Karen Benvin Ransom

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Karen Benvin Ransom,  in Katonah
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About Me
I am a lifelong Westchester Resident, having grown up in The River Towns and the Folklore of Washington Irving. I have thoroughly enjoyed having a business here, enjoying the cultural attractions and having raised a family here in the Town of Bedford. If I would be given a chance I would do it all over again!

I have been busy in the local schools and activities with my children. I know the piano teacher that will come to your home, the schools for Baller, Jazz, Art and more! I live on "Museum Mile" which is bordered by The Katonah Museum at the North End, followed by the John Jay Homestead and House Museum mid way and then Caramoor Center of the Arts & The Rosen House Museum at the Southern end. Each entity is critically acclaimed and offers many programs fo the whole family. At the Katonah Museum there is a children's wing for exhibit related projects and the famous "Hunt Sheets" which have them looking for clues in the exhibit and checking them off when they discover them! Art makes you SEE! I am also a Docent at the Caramoor House Museum. There is the Summer Festival and even winter concerts held in the Music Room. John Jay High School & Fox Lane High School hold their Commencement ceremonies there. . I know all of the things couples are looking for today for their children. My children have taken part in it all!
Now as my children are heading off to College I am looking forward to new activities to enjoy here in Northen Westchester and the New York Metro area.

Over the years I have won many national business/entrepreneurial awards. I also now utilise my talents and skills in Real Estate for the past 9 yrs.
Certified e-PRO, RELO, ABR
GOLD AWARD Status Houlihan Lawrence
GOLD AWARD Status Westchester County Board of Realtors
Star Award & Top Producer Award - Floyd Wickman Courses
Castle Award for Entrepreneurship - Manhattanville College
Entrepreneur of the Year - Merrill Lynch & Ernst and Young
Blue Chip Enterprise Award - U.S. Chamber of Commerce


I know how important customer service and satisfaction are. I am also up to the latest in technology in order to better serve my clients.
Testimonials
"Testimonials "A Home Run With Her First Swing!" "Karen really took the time to listen to us and get to know our wants & needs. She understood our sense of style and the feeling we were going for. She got such a complete understanding of the type of property we wanted that she was able to hit a home run with her first swing. WE BOUGHT THE FIRST HOUSE SHE SHOWED US. It is perfect for us & we love it! Thanks Karen for making our home dreams come true." Greg E. & Ofer S. "I am Truly Happy w/ Her Professional Enthusiasm" As you know, I have my home listed with your agency in Katonah & Karen Benvin Ransom is my agent. I just wanted to tell you that I am so pleased with the way Karen is handling the sale of my house. She definitely makes a great statement to the reputation of your firm. I don't usually like recommending anyone that I am 100% sure of & Karen would by far come with a glowing report from me." I thank you & your staff for making this process a pleasant experience for me." Patricia B. "Karen Went the Extra Mile For Us" She put us in touch with those individuals that we need to hire to complete the sale. Karen went out of her way with special touches. She gave us a warm welcome and took us on a tour of the area. She let us know where our son could find activities that interested him. Karen went the extra mile for us. Jocelyn R. "We Never Felt Overwhelmed By Selling Process" She remembered everything we discussed about our charming home and actually listed all of these details to enhance the saleability of our 'country retreat'. It was Karen's skill at estimating and negotiating that made our home sell... She wasted no time in listing our property on the Internet with stunning photos she took herself. Karen also arranged for a Virtual Tour which she supervised that was nothing short of spectacular! From the first time we met her, Karen took full control and assisted us with even the minutest details. We never once felt overwhelmed or confused by the selling process." Maureen & Ray T. You Did A Terrific Job for Me and My Family "Thanks for being a patient (with me) and aggressive (with the marketing) Broker, Karen. You did a terrific job for me and my family and I appreciate it a lot." Kevin C. "Karen Benvin Ransom is the consummate real estate professional. She is smart, caring, focused, personable, proactive and empathetic. She listens and she 'gets it.' She never appears to be stressed or rushed. She accomplished more in a week than most other brokers accomplish in a month. She truly made this difficult process seem easy." Jayne Ehrlich President, Hometown Nannies l.l.c. Member, Writer's Guild of America, West"
Happy Clients Wed Jun 25
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Karen Benvin Ransom answered:
Hi! I am a lifelong Westchester resident and an Associate Broker with Houlihan Lawrence - the market leader in EVERY price range in Westchester. We have a wonderful office in White Plains and I would be happy to get you someome terrifc to work with.
All the Best,
Karen Benvin Ransom
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
KBenvinRansom@HoulihanLawrence.com
914-232-1212 x342 - Tue Nov 4 2008, 07:32

