Bill & Sharon Mitchell

Husband & Wife Dynamic Duo

We last wrote about Bill & Sharon Mitchell as the south shore’s own Chip and Joanna. However, unlike the HGTV Fixer Upper couple, this Babylon couple started with, and still enjoy, separate careers: his as a builder; hers in real estate.

At times, the stars align; their paths cross, and they are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate on a project and build something beautiful together. This usually does happen several times a year, and by no means is limited to fixer uppers. Similar to HGTV’s “Love It or List It” duo, the Mitchells frequently face the task of figuring out what the best option is for their client: renovating their present situation… or moving to a new home. Either way, their greatest accomplishment is transforming a house into a home that their clients love to live in. Fix it, love it, or list it, this Dynamic Duo is equipped to do it all.

LIST: Sharon, we know Bill’s expertise is building; we would like to know more about you. Please tell us about your background.

Sharon: I first got my real estate license in 1978 and worked on and off while raising a family. In 1994, we decided to promote Bill’s contracting business and organized a local home show which we ran for 12 years at Farmingdale College. We had special guests like Bob Villa, Richard Karn (aka Al from “Tool Time” on the hit TV series Home Improvement), Jodi Marks and Pat Simpson, who are HGTV experts on building, renovating, and remodeling. We sold that show, and I went back to real estate. I’ve been working for Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon ever since. Working as a realtor, I get to change people’s lives and make them happy. Whether they are buying their first home, moving up, or moving on, it’s always different, always a challenge and I love what I do. I love my clients. I get to meet the best people. It’s always a new day with a new client. LIST: What unique skills do you possess that have contributed to your success?

Sharon: I have an abundance of knowledge in regard to building, renovating, and houses in general, which is extremely beneficial when negotiations take place. I can also give clients an idea of what’s involved and approximate costs when they are considering updating or renovating a property. I’m good at assessing what their needs are first, how much there is to work with, and how we can make it happen. LIST: What kind of projects do you do with your husband? Sharon: Bill’s clients sometimes are not sure whether to renovate or sell. I can help him with that decision and vice versa. If I have a client who is running out of space and thinking of selling, but they love where they live, Bill can offer ideas for expanding and give an estimate for how much it will cost to make the home work for them. Sometimes I lose a sale, buy my client is much happier. LIST: What do you like most about how you and your husband work together? Sharon: When he thinks I’m right, lol! Actually, when the project comes out perfect. We love the WOW effect when people see the skill Bill brings to the table. I love staging homes and creating a place that a buyer can see themselves living in. Bill and I both take pride in what we do. We produce a great product. No matter how small the home, we use high-end appliances, custom moldings, and special touches that bring a lot of pride to our companies. We believe a small home deserves the same quality as our million dollar homes. Quality and ambiance is very important to both of us. Bill: Home is where the heart is; living, working and enjoying our local communities is something close to our hearts. We were both born and raised here. Having raised 3 strong, healthy, educated women in a town and community that we hold close in our hearts makes us very proud to live and serve here. There is nothing nicer than seeing a customer who we made happy in their space out in town…it’s the best feeling. Sharon Mitchell Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 124 W. Main St., Babylon, NY 11702 Cell: 631.831.4247 Office: 631.422.7510

Sharon.Mitchell@elliman.com

Bill Mitchell General Contractor 118 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702 Office 631.669.4300 MitchellBabylon@aol.com