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Stephen J. Amodio - Lic. R.E. Broker/Owner (315) 336-7000 Amodio Realty, Inc. Pays it Forward by Giving Back
Real Estate Rebate Program Honors Local Heroes
BY RICHARD BARRETT Aug. 2018
Amodio Realty Inc., located in the Town of Lee, wanted to show its appreciation to the military, law enforcement, fi refi ghters, fi rst responders, health care professionals, and teachers for their service to country and community, but wanted to do it in a way that went beyond mere words. So the small family real estate agency, staffed by Stephen Amodio (Broker/Owner), his wife Betsy (President/Owner), and their daughter, Lucciana, decided to do something extraordinary with their business after learning about Heroes Home Advantage and a courageous woman named Michele Ladd, its founder. Stephen Amodio, a former Marine whose own family includes many community heroes, heard about Ladd’s noble mission of honoring hometown heroes by offering discounts and rebates on real estate services, and he wanted to get on board. He did his due diligence fi rst, spending nine months researching and speaking with other realtors nationwide who were already participating. Amodio Realty, Inc. joined the Heroes Home Advantage program in January of 2017 and is currently working with about a half dozen heroes. He has closed on several properties already, but explained that it’s not about being pressured to obtain listings, move properties and meet sales quotas. It’s about giving back. He discovered through census tract records that in the tri-county area he exclusively serves -- Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties -these categories of community heroes when combined comprise 50% of their total population. “We can never repay our heroes for their service, but we can honor them with a small token of our appreciation,” Amodio said. “We are looking for opportunities to honor local community heroes. That is our goal.” Amodio Realty gives 25% of earned commission directly to the hero, (up to $5000 per transaction), when we close on the sale and/or purchase of their residential or commercial property. “It’s a small gesture in comparison to the their daily sacrifi ces and service to our community and country,” he said. He also works closely with a comprehensive, likeminded network of community partners who offer additional rebates and discounts on their related products and services. The savings to heroes when all is said and done can be thousands of dollars. As word of mouth about the program spreads, Amodio envisions adding a half-dozen sales staff and expanding his cadre of committed community business partners even further. He graciously welcomes those who respect the program’s mission and embrace its spirit of honoring community heroes for their contributions.
“We’re hungry for more hero partners,” he said. “The door is wide open to virtually any business, but we discourage people from using the program to leverage their business and not follow through on their promises.” There are no fees involved, no catches, and no restrictions on how Amodio’s rebate can be used. The program is open to all qualifi ed active, retired and volunteer heroes, both buyers and sellers, including fi rst-time home buyers. Amodio can’t hide his enthusiasm for the program and the people it serves.
Article written by Richard Barrett Editor, Accent Magazine Reprinted and edited with permission Special Thanks to Jason Gulla with Gulla Graphics
Stephen J. Amodio
Lic. R.E. Broker/Owner
Offi ce: (315)336-7000
StephenAmodio@AmodioRealty.com
TEACHER Amodio Realty Welcomes
Sara M. Moran
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
“I am grateful to be serving the heroes in my community and look forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs.” - Sara
WATERVILLE
101 BARTON AVENUE $217,500
PRICE REDUCED LEE
55 N. BEARTOWN ROAD S. $249,900
Sara M. Moran
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
Cell: (315) 794-1724
SaraMoran@AmodioRealty.com
FIREFIGHTER
Amazing 19th century brick Victorian, stunning architectural features! Built in 1884, this 4,116 sq ft home is on a corner lot. Covered front porch, grand 9 ft wooden double entry doors, spacious foyer. 10 ft ceilings, 9 ft pocket doors, original doors, hardware, oor to ceiling windows, moldings, hardwood oors, built-ins, and tin ceiling. Massive updated kitchen w/ co ee bar, hickory cabinets, granite counters, and gas stove w/pot ller. Formal dining room MLS# S1381253
NEW LISTING
Unbelievable opportunity! 117.7 acres in the Town of Lee with Boonville power! Several acres already cleared, 3 beautiful ravines, a stream, and over 100 acres of wooded land. 300+ feet of road frontage on a fully maintained town road. Private location to build your dream home, camp, or enjoy the land for hunting or other outdoor recreation. Situated on Tug Hill, known for its amazing snowmobile trail system, the current owner has granted permission to the local snowmobile club for trail access.
