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  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
  • Pamela Goldstein, Ellyn Berk, Tony Berk, Paul Benjamin v. Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.Commercial Division document preview
						
                                

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FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph BriggsI HoulihanLawrence NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 / %It HOULIHAN LAWRENCE JOSEPH BRIGGS Real EstateSalesperson MillbrookBrokerage Office Office: 845.677.6161 Mobile:917.975.9926 ~ 5 ~ 5 ~ AT A GLANCE My Communities Rhinebeck Millbrook, Rhinebeck Village, Town, Red Hook Town, Red Hook Village, Tivoli, Stanford,Clinton, Washington, Union Vale,Milan,Pine Plains, Hyde Park, Dover,Amenia, North East,Pleasant Valley AdditionalLanguages Spoken German Lives In Chatham, NY Experience 10 Years ABOUT ME http: //josephbriggs.houlihanlawrence.corn/agents offices/ 1/12 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph Briggs| HoulihanLawrence NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 REAL ESTATE SALES As a New York StateRealtor I sell country homes, vacationand second homes, equestrianproperties,and waterfront homes in the Hudson Valley.I don't believein sales, but - and in service in timely, thorough and responsiblecommunication. I alwaystreatmy clientsthe wayI want to be treated. I servea broadrange - some of clients seek quiet from respite the a launch city, pad for winter sports,perhaps an organic gardening paradise,equestrianor waterfront farms property, or agricultural land,or perhaps simplya reason to experiencelife anewin a beautiful area.No other Realtorworks harder seeking out theperfect country home, and protectingclients during negotiations inspections, and relocationduties. FIDUCIARY 'fiduciary' DUTY: TRULY REPRESENTING YOU, THE CLIENT I understandthe meaning of theword and striveto be the best for each fiduciary of my clients. This means, I alwaysrepresentmy client'sbestinterests. I... Personal Interests I' PERSONAL LIFE As a Manhattan native, been I've vacationingin theHudson Valley sinceI wasa child.My background is musiccomposition, I' productionand performance. In addition, I'vealwayshad a deep appreciationfornaturalbeauty and creatively-designed as well buildings, as all things related estate. to real In 2003,my wife and I movedto Chatham, NY. At ourquiet,private 5-acre homestead farmon a dead-end road, we raiseorganic, free-range,heritage-breedchickens- and have well over 6,000 square feetof diverse gardens,... Professional Associations 8 Designations Member, NationalAssociationof RealtorsMember, NY State Associationof RealtorsMember, Columbia Greene Board of Realtors Member, Columbia Greene NorthernDutchess MLS TESTIMONIALS Buyer Agent, SellerAgent "We have had the privilege of working with Joseph Briggs not only as a buyer's agent but also recently as a seller'sagent. As a seller'sagent, Joseph proved to be a gentle and thorough ally.He helped us to define appropriate home repairs to tackle before we put the house on the market, he set-up and shot excellent pictures and he attended to the myriad details that can just drive a seller - like with buyer's agents. As Joseph did all this with a wonderful wacky dealing usual, of sense of humor, speed and communication. You know what he is up to and you feel extremely well looked after, by !" someone who putsyou first. Thanks Joseph -Johnna Johnn-a & Bill NY - Murray Camp, Kinderhook, October, 2014 - June5, 2017 SellerAgent "Joseph has been an uncommonly attentive, supremely informative, helpful and constant presence through every phase of our home selling process. My wife and I already knew Joseph as a person of the highest integrity and work and business ethic, not to mention a thoroughly enjoyable person to spend time with. The icing on the cake for us was the fun of working with him and Houlihan Lawrence, as they conscientiously and frankly educated us about the current market and devised a selling we hadn't considered - which led to an accepted offer for the sale our house. strategy directly of I' - and I've bought and sold houses in the past. We used 3.Realtors Realtors for our current house before Joseph had a total of only 4 showings in 3years. Those just didn't make things happen. Joseph and Houlihan Lawrence did. relationship." In allsincerity, I can't imagine having a better listingagent and broker relationship -James James Old NY - Lawrence, Chatham, September, 2o14 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "As a first-time buyer, I greatly appreciated Joseph's patience in helping me understand the process, down to the smallest detail. He knows his stuff,cuts through the nonsense, and does itallwith a terrific sense of humor. I never once felt like Joseph was to earn a commission. it is clear that Joseph has a genuine passion --and talent -- trying