Laffey Real Estate announced the appointment of Donnamarie Chaimanis, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, to the position of President of the brokerage effective immediately.
In this newly
created role, Chaimanis is tasked with maximizing branch productivity; supervise the daily sales operations, branch services, recruiting platforms and growth strategies in the markets served including Long Island and the five boroughs. She will continue in the role of overseeing the team of branch managers and career leaders.
The announcement was made by Philip C. Laffey, Broker Owner via a senior management Zoom meeting. "We are very pleased to have Donnamarie work alongside us. Since joining the firm in 2005, she has been a proven leader, innovator and team player
Laffey Real Estate is proud to be featured in the July 2020 Delta Media Group's industry publication, Real Estate Marketing and Technology Magazine, titled In A Town Full of Apples, Be the Orange. How Long Island's Laffey Real Estate Stands Out from the Competition.
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Brookville, NY (October xx, 2019) –The 2019 Laffey Real Estate Summit celebrated their top producers with a Halloween-themed conference at the popular event venue, deSeversky Mansion. Over 150 of the firm's Realtors joined in the spirit of the celebration by coming in costume. Prizes were awarded for best costume and most creative centerpiece.
The Summit is a companywide awards event recognizing individual agent success. The ceremony acknowledged realtors in six separate categories including the top producer in an Office, Luxury Sale, and within the County in addition to Rookie (under one year in business) and Shining Star. The award winners are as follows:
Top Producers Second Quarter & Third Quarter award winners are:Kerri Potestio, Kay Kwak, Ira Gross, Tim Lau, Michelle Cohen, Louie Remigo, Vivi Rosen, Janet Kashani, Janet Berookhim, Katy Anastasio, Somnath Ghosh, Eugene Gong, Carol Chang, James Gavin, Ann Marie Macdonald, Michael Maloney, Hemant Shah, Marcella Zack, Nelly Menendez, Christina Carter, Kathleen Myers, Wesley Shands
Top Luxury Sales recognized:
Rosemary Barrett and Brian Barrett, 26 The Terrace, Manhasset
Paula Handler, 42 Central Drive, Manhasset
Angela Chaman, 35 Longfellow, Great Neck
James Gavin, 16A Forest Drive, Sands Point
Janet Berookhim, 31 Rock Hollow Road, Manhasset
Irene Sarraf and Maria Dilmanian, 36 Martin Ct, Kings Point
Top County Sales recognized:
Yanko Pena, Elizabeth Rizzo, Diurny Rizzo (Queens), 96-04 Northern Blvd., Corona
Frank Foronjy (Suffolk), 10 Mallard Lane, Remsenberg
Neil Gortler (Nassau) 252-42 Brattle Avenue, Little Neck
Shining Star Award: Michael Maloney, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the New Hyde Park Office has been a rising star in the firm. His grasp of social media, technology, and more important, the unique ability to connect with his audience both on line and in person has skyrocketed his sales.
Rookie of the Year Award: Louie Remigio, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the Little Neck Office has been with the company for under a year. He has adopted many of the tools and resources needed to become a top producing realtor and the firm applauds his drive and determination.
The Quarterly Summit is also a forum to provide an enhanced education platform for all agents at the firm. The company regularly brings in renowned experts and trainers from all parts of the country to share their knowledge. The firm acknowledges and appreciates their attendance and participation at our event.
Dana Nowick, Marketing Manager MLS was back to reacquaint the audience with powerful marketing tools and data mining from Remine, RPR and Homesnap. In addition, Realtors were especially honored to hear from Tessa Hultz, newly appointed CEO Long Island Board of Realtors. Hultz spoke enthusiastically about the importance of the realtors' voice as members of the community and as homeowners.
The firm congratulates all award winners, costumed agents and guest speakers. Pictured L to R: Costume Contest Winners; Centerpiece Winner; #FollowTheOrange Socks; Dana Nowick; Tessa Hultz

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