At a glance
My Communities
Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck, New Rochelle, Pelham, Rye, Rye Brook
Properties Sold
205
About me
Expert Representation in a Changing Market
Berdie possesses the rare combination of real-estate broker skills - a devoted listener who quickly understands her clients' needs, combined with a keen eye for finding the perfect home for them. Trained as a communication design professional who worked in the corporate business sector prior to entering real-estate, Berdie developed acute visualization skills, which enables her to zero in on a property's potential to become a wonderful home. Home buyers benefit by having her help in developing their own sense of style, while sellers gain from her ability to stage their homes to maximize financial return. Berdie's ability to empathize with clients creates trusting relationships that continue well after their properties close as people continue to seek her recommendations for local service providers and community amenities. A testimony to the strength of these relationships are the many repeat transactions and referrals...
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Expert Representation in a Changing Market
Berdie possesses the rare combination of real-estate broker skills - a devoted listener who quickly understands her clients' needs, combined with a keen eye for finding the perfect home for them. Trained as a communication design professional who worked in the corporate business sector prior to entering real-estate, Berdie developed acute visualization skills, which enables her to zero in on a property's potential to become a wonderful home. Home buyers benefit by having her help in developing their own sense of style, while sellers gain from her ability to stage their homes to maximize financial return. Berdie's ability to empathize with clients creates trusting relationships that continue well after their properties close as people continue to seek her recommendations for local service providers and community amenities. A testimony to the strength of these relationships are the many repeat transactions and referrals which continue to enhance her real-estate business.
Living with her family, previously in Larchmont and for the past seven years in New Rochelle, provides clients expert knowledge of both Westchester Sound Shore communitiesw hile her extensive community involvement demonstrates her commitment to improving the lifestyle of these towns:
Marie Vitt Humanitarian Award 2013
Chair of 2013 New Rochelle House Tour
Chair of 2008-12 House Selection Committee New Rochelle House Tour
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Captain 2007-present
The Sharing Shelf Volunteer for Westchester Social Services
Together these attributes have made Berdie a longtime top-10 percent producer at Houlihan Lawrence and recipient of Silver, Gold and Platinum awards for sales excellence. The following testimonials speak more about Berdie:
Recommendations from former clients
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WE LOOOOVE BERDIE!!!!!! and if you are fortunate enough to stumble across her in your search for your dream house, you got very lucky! Berdie's warm presence, contagious enthusiasm, great humor, exceptional taste and sense of style made her an incredible asset in our experience as first-time home buyers. The minute we met her, Berdie made us feel welcomed and "at home" and now, we have one that is unique and beautiful too!! Dorota and Yaron Wolf
"The distinctive service and personal attention we received from Berdie Stein exceeded our expectations as we searched for our new home. Berdie is extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market and has a wealth of experience in the community. She was skillful at assessing and understanding our individual needs, easy to work with and very patient throughout the process. Berdie showed us homes that she felt would work within our budget - without pressure but with perceptive guidance. She has excellent taste as a designer and with her creativity and suggestions, she can help you visualize what a room or home can become. She is also a great resource if you need additional services, referring us to reputable contractors, architects and designers. ?Thanks to Berdie we found our dream home!! Whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Berdie Stein. We could not have asked for a better realtor to guide us through the process." Martha Kaplan
"Berdie is absolutely the best. She is extremely professional, yet personable and kind. Her knowledge of the market is deep. She understands her clients needs. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Larchmont, NY." -Rosa Perkins
"We knew from the moment Berdie walked in our home that she was the Broker for us. Her honesty, integrity and total professionalism were the key factors in us selling our home so quickly. In today's market, not only did Berdie know just what it would take to sell the house, but to do so within 3 months.Thank you again for a wonderful selling experience and we would highly recommend you to any future clients.-Joe and Maria Santos?"Berdie is one of the hardest working RE agents we know. She sold my aunt's house in NY (We're in CA) and was always on top of the situation which included hiring and overseeing work that needed to be done on the house. Her network of professionals that prepared the house for sale were invaluable and clearly showed her experience in the real estate market and what it took to sell a property. We unhesitatingly recommend Berdie to anyone selling their home. She will treat it like a home, not just a house." -Gene Krzywinski?"Berdie is a fantastic real estate agent.. Not only did she help us find a terrific house -- she helped us choose the best neighborhood for our family, and her advice was right on! We've made a ton of friends and we are so happy here. She also helped us find painters, landscapers, etc.-- everything we needed to make the new house into our home. Berdie is the best!" -Anne Todd?"My wife and I were fortunate enough to have been referred to Berdie Stein early in our search for a home. Despite a relatively small budget and a long list of demands, Berdie dedicated herself to finding the right home for us at the right price. Always knowledgeable and honest, Berdie guided us through the process and was consistently proactive in finding potential homes, service vendors, and opportunities to save money. She truly had our best interests at heart and far exceeded expectations and the performance of other agents with which we've worked. For as long as we stay in New York, we will use Berdie Stein to buy and sell our homes. Save yourself time and frustration and hire Berdie, she will become a valuable partner in the process and a friend as well." -Marc Porter?"We have known Berdie for over ten years. She has helped my wife and I to purchase our home and 11 years later she continues to provide us with guidance on the market as we perform repairs and renovations and as we set our sights to possible change. Both my wife and I have found Berdie to be very personable, attentive to details, a great listener and most importantly possessing an amazing knowledge of the real estate market in the Larchmont and New Rochelle areas." -Wajdi Atallah
