, and answered all questions patiently, regardless of how irrelevant they may have seemed. As a first-time homebuyer, I found the whole experience ultimately painless because of Eric. It was a complicated and contentious process because of the estate's bankruptcy and Eric was able to keepthe focus on the important issues and guide me through them patiently and with much needed humor. He was always cheerful and upbeat, no matter the circumstances. I cannot speak highly enough of Eric, who is aboviously a tremendous asset to CBVGR. I hope I never move again, but if I have to, Eric is the person I would unhesitatingly turn to first."
- Peter & Geraldine Prideaux
Lisa Jaeger
"Lisa Jaeger made us feel comfortable and confident to buy our home. She was professional yet warm and friendly. She really listened to our needs and what we were looking for in our budget. Lisa even came over after the closing with housewarming gifts, a smile and a hug. We feel we made a local friend. Lisa made purchasing a home an exciting, fun adventure. She deserves lots of praise! Thanks Lisa!! You're the best!!"
- Jonathan and Mia Grecco
Mercedes Ross
"I can't imagine finding a better realtor then Mercedes Ross. She was always pleasant, knowledgeable and supportive through each step of the process. Questions and concerns were responded to right away. I especially appreciated the patient professional way she dealt with an angry neighbor. She's absolutely the best!"
- Barabara Mofield
Sara Gorman Maliha
"Sara Gorman Maliha was a wonderfully friendly, direct, and knowledgeable person to have as an ally in this process. She was honest, trustworthy, and presented insight to the entire process... while remaining professional and ethical in her approach. She made us feel so welcome in Kingston and never made us feel self conscious about our blind-spots, the time the process took, or or first time buyer questions or concerns."
- Dillon Paul
Sharon Knudsen
"Always kept me in the loop when a showing was scheduled and afterward with buyers' feedback. Went above and beyond to help- e.g. made a trip to the home to provide access to the oil company to take final oil level reading for closing when otherwise access was not possible cause I could not be there. Sharon Knudsen has a very positive and personable attitude making it easy to work with her during a stressful time like selling a home. She also had a good grasp of the market and provided helpful analysis of comparable sales."
- Michael Chudyk
Valerie Cashen
"Valerie Cashen personally showed us over 24 properties between June and September and went through the offer process 6 times with us until we finally landed our home. She continues to be a valuable source of information and help even after the home buying process. Her knowledge of the area and the market cant be beat and most of all she is a genuinely kind person."
- Blake Kidder
Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society
Celebrating the top 7% of Coldwell Banker’s 100,000+ international agents.
Tony Parrotta
"Antonio Parrotta was an exemplary agent, patient, adventurous walked for miles, picked me up, stuck with the search and offered his expertise and experience in many ways. He really truly went the extra mile and was a delight to transact with, helpful every step of the way!"
- Jennifer Pettit
Dawn Passante
" Local knowledge. Process expertise. Responsiveness. Negotiation skills. Dawn Passante has the speed, focus, and connections to find your ideal buyer or seller in days, and then the patience, people skills, and perseverance to surmount obstacles on the way to closing. Real estate can be challenging in a pandemic, so you need the best. Dawn will work tirelessly for you until your situation has improved whether you need more money in the bank or a new home. Dawn is fun and personable, and makes the stress of real estate easier to deal with.
- Julia Keefer
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Celebrating the top 4% of Coldwell Banker’s 100,000+ international agents.
Allison Morelle
"Allison Morelle has an immense amount of patience. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and best of all, very friendly. I am very happy and pleased. She always responded to my calls and emails in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Allison and Coldwell Banker Village Green to my friends and relatives!"
- Jennifer Ferzan
Angela Lanuto
"Angela Lanuto exudes enthusiasm, professionalism and business savvy in working with both buyers and sellers. Her efficiency and reliability in follow up and attention to detail is most impressive. I've only been working with her for several weeks and am awed by her energy, creativity and commitment to selling my home."
- Gretchen Mallory
Hilton Purvis
"Anne Hilton Purvis was extremely helpful and professional throughout the entire process. Kept me informed every step of the way and was excellent with accommodating my crazy schedule being out of state. Look forward to hopefully working with her again in the future. Professionalism aside she is a pleasure to be around and a breathe of fresh air. Thank you Hilton!"
- Richard Rabender
Leslie Foti
"Leslie Foti is an incredible realtor. My husband & I were all over the place in terms of what we were looking for and in which part of the Catskills. Her keen listening abilities allowed her to hone in on the similarities of what we both wanted in a property. We expected the process of finding the ideal house on the ideal property would take several years, but with Leslie guiding us, it took less than 6 months. Leslie was always quick to respond to our questions, and actively combed through listings and contacting us whenever something came on the market of interest - very important in a market where houses sell quickly. She was honest & straightforward with her opinions on the pros & cons of the houses we viewed and guided us through every step of purchasing our home - even through the closing which took place during NY Pause from Covid-19. We could not have asked for a better realtor than Leslie."
- Zillow User: cirick7
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Celebrating the top 2% of Coldwell Banker’s 100,000+ international agents.