Instead, abundantly be." for helping his clients get to where they want to be NY - -Emily A., Manhattan, September, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent http: //josephbrig gs.houlihanlawrence.corn/agents offices/ 2/12 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph Briggs| HoulihanLawrence NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 "Joe is the man. I wasted no time looking for the wrong place, as Joe carefully and expertly filtered all the many choices. . His knowledge of demographics and the topography of everything north of the Bronx saved me endless hours and days of the perfect spot. His assistance with recommendations for sanitation and - as choosing inspections, surveys, contracting well as allthe other allied services when you a new home - made it effortless.And always with a smile and necessary buy buying." a laugh. He has my unquestioned recommendation whether you are listingor -Brian NY - Leahy, Manhattan, September, 2o14 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent wife and I are and we decided to explore the Hudson - an area unknown to us. We "My considering relocation, Valley were referred to Joseph, and our experience working with him was outstanding. The day before we were scheduled to see the firstgroup of homes, Joseph traveled a considerable distance and previewed all of these homes for us. taken the time to understand our criteria - viaemail and phone conversations - he assessed that the Having correctly properties would not meet our needs or preferences. His .advance advance work for us was an invaluable time-saver, and enabled us to visita number of other homes in a larger geographic area, as well as those he thought might be of interest. Additionally, itgave us more time to become familiar with the unique hamlets, small cities,and river towns that make up the Hudson Valley. Joseph isa professional - interested in his and committed to finding the right even it knowledgeable, clients, property if takes, as he told us,showing 2oo homes. We haven't made any final decisions about where we will move, butfeel very standard!" lucky to have found Joseph. He is .the the gold -Lynn Lynn Bailets & Katherine Maryland - Crosson, Kensington, September, 2o14 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Working with Joseph as our buying agent has been a thoroughly satisfying and illuminative experience. He understands the concerns of a buyer, and he has always put our interests first.I think that isthe hallmark of hisapproach to his business --the client's interests supported his and good cheer. He is patient, first, by integrity, energy, goodwill, informative and knowledgeable (about the region, about the buying process, about negotiating, about houses and when we have he provides background and information --his emails on different issues could themselves), questions, with." provide a primer on various elements of buying a house. He is a pleasure to work -David David NY - W., Manhattan, July, 2o14 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "What I love about working with Joseph ishis complete dedication to understanding where, as a buyer, you are coming from. He understands and takes to heart that for a house to truly become a home itmust be in harmony with the buyer's personality. It is fabulous to work with someone who iswatching out for your interests and concerns in the real estate marketplace." ketplace." mar -Bill Bill NY - Camp, Manhattan, February, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Joseph's extensive knowledge ofthe region and itsreal estate ismatched by his energy and enthusiasm, making each outing a real pleasure. When we found the house we wanted, he followed through by helping us find the people we needed http: //josephbrig gs.houlihanlawrence.corn/agents offices/ 3/12 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph Briggs| HoulihanLawrence NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 to further inform us. He was there when we needed him and he was there when we couldn't be there ourselves. .ItIt was a home!" thoroughly positive experience. .We We love our new -Johnna J-ohnna NY - Murray, Kinderhook, February, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "We have had a terrific experience house shopping with Joseph Briggs! Having previously owned four properties, we have never experienced buyer-broker representation likeJoseph has provided. He has extensive knowledge of the Hudson valley and provides thorough research on such issues as implications of tax assessments and surrounding properties on a prospective home. Joseph has provided wonderful references for lawyers, engineers, contractors, etc... making shopping for a country home the pleasure that itshould be. We, .without without reservation, recommend Joseph to anyone looking for a Valley." home in the Hudson -Paul Pau-l & Helen NY - Taylor, Manhattan, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Joseph