News:
Spotlight Content
Posted: May 16, 2017
2017 Women in Professional Services: Jean Partridge of Benchmark Title Agency, LLC
Benchmark Title Agency, LLC
Name: Jean Partridge
Title: Chief Counsel and Managing Member
Company Name: Benchmark Title Agency, LLC
Years in real estate: 33
What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? New York State Land Title Association, NYS Bar Association - Real Property Section, Westchester County Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association of Westchester County, National Association of Realtors, Real Estate Law Institute at Pace University School of Law.
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? The most significant obstacle I encountered was trying to achieve the perfect balance between family and career. I am lucky to have a superb family support system and the good fortune of working for companies that understood the interplay between both and encouraged my success in both arenas. At Benchmark, we understand the importance achieving this balance. Less stress at home translates to more success at work. More success at work translates to greater efficiency which allows us to meet to the needs of our clients in an attentive and smooth manner. I also have worked on honing my time management skills, which can often be an obstacle for success. I feel good time management skills are crucial for success in any profession.
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career? I am a people person. I have always prided myself for having good social skills in both formal and inform settings. This has allowed me to develop strong relationships with our clients, their lenders and our vendors. These types of relationships are crucial in the title business, since this field has a small circumference. I am also an excellent problem solver; this coupled with having strong relationships often helps in resolving problems quickly. I have learned to understand and be attentive to the specific needs and priorities of our clients, which I believe is crucial in any business.
What trends are you seeing so far this year? On the residential side of real estate, the trend I am seeing is rising prices and low inventory leading to more bidding wars than we have seen in many years. On the commercial side, I am seeing grave concern over possible revisions to the tax code which may affect real estate and more particularly transactions where tax credit investors are involved. I have also seen a trend to increase cyber security procedures and protocols due to a tremendous increase in cyber-crimes, including email hacking and wire fraud scams.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy going to the theater and traveling with family and friends. I also would never turn down a good novel, particularly while on the beach.
Tags:
Spotlight Content
MORE FROM Spotlight Content
Over half of Long Island towns vote to exceed the tax cap - Here’s how owners can respond - by Brad and Sean Cronin
When New York permanently adopted the 2% property tax cap more than a decade ago, many owners hoped it would finally end the relentless climb in tax bills. But in the last couple of years, that “cap” has started to look more like a speed bump. Property owners are seeing taxes increase even when an
.png)
.jpg)
Columns and Thought Leadership
How much power does the NYC mayor really have over real estate policy? - by Ron Cohen
The mayor of New York City holds significant influence over real estate policy — but not absolute legislative power. Here’s how it breaks down:
Formal Legislative Role
• Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
Properly serving a lien law Section 59 Demand - by Bret McCabe
Many attorneys operating within the construction space are familiar with the provisions of New York Lien Law, which allow for the discharge of a Mechanic’s Lien in the event the lienor does not commence an action to enforce following the service of a “Section 59 Demand”.
Oldies but goodies: The value of long-term ownership in rent-stabilized assets - by Shallini Mehra
Active investors seeking rent-stabilized properties often gravitate toward buildings that have been held under long-term ownership — and for good reasons. These properties tend to be well-maintained, both physically and operationally, offering a level of stability
The strategy of co-op busting in commercial real estate - by Robert Khodadadian
In New York City’s competitive real estate market, particularly in prime neighborhoods like Midtown Manhattan, investors are constantly seeking new ways to unlock property value. One such strategy — often overlooked but
.gif)