BIO

Mary has been a Licensed Salesperson since 2005 and a top producer in Nassau Country. Mary is the Sales Manager for Laffey Fine Homes Real Estate in Glen Cove, NY. A lifelong Glen Cove resident and an active member of the community, she offers her customers and clients an in-depth knowledge of the community focusing on the factors that influence local real estate values. Mary's wholes life in Glen Cove has afforded her the opportunity to work with civic officials as well as members of the multi-cultural business community resulting in valuable experience dealing with a complex international marketplace. Mary's negotiating skills were perfected as Assistant Manager of the recruiting company which took from start up in a very profitable venture in a relatively short time frame. Strong Customer Service. Mary is dedicated to provide Sellers and Buyers with reliable and conscientious service that is second to none. Her commitment to furthering education allows her to give accurate information to her clients and empowers them to make informed decisions. Mary's education exceeds in Real Estate by having different designations. Mary holds a SRES-Senior Real Estate Specialist, ABR-Accredited Buyers Representative, RECS-Real Estate Cyberspace Society, REBAC-Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, CBR-Certified Byers Representative, CRS-Certified Residential Specialist, CIPS-Certified International Property Specialist, RSSP-Real Estate Short Sale Professional. Because of her dedication to help her clients by going above and beyond their expectations, her clients say Mary is "My Realtor for Life". Mary states, "It's all about the relationship. I want to become part of their lives and help them the way I would help my own family." Let Mary become your realtor for life. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mary has always been extremely involved in the local community. Through her memberships, she has been a personal advocate in helping the homeless, those in need of personal services like food, clothing and household items. Ms Stanco's reach in Glen Cove is widely known. Her personal involvement is detailed below. Long Island Board of Realtors: Committees: Public Relations, Legislative, NYSAR Committee Glen Cove National Nite Out: Planning Committee 2007-present City of Glen Cove's "Senior Day" at Village Square: Planning Committee 2007-present Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce: President 2010-2015. 1st VP President 2008-2010, Exectutive Board Member 2003-present, Committees: Shop Glen Cove Showcase-2007-present, Glen Cove Gala Chairperson 2003-present, Annual Christmas Party 2003-present, Culinary Committee 2003-present. Glen Cove Rotary International: Member since 2007 Sons of Italy, Loggia 1016: Sentinels Officer, Ceremonial Officer 2006-2014, Head of membership since 2007, Fundraising Chair Annual Golf outing, Football wedding, Christmas party, Dances, Events. EDUCATION Mary is a graduate of Briarcliff College where she earned her B.A. Business Administration/Marketing. Many of the tools and resources she employs in her real estate career were finely tuned during her 4-years of study. MARY STANCO IS THE GOLD COAST NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE EXPERT Mary Stanco, an expert in the Residential Real Estate markets brings her extensive expertise in Short Sales and her work with home owners looking for alternatives to bankruptcy or foreclosure, to the Laffey Organization. Mary focuses on providing assistance to buyers and sellers who are trying to navigate complex REO & Short Sale transactions and the demand for her professionalism and knowledge with distressed property sales continues to grow. According to a recent NAR (National Association of Realtors) survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. A short sale occurs when the net proceeds for the sale of a home are not enough to cover the sellers mortgage obligations and closing costs, and the seller is unable to cover the difference. A short sale is one way to relieve the financial strain on families due to changes in the housing market. A lifelong resident of Glen Cove, Mary earned her BA in Business Management from Briarcliffe College and maintains the core of her real estate business along the Gold Coast North Shore. Mary maintains a diverse background in real estate, advertising, customer service, mortgage financing and the short sale/foreclosure markets. Her professional licenses, designations and affiliations are extensive including RSSP (Real Estate Short Sale Specialist) to CBR (Certified Buyers Representative) and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist. Mary is also active in Glen Coves multiple Community Organizations including Glen Coves National Nite Out, Seniors Day, Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce (current President), Rotary International and Sons of Italy Loggia 1016. Marys also an active member of many professional organizations including LIBOR (Long Island Board of Realtors), REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Agents Council) and WCR (Womens Council of Realtors) to name a few. Volunteer Positions AARP of Glen Cove, Glen Cove Deasy School, Habitat for Humanity, Childrens Miracle Network St. Christopher's Ottilie, The Glen Cove Senior Center, Youth Exchange Committee St. Patrick's Church, Glen Cove, NY, Glen Cove Cares, The Regency of Glen Cove, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Glen Cove National Night Out, Diabetes Foundation, SAGE Foundation. Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation Dress for Success, The Food Pantry Glen Cove, Rotary International, National Night out in Glen Cove Senior Day, Annual Car Show in Glen Cove, Sons of Italy Glen Cove, Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 2008 LIBOR Spirit Award Recipient 2008 Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, Community Merit Award 2009 Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Person of The Year Award 2015 PBA Person Of the Year