how long has this property been on the market?

Karen Benvin Ransom answered:
Click on my picture for my contact information or email me at KBenvinRansom@HoulihanLawrence.com
My tel # is 914-232-1212 x342 - Tue Oct 28 2008, 14:43
This home sold in August '07. It went on the market in January 2007. It sold for 995,000. If you need more current information on the market and timely information on the market - I would love to help!
Karen Benvin Ransom
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence - Tue Oct 28 2008, 14:40

Question removed

Karen Benvin Ransom answered:
As a professional I know that you need exposure! We have tremendous exposure on the Internet as well as in print. Also, we have partnered with European Agencies where a great deal of our buyers are coming from. Plus our National Network and Global connections.
Why keep it a secret?
When you are ready, we have local offices that can help you - just call or email me.
Karen Benvin Ransom
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
KBenvinRansom@HoulihanLawrence.com - Wed Sep 17 2008, 14:45
Karen Benvin Ransom answered:
With our network of offices in each and every area of Westchester (also Putnam & Dutchess Counties as well) I have a network of area specialists that can illuminate each and every area of interest for you. Houlihan Lawrence is very involved in all of our towns and hamlets.
I look forward to hearing from you.
All the Best,
Karen Benvin Ransom
Associate Broker
KBenvinRansom@HoulihanLawrence.com
914-232-1212 x342 - Mon Sep 15 2008, 08:03
Karen Benvin Ransom answered:
Good Morning!
I do not think even the more sophisticated real estate websites sort listings in regard to School Districts. I know it can be confusing - for example - some addresses in "Katonah" are really in the Town of Somers with Somers Schools!
With our Professional Realtor sites we can fine tune the search very easily. If I knew the rest of your criteria I would be able to help and perhaps can even have you on an automated search which will then send you new listings with your criteria as they come on the Market!. If your interests do not lie in my area of expertise I will have another agent from my network within Houlihan Lawrence to help you!
All the Best,
Karen Benvin Ransom
Associate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence
KBenvinRansom@HulihanLawrence.com
914-232-1212 x342
http://www.KarenFromKatonah.com - for more local information - Fri Sep 5 2008, 08:27
Specialties
I specialize in Town of Bedford - Bedford Village, Bedford Hills and Katonah . View my website http://www.KarenFromKatonah.com
I personally know Northern Westchester but work with an outstanding network of Professionals here, nationwide & worldwide.
Experience
Latest:
Graduate for Caroline's on Broadway
Graduate of their Stand Up Comedy Class Summer '08
January 1950—present
Previous:
Founder/Owner for Homarus, Inc.
I had a food business which was part of the New American Food Revolution of the seventies. It was started in the backyard and grew to be both a National & International Company.
April 1976—April 1998
Certifications & Awards
The Castle Award - Manhattanville College
Ernst & Young/Merrill Lynch Entrepreneur of the Year
Inc Magazine Entrepreneur of the year
US Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year
Floyd Wickman Star Award
Gold Status Houlihan Lawrence
Interests
Reading,Cooking, Baking, Knitting, Dance, Singing groups, travel, community events.
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