REALTORS Frank & Marilyn Urso Join Homes By Mara Realty of Syosset, NY

Syosset, NY; January 25, 2017 – Syosset, NY’s Homes By Mara Realty is pleased to welcome Frank and Marilyn Urso, Huntington, NY residents, as its newest licensed real estate associate brokers. The Urso’s come to Homes By Mara with a strong experience specializing in Long Island’s residential home market, particularly within the Syosset area. They were the owners of Long Island Village Realty, Inc., in downtown Syosset, NY for over 20 years. Recently they were associate brokers for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Atlantic Shores in Syosset and Huntington before deciding to join Homes by Mara Realty in order to return to the Syosset downtown area where they have focused their service and business for over 25 years.

“We have known Homes By Mara Realty’s Founder and Owner, Mara Navaretta, for over 20 years and always respected the highly ethical and successful way she’s conducted business,” said Marilyn Urso. “Syosset has always been our home market having previously owned Long Island Village Realty, Inc. in town for over two decades. When Frank and I decided we needed to return to our original Syosset home market that we know so well and have served in so many ways over the years, Homes by Mara Realty’s stellar work ethic and reputation with its strong Syosset location and presence made it our number one choice!”

Frank Urso said that Homes By Mara’s boutique operation is a complement to his and Marilyn’s work principles and philosophy. “Marilyn and I have always been committed to providing personal quality attention and service for our real estate home buyers and sellers,” he explained. “Homes By Mara offers an intimate environment with turn-key support for agents that ensure that its agents are given the tools and resources they need for providing top quality, attention and representation that can be tailored according to each client’s unique needs so they can take charge effectively and ‘make things happen’ for achieving clients’ goals!”

Marilyn Urso added, “As someone who ran a former boutique real estate agency myself, I can personally say that this type of operation provides the best structure for both the agents and the clients they serve. You are not left needing to ‘wait for permission’ as you typically do with larger corporate type real estate agencies to help satisfy clients’ needs. You also have the freedom to try new marketing techniques or technology applications and to immediately make adjustments if and when needed without any ‘red tape’ just by having a simple conversation with the broker. You are not at the mercy of corporate approval. Procedures and protocol are a lot more seamless and simplified, which translate into greater efficiency and ultimately the best client service.”

Navaretta is enthusiastic about the Ursos being aboard her team. “Frank and Marilyn are outgoing, authoritative, well-known and highly respected experienced REALTORS, particularly in Syosset and its surrounding communities,” she says. “They possess tremendous knowledge and skills that complement one another, with Frank representing the business and sales part of the team and Marilyn representing the organized, technical, and creative part of the team – making their marriage a wonderful marriage for our operations and our clients.”

The Urso’s have both been REALTORS for more than half of their adult life. They say it is who they are. While their previous careers, Frank having been in upper management for UPS on Long Island and Marilyn having worked within the early stages of the computer field in NJ & NYC in the 1970s, have helped shape who they are and how they do business, the Urso’s say, “Make no mistake, it is our strong family ties and strong REALTOR involvement that defines us today.”

Both Frank and Marilyn Urso have earned numerous REALTOR Certifications and Designations since becoming realtors over 25 years ago. Education is very important to them given the ever-changing real estate environment they work in every day. Using their REALTOR knowledge and expertise in the industry, they have served for many years as Directors for Long Island Board of REALTORS (LIBOR), New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR), and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). They have also participated in various committees and task forces. Frank was honored to serve as president for the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island in 2009. The contributions they have made to the local real estate community have earned them various praise and accolades. Frank Urso has been honored as the LIBOR REALTOR of the Year, and has received the LIBOR Community Service Award as well as the MLS Tasso Award for Community Service. Marilyn Urso was named LIBOR Associate of the Year, as well as both Local Chapter and NYS Women’s Council of REALTORS Member of the Year. Both Frank and Marilyn Urso have earned the NYS REALTOR Honor Society designation during their careers.

Besides their REALTOR involvement over the years, the Urso’s have done much for many of the local community organizations. They were founding members of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. Frank Urso was the first president of that group and has been the organizer as well as Master of Ceremonies each year for the Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony held every December. As a Vietnam Veteran, Frank Urso is an active member of both the local American Legion and VFW Posts and proudly carries the American Flag in the color guard for the Memorial Day Parade. The Urso’s strong support of the Local Sons of Italy Giuseppe Verdi Lodge along with many other local charities and organizations makes the Urso’s an integral part of the Syosset Community.

Originally having met at Garfield High School in Garfield, NJ, the Urso’s have been together as a couple for 55 years and are married nearly 48 years. They have been working together in the real estate field since 1989.

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 Realty specializes in servicing the North Shore’s residential market on both the selling and buying sectors. Located at 30 Berry Hill Road 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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