Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Names Maria Boccard Manager of Career Opportunities

COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. - July 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently named top producing agent Maria Boccard Manager of Career Opportunities.  Daniel Gale Sotheby’s President and CEO Patricia Petersen made the announcement.

“Over the course of a very successful career, Maria has consistently been a top producing agent and outstanding sales leader,” said Ms. Petersen.  “Maria has also become prominent among her peers as a coach and mentor for both new and experienced agents, sharing time and contact management practices, marketing plans, and techniques to help expand their business.  She is particularly well suited to her expanded role.”

Maria, who recently placed in the top 1000 Top Real Estate Agents in the Nation by Sales Volume (Real Trends) will continue to list and market real estate for her clients and customers, while providing career assistance to agents in Daniel Gale Sotheby’s East Norwich, Cold Spring Harbor, Syosset and Huntington offices. She will also actively recruit new and veteran agents to Daniel Gale Sotheby’s.

“It’s critical that new agents in particular understand the importance of exceptional service, strong negotiating skills, and the aggressive marketing strategies needed to produce the most qualified buyers and the best possible price,” explains Maria.  “I can help my colleagues gain the additional expertise required to provide results in all price ranges, and increase their individual success.”

Maria lives in the Wincoma area of Huntington Bay with her husband and French bulldog “Stella,” has twin daughters who live in New York City, and enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking, and playing tennis and golf.

Founded in 1922, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty consistently leads the nation in achieving one of the highest average sales prices in the country.  DGSIR is a $2.4 billion dollar plus organization with close to 600 sales associates in 22 sales offices spanning Long Island.  Services include a Relocation Division, an award-winning Marketing & Technology Department, a Development Marketing Group, Commercial and Rental Divisions; Ambassador Abstract title company, and a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage affiliation.  The Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate for Long Island’s North Shore since 1976, DGSIR has gained national and international recognition, including top honors worldwide.

In addition to its place on the Regents Board of "Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate," Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty is active in Real Trends and The Realty Alliance (comprising some of the real estate industry's most influential companies with participation "by invitation only").  For more information, visit www.danielgale.com.