Amy Lonas
"Amy Lonas is something else. She's excellent at what she does and here is what surprised me: I really like and trust her. I never imagined I would feel this way about a real estate agent, but I do with Amy. She helped my partner and I find OUR home, and we can't imagine any other home being more fitting for us. Throughout the process, she understood what we were looking for, she made us feel comfortable, she was fun, patient, and had the perfect balance of giving us our space and offering us her insight. Plus, she facilitated the transaction going smoothly and quickly. Moving from CA was difficult but Amy helped to make it as easy as someone in her position could. She actually cares and wants to be helpful. Amy Lonas is the way to go."
- Eli Gabriel
Laurie Ylvisaker
"Our experience with Laurie Ylvisaker has been most positive. She has been a pleasure to work with -- upbeat, focused and most helpful in our needs. Never a time when she wasn't there for us, taking advantage of every possible advertising opportunity when listing our house. We would not want our home listed with any other agent."
- Zillow User: lorrmend
Regina Tortorella
"Incredibly knowledgeable of her markets and a tireless worker. Gave us feedback from each showing and brought a nice flow of traffic. Handled all the details of the closing so it went very smoothly in spite of a few curve balls we threw her way. We highly recommend Regina Tortorella."
- Michael Fallacara
Rising Star
Honoring an up-and-coming agent who has demonstrated rapid success, exceptional potential, and a precocious understanding of the real estate business.
Megan Forziati
"When my husband and I started our search for a house I happened to receive a newsletter from Megan Forziati. The newsletter conveyed a deep engagement with the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, and a genuine love of nature. I registered having a distinct feeling that it might be good to work with Megan. My intuition proved right. Since it was our first home buying experience my husband and I were quite anxious. Throughout the whole process Megan was very present, responsive, resourceful. She clearly understood our sensibility and priorities. Megan made the process very manageable so that my husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how fast it all happened. We are very happy with our new house!"
- Vera Osipyan
Most Listings
Acknowledging the agent who obtained the most property listings and brought them to market.
Regina Tortorella
"Regina Tortorella [and Aaron Perer] helped us with an expedited sale while achieving greater than asking price. She and her team must be the best realtors I have ever dealt with. We strongly recommend Regina because of her thorough knowledge of the local market and setting the price right whether you are selling or buying."
- M.R.
M.V.P. (Most Valuable Property)
Recognizing the agent who sold the property with the highest sale price for the year. The “M.V.P” for 2023 was also the highest value property ever sold in the Town of Woodstock according to available MLS records.
Laurie Ylvisaker
"Laurie Ylvisaker was a gem, what can I say. From the very beginning of the process to the very end Laurie was responsive, attentive, warm and supportive. Everything you want when embarking on a major transaction such purchasing or selling your nome. We are very thankful and appreciative of every element of the transaction that she assisted with. Mostly, I am so happy to have a new friend!! Call Laurie, you will be happy you did!"
- M.R.
Global Luxury Certification
Recognizing agents who have been invited to take part in Coldwell Banker’s Global Luxury Certification Program based on their luxury sales record, and completed the intensive training program in luxury property marketing and sales.
Team Spirit
Honoring one agent from each office who makes Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty a wonderful place to work; they’re always helpful, positive, professional and appreciative of their colleagues.
Aysa Morehead
"Aysa Elisabeth Morehead was and continues to be an excellent resource. She is so on top of everything, responds so quickly and is very knowledgeable! If you are looking for an agent that is all of that, you won't be disappointed. If you have been searching for a property any amount of time, you already know most agents don't return your call. Not Aysa! Give her a call today!"
- Rachelle Rayner
Amy Crossfield
"I have worked with many realtors over the years and Amy Crossfield was one of the best. When we first started looking she asked insightful questions that helped us focus. We paused our search for awhile at one point, and she was patient and picked up as soon as we were ready to restart the process. She has a astute sense of the market, does her homework, and made multiple arrangements in this complicated era of Covid. She was encouraging when disappointments arose and cautioning, but not overbearing when we seemed excited about something that might have issues. A pleasure to work with and we are immensely satisfied with our new home."
- Stuart Parker
Stephen Cerini
"Stephen Cerini is very professional and would always come prepared. He would call, text, and email all the information pertaining to the sale of our house. Our new home was not close to the one for sale and he would check on it for us regularly to let us know all was well. He made us feel comfortable with this being the first time we sold a house and was there every step. I would highly recommend him to others if they are in need of a realtor!"
- Anonymous
John Lenahan
"Working with John Lenahan was a fantastic experience! We were amazed by his responsiveness and positive attitude. He was always willing and able to accommodate our schedule for viewings and was very patient while we figured out which property worked best for us. We felt very supported and taken care by John - he was always going above and beyond to make sure all of our questions were answered. Loved our experiencing working with John!"
- Marisa Rebecca
Lisa Jaeger
"Lisa Jaeger worked tirelessly with us. She would send us listings as well as us giving her listings to check out for us. We would make arrangements to drive up for the weekend and Lisa would take us all over to show us homes. Many even out of her jurisdiction. Always with a positive attitude!! When she came across the home we now live in, she immediately contacted us and went to view the house herself and take a video for us. Lisa had found our paradise and we couldn't be happier or more grateful."
- Walter & Patricia Jones
Henry T. Ford
"Henry T. Ford helped us navigate our way through to the purchase of our dream space amid a difficult market. He persevered with us though many ups and downs and never lost sight of the goal. He managed to keep us calm and positive when the going got rough and we really appreciated that."
- Cheryl Paff
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