Briggs isa great Realtor. He shows properties tailored to your requests and tastes, with humor and attentiveness. He is .one one the few Realtors I trust -- Realtors push you to what isinfront but Joseph of many buy of you, gives very good advice, and is diligent about finding a lot properties to choose from. He knows the Hudson Valley like the back of his hand. And, he has your best interest at heart. He's also a great guy, and If you are lucky, he will give you a chickens." dozen free-range, pesticide-free eggs from his well-loved Andre-a -Andrea NY - Ryder, Brooklyn, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Idig Joseph Briggs. What started as a referral ended with a lakefront home and a friendship. From the search for just the right property toclosing, he kept inconstant communication, always having our best interest in mind and never behind." pressuring us. Joseph .is isa true professional, and leaves the BS -Kim Kim Copake NY - Schokman, Lake, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "My wife and I recently had the pleasure of using Joseph Briggs as our Realtor. Although we had been through the home buying process before and had worked with several other Realtors, never have we felt likewe truly had an advocate on our side as we did when working with Joseph. Joseph .was was patient with us, despite our request to see dozens upon dozens of houses, answered all of our questions and always gave us an independent view of a property when we asked for it. When my wife and Ifinally found our dream home, Joseph was right beside us every step of the way from negotiations to the closing. Our search for a new home spanned nearly a year and during that time I can gladly say that Joseph became more than a Realtor to us,he became a trusted friend. Hopefully .we we willnot be venturing back into the housing market anytime soon, but Ifwe do I can say without a doubt that I would not hesitate to contact Joseph again to help with my home." search or to listmy own Chas -Chas & Chiara NY - Farcher, Chatham, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 SellerAgent "Joseph Briggs has been assisting me in helping to market one of our properties. He has provided me with a ton of information that has helped me get ideas. We both share an appreciation for homes and land. I am looking forward to http: //josephbrig gs.houlihanlawrence.corn/agents offices/ 4/12 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph Briggs| HoulihanLawrence NYSCEF DOC. NO. 78 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 year."." working with him in the new year -John John NY - Reilly, Chatham, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Joseph Briggs was above all else,patient and insightful. He found properties that met our needs and expectations, before were." we knew what our needs and expectations were -Judith Ju-dith & Richard NY - Wilde, Millbrook, January, 2014 - June5, 2017 Buyer Agent "Joseph worked tirelessly on our behalf to help us find our new home, shepherding us through the process from thefirst visitsall the way through closing, making every potentially frustrating or difficult step a breeze. We can't count all the occasions on which he went above and beyond the role of realtor, acting as an advocate, a sounding board, and a friend. best!" He's the Jam-es -James Rhinebeck - NY Askin, June, 2017 - June8, 2017 Buyer Agent "Joe isa true real estate professional. He has excellent knowledge of the markets he is involved in. Great insight into a homes potential and true value. My dealings with him have been a great experience, not pushy and always making sure need." the client gets what they want and need Dominick Rhinebeck - V., June, 2017 - June8, 2017 Buyer Agent We thoroughly enjoyed the shopping process with Joseph. My wife, Helen, and Ihad previously owned a country house and had a firm idea of what we were looking for. Unfortunately what we wanted was hard to find. Our desire was to have an historic house not close to the road. Joseph's patience allowed us to find the house that we love. We without reservation recommend Joseph! -Paul & Helen NY - 2017- Taylor, Manhattan, June, 2o17 - June8, 2017 Buyer Agent, SellerAgent "Joseph was (and stillis)a fabulous coach and representative for us during both the buying of our new house and the selling of our old house. He asked us solid questions which helped in pin-pointing our final selection, then coached us through the negotiation process. He went more than the extra mile in terms of service and was always positive, - he more." personable, energetic, and most importantly listened. We couldn't have asked for more Bill NY - Camp, Kinderhook, June, 2017 - June9, 2017 MY COMMUNITIES http: //josephbrig gs.houlihanlawrence.corn/agents offices/ 5/12 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/11/2018 Joseph Briggs[( Houlihan Lawrence NYSCEF DOC. 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