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Jamie Colonna of Syosset Newest Agent to Join Homes By Mara Realty of Syosset

Syosset's Homes By Mara Realty welcomes Jamie Colonna of Syosset as newest licensed salesperson.

Syosset, NY; February 22, 2016– Homes By Mara Realty of Syosset recently welcomed Jamie Colonna of Syosset as it newest licensed salesperson. Prior to joining Homes By Mara, Colonna was an advertising sales planner for Scripps Networks Interactive’s Food Network and Cooking Channel where she was responsible for negotiating with advertising buyers seeking commercial space on the networks and closing ad deals, before going on a two year sabbatical to raise her one-year-old daughter and two-year-old son.

Colonna says her advertising sales experience is a fine complement to her new focus in real estate. “Regardless of industry, my overall goal has always been to provide excellent customer attention and service,” explains Colonna. “I have always made sure to follow up with clients and get them whatever information they need in a timely manner, which is a skill I am happy to bring to my real estate clients. As someone who has always worked in sales, I enjoy working within the sales sector because it allows me to meet new people and capitalize on my passion for serving people’s unique needs.”

Homes By Mara Realty President and Owner Mara Navaretta is pleased to have Colonna among her team of agents. “Jamie’s strong sales background and negotiating skills are a great asset to today’s real estate market and we are delighted to have her bringing her experience to our agency and the clients we serve,” comments Navaretta. “She is no doubt a great addition to our team and the quality service we are dedicated to bringing to our clientele.” Colonna, who has Communications Bachelor’s Degree from Marymount Manhattan College, grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, before moving to Syosset in 2010.

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Beyond working for Scripps Networks Interactive’s Food Network and Cooking Channel in Manhattan, Colonna started out as a sales assistant for Comcast Networks including E!, Style, G4, Versus, and Golf Channel before eventually becoming a sales planner for Fox Networks’ National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild, both of which were also based out of Manhattan.

Homes By Mara is a boutique real estate agency spearheaded by licensed broker and real estate veteran Mara Navaretta. Featuring a team of highly-skilled and trained agents, Homes By Mara specializes in servicing North Shore’s residential market on both the selling and buying sectors. Located at 567 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, NY, the agency offers convenience and a turn-key solution in accommodating all real estate needs by sharing its office space with the law firm, Navaretta & Howard LLP. Navaretta and Howard, LLP has a special focus in real estate law and provides counsel and representation for all Homes by Mara agents to assure the homeowner receives quick and accurate answers to legal questions that may arise in the course of today’s real estate transaction. Also available is a concierge service that consists of recommendations for every trade associated with the real estate industry including movers and contractors. For more information about Homes By Mara, please call 516-364-2500 or visit www.homesbymara.com

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