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From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Team, One Agent’s Commitment to Excellence Redefined Success in Saratoga Springs

In 2023, The Marchesiello Team in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., sold 143 homes representing over $60.5 million in volume. An affiliate of the Keller Williams® Capital District market center in Albany, The Marchesiello Team consistently ranks in the top one percent of all agencies regionally and nationally. But perhaps their biggest achievement is a commitment to excellence in all things – a dedication driven by Christine Marchesiello, associate broker and team lead.  

An Accidental Agent 

Christine Marchesiello ventured into real estate following a subpar FSBO experience in 2006. While selling her home, she found the lack of communication and unprofessional conduct on the part of the buyer’s agent disappointing – and inspiring. She walked away from the closing emboldened with one thought: “I can do this better.” 

It was the right time for a transition. A teacher by trade, the job prospects in her area were limited, so Christine homed in on real estate and never looked back. She got her real estate license the same week she married her husband Dominick. “It was a little bit of a crazy time,” Christine recalled.

To market her newfound agent title, Christine hosted open houses, networked, and more. She was doing all the right things, but months went by without any results. “I didn’t make a dollar for at least eight months, and I was almost ready to give up,” Christine said. Finally, she sold her first home.

As a solo agent with a local brokerage, Christine built on that first win to consistently sell around 20 homes a year. Excellence continued to motivate her every move. She focused on superior customer service, including more consistent and thorough communication. She studied the local market closely and priced her listings competitively. She offered exceptional staging and marketing. By 2010, Christine had what she calls her hockey stick moment – her business tripled and she began averaging 65 home sales a year.

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This week at Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, and Andy Florance, the co-founder and CEO of CoStar, had a candid conversation on entrepreneurship and technology.

Florance, one of the longest-serving CEOs in modern business history, reflected on his 38.5 years at the helm of CoStar. He recounted the company’s early days, combining his passion for real estate with cutting-edge technology to create one of the most influential platforms in the industry. 

“I come from a family, a real estate family,” said Florance. “Mom was a real estate agent for 50 years. My brother has been a real estate agent for 45 years, and my dad’s an architect who was doing residential and commercial. I got my real estate license in my sophomore year in college.”

The Drive Behind Decades of Leadership

Despite the challenges of leading a company for nearly four decades, Florance expressed that his drive comes from innovation and making a tangible difference in the industry. 

“If I didn’t make any money doing it, I would still come back,” said Florance, emphasizing his enduring passion for creating new products that impact the market.

San Diego's suburbs offer a range of living environments, from beachside communities to family-friendly inland neighborhoods. Here are some of the notable suburbs around San Diego: 1. La JollaHighlights: Known for its stunning coastline, upscale homes, and vibrant arts scene. La Jolla offers some of the most picturesque views in Southern California...

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