"Berdie is excellent. We were searching for a house in New York while living in London and she was patient, responsive, and was happy to show us around a number of different towns and properties. She knows her market incredibly well, and has very good / innovative ideas for properties that needed some work (as ours did). We highly recommended Berdie." Jad Atallah
"Berdie helped my husband and I buy our first home. She was very personable and resourceful throughout the entire process. When we first started looking, she was patient and took the time to educate us on neighborhoods we were interested in, taking us to many houses and had our best interests at heart while evaluating what we saw. When we finally found the house we wanted, she was quick and efficient to get the deal done. Being that we lived and worked in the city, and were buying a home in Westchester, Berdie made herself available to take care of things for us such as meet with inspectors and visit the building department when needed, without us having to be present. She really saved us a lot of aggravation. Berdie also connected us with inspectors, attorneys, mortgage brokers and contractors - and we were not disappointed with any of her recommendations. We are grateful we had such a professional by our side through our first home buying experience!" Faith Kirkpatrick
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Professional Awards & Achievements
Consistent Top Producer at Houlihan Lawrence for 17 years
Westchester Board of Realtors Silver and Gold Achievement Awards
Recipient of Westchester Magazine "Best of Westchester Kitchen Design Award" 2011
2012 Award Recipient for "The Marie F. Vitt Humanitarian Award"
Professional Associations & Designations
Member, (HGAR, HGMLS,NYSAR, NAR)
Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)
Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS)
Senior Residential Specialist (SRES)
NAR Green Designation
Chairperson 15th Annual 2013 New Rochelle House Tour
Board Member, The Friends of Sound Shore Medical Center, 2012-2013
Community Involvement
2013 Chair, New Rochelle House Tour. Chair, New Rochelle House Selection Committee 2009-2012. Member, Sisterhood Temple Israel, New Rochelle. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Leader 2007-2013.
Personal Interests
Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Art & Design. Mid-century design, art and architecture, film, cooking, mahjong, reading, walking, knitting, interior design and staging.
Real Estate Expertise
Proudly representing the residential market in Larchmont, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle since 1995 with strong regional broker network.
Education
Parsons School of Design - BFA Communication Design
Testimonials
I had the very good fortune to be represented by your agent, Berdie Stein, in the process of buying and selling a home. I enjoyed my every meeting and conversation with her.
I have owned 3 houses and thus have been in contact with numerous Real Estate agents, but never met the likes of Berdie. She is charming, with a ready laugh and smile. She listened well and was highly attentive to the needs of her clients. She returned calls promptly and sent greetings and information through the computer. In this way I knew she had me on her mind. Berdie volunteered her time, her expertise, her opinions and advice whenever she felt it would serve me well.
Berdie is a big asset. I hold her obvious decency and honesty in high regard. Please know how much I appreciate her services. She is UNIQUE.
I thank her and would recommend her to anyone who wants the very best.
Lita M Wolfe
We first worked with Berdie when we moved to Westchester County from DC in 2007. At what was the height of the market, Berdie helped us find the best neighborhood for our needs, helped us navigate a very competitive home buying scene, and made sure all went smoothly. When it was time to pack up and move cross-country seven years later (this summer), we didn't need to call around. We went straight to Berdie. She knew we needed to sell our house quickly and helped us prepare the house, stage it, and price it right. We got multiple offers and had the house under contract within days of putting it on the market. But it didn't end there. The stress of a cross-country move with three young children was tremendous. Berdie was frequently in contact to see what she could do to make things less stressful for us. She goes above and beyond. It is not just a real estate transaction for Berdie. She got us in a great house, helped us sell the great house at a price we were happy with in a very short time frame, and did whatever she could (beyond the details of the home sale) to make a cross-country move a bit less stressful. Thanks, Berdie!
Jacqueline Miller
Working with Berdie on our recent home purchase was a pleasure from start to finish. She's warm, knowledgable, accommodating, easy to reach, and always goes the extra mile for her clients. We would recommend her without hesitation to anybody looking for or selling a home, and look forward to seeing her in the neighborhood for years to come.
Sam Sadigursky
- January 16, 2015
Berdie is a force of nature. Within days of our initial meeting, she had our house photographed, floor plans drawn, marketing materials produced and held a catered lunch for area brokers. Every last detail was perfectly handled and we had a contract within weeks even though the market was slowing down. Berdie's extensive experience really put us at ease. And somehow with how busy she is, she always responds immediately and makes you feel that you are her only client. She held our hand through every step of the process from staging to finding us a new house and even weighing in on future renovation plans. She's not just a broker you can trust but a friend you can count on to help with one of the biggest decisions you will ever make.
Joanna Barsky
- December 3, 2015