Philip Altland

I have made it a personal goal that I would be a different type of real estate broker. What I offer you are 38 years of experience blended with today's technology. When I began my career in 1978, the real estate business was very different. Listings were on 3 x 5 index cards. There were no computers, cell phones, email or voicemail. As I think back, it is amazing that brokers we ever able to find the right property for our buyers. Real estate companies also did not share their listings so every company had different apartments listed.

Fast forward to 2016. Finding the right home is so much easier and more efficient now. High quality pictures and floorplans give today's buyers the advantage of doing their preliminary search from the comfort of their homes. It is still necessary to actually go out and see the properties, but it is a lot easier to screen which ones are suitable.

In April of 2016 I sold my beloved New York apartment and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am extremely happy here. I am now licensed both in New York and Florida. I am still actively doing business in New York with the help of my colleague Mary Anne Cotter. We have successfully been doing sales and rentals in Manhattan since my move to Florida.

My new life in Florida has been a dream come true. I was never a fan of bitter Northeastern winters, particularly after falling and fracturing my kneecap in February of 2015. Life in Florida has exceeded my expectations. If you are thinking of making the move South, I can offer you the benefit of my experience of starting a new live 1066 miles South of New York. Even if you are just thinking of buying a home in Florida where you can spend part of the year, I am here to offer my assistance. As a New Yorker for over 40 years, I am in a unique position to help guide you to the right neighborhood. You will pleasantly surprised by how much space you can find in Florida for a fraction of New York prices.

I use stories from my years in the business to entertain and educate my buyers to the process of buying real estate. One of my buyers once asked if, after she bought an apartment, she could still go out looking with me, it was that much fun for her. For sellers, I am a very focused and methodical marketer of the property from setting the correct price, preparing the home to look its best, to the preparation of whatever paperwork is required, and finally the closing.

So whether you are thinking of buying or selling in New York or in Florida, I am here to help you with a smooth and stress-free experience.