Real Estate w/over 3 decades-Appraiser,broker,Consulting/Counseling,Exchanging,Investing,Management
An eclectic diverse approach to client counseling to provide experienced professional services in all facets of real estate brokerage in greater Hartford & multiple states in exchanging RE & beyond w/problem solving. Extensive court testimony & litigation services in court-bankruptcy,matrimonial/divorce,tax assessment appeals, deficiency and valuation proceedings,easements and takings.
Keywords: greater Hartford real estate counseling;CT commercial & residential appraisal services;buyer broker since 1980;RE problem solving; court expert real estate witness;apartment building expertise-www.HartfordRealEstateBroker.com; www.HartfordReaEstateAppraiser.com
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Incorporated March 1984-licensed since 1977 as agent, 1979 as broker-Realtor, and in 1987- federal licensing began as a certified general appraiser RCG.246
What is your primary product or service?
Real Estate-all facets-appraiser,broker,consultant/counseling/court testimony;development services;exchanging nationwide;financing assistance,management helper,investing;leasing;management, and other services as required.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Took a Principles and Practices RE course at University of Hartford fall 1976 with a respected Appraiser. Started a sports running shoe company while in high school selling all over CT-only one of three distributors in the state. Sales have always been a part of my life and helping others with quality service.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
most definitely client centered with over 3 decades of RE expertise.As a property owner of numerous types of buildings over the last 3+ decades have a diverse knowledge of ownership and am able to put myself in the client's perspective.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Hartford location- 1-have locations of ownership/management in other cities. NO expansion plans at this time except as an exchangor-- am able to provide RE services around the country also.
Provide detailed directions to your location
177 Buckingham Street is located in SOUTH Downtown-SODO-midway on the south side of the street between Main and Washington Streets. Buckingham Street is one block south of Capitol Avenue with a view of Bushnell Park and Downtown and across the street from the stae of CT offcie building & the Bushnell. Please park in the adjacent lot at 161-165 Buckingham Street -signs posted
What type of payments do you accept?
credit cards in person;scheduled flexible payments; what did you have in mind?; fee representation on a case by case basis;typically payment upon RE completion. At time of inspection of the appraisal a fee arrangement must be made typically with payment.
Which areas do you service?
greater Hartford, the rest of CT, and in exchanging the entire US-licensed in CT for appraising and brokerage
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Marc Gottesdiener- within a corporation
What are your hours of operation?
9-6 +--- daily and appointments as scheduling allows for both. If it is important I will work for the client, the tenant, the Investor, the owner, the exchangor at any hour.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Treating people like you would want to be treated equally.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I am seeking people who follow the "golden rule" as that is how I try to lead my life.