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CJ has lived in Ithaca since 1984. She grew up on the water,
hailing from Sodus Bay, NY - just a short 90 minute drive north of
Ithaca. She originally came to Ithaca to study at Cornell University,
where she graduated with a B.S. in Natural
Resources in 1988. Having developed an interest in the live
theatre in college, she moved to Ogunquit, Maine, after graduation
where she worked as Assistant Treasurer of the famous Ogunquit
Playhouse. 
In 1989 CJ
returned to Ithaca to work in the Marketing department at the Ithaca
College Department of Theatre Arts, where she worked for
five years. While working at Ithaca College full-time, CJ earned a Master
of Science degree in the area of Corporate Communications
from the Roy
H. Park School of Communications. CJ moved to Buffalo in 1993 and worked at Studio Arena Theatre before moving back to Ithaca in 1994.
CJ entered the real estate industry in 1994 as General Manager of Housing Solutions - Ithaca's largest apartment referral service. In June of 1996, CJ obtained her real estate license as a licensed salesperson and worked at Audrey Edelman & Associates for 9 years.In 1998 CJ earned her designation as a Certified Buyer Representative and in 2000, she obtained her real estate broker's license. In January of 2006, CJ moved to Coldwell Banker Shaw Real Estate where has continued her success as a top producer in the Ithaca marketplace.
CJ's background in marketing, sales & management is a huge bonus for both buyers and sellers. She offers a creative edge in marketing homes for sale both in print and Internet media. CJ uses her experience in the market to help sellers pinpoint a realistic asking price which enables her to get homes sold quickly. For buyers, CJ provides a solid resource every step of the way. Each transaction is unique and through each sale, CJ has gained increasing knowledge and expertise. If you are new to the area, CJ can give you a thorough tour of the Ithaca area and assist you throughout your relocation to this lovely Finger Lakes community.
CJ
believes
strongly that her success is due to a commitment to excellence in
client relations and continuing education in the field of real estate.
Her specialized training as a Certified Buyer Representative® is
held by a small percentage of REALTORS® nationwide. If you
are thinking of buying a house and would like to learn more about
hiring your own buyers agent, give CJ a call. You can also read more
about agency relationships
online at About
Buyer Agency.
If you want to sell your house, CJ will provide you with skilled
marketing, negotiations and counseling above your expectations.
CJ is very active with our local REALTOR association, the Ithaca
Board of REALTORS. She has served as President of the Board in 2004. She was awarded the honor of "REALTOR®
of the YEAR" in 2001, an award voted by her peers in real estate.
Some of the Ithaca
Board of REALTOR® committee positions CJ has held
since 1996 include:
Along with her local Board volunteer work, CJ is also involved at the state association level, serving on several committees with the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR). CJ recently was Vice Chair of Member Services and Support Committee and Chair of Organizational Standards Subcommittee, the group that reviews the recertification of other NYS Boards/Associations. In 2006, CJ was Chair of the Information Management Committee which works on several projects including the NYS REALTOR® magazine, NYSAR website and the NYSAR Smart Growth Award. She has also served on these NYSAR committees: Multiple Listing Service, Legislative Forum and Technology. CJ also has served on a Professional Standards panel at the State level, and on the committee for selecting the NYSAR Realtor of the Year in 2004 and 2006.
CJ is a huge fan of ice hockey and has also played for many years. Currently she plays for the local women's team the Ithaca Sirens.
She lives in the
Town of Lansing with her husband Norm, who is also into ice hockey (and
is a former player for the Ithaca High School team that went to the
State Championships in 1980 and 1981). She has season tickets to both the Cornell
Men & Women's Ice Hockey teams. She roots for Buffalo Sabres
mainly but has a soft spot for several Canadian hockey teams - Ottawa
Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks.
She also roots for local hockey hero Dustin Brown who currently plays
for the Los Angeles Kings.
Other hobbies include fishing, boating and rollerblading. She also enjoys traveling - favorite places include the coast of Maine, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans and Dallas. CJ visited Paris in 2002 (photo on left), Vancouver BC in 2005, Hawaii in 2006 and Las Vegas in 2007.
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