About Us

Serving The Bronx for Over 30 Years

ABOUT OUR BROKER

Besmatch Real Estate was founded in 1987 by Hafeez Baksh.

Haniff Baksh, the current broker, began his Real Estate career as an agent in 1987 with Besmatch Real Estate. This is where he decided that the Real Estate field was where he wanted to be in order to be successful.

COMPANY HISTORY

Besmatch Real Estate was founded in 1987 by Hafeez Baksh (Harry) under the Century21 System, and was awarded the Century21 Prestigious Centurion Award in 1989 for the highest production in the Bronx.

Besmatch since its inception has been systematically aggressive and innovative in the Real Estate business in our market area. It has continuously maintained a leadership role in the Bronx and can comfortably lay claim to being the biggest and the best in the Bronx.

In June 1987, Besmatch Real Estate opens its door at 4627 White Plains Road under the Century 21 System. Working along with the Broker was two other agents, as

the office staff grew, so did the inventory.

In 1989 Besmatch Real Estate was awarded the Century 21 Prestigious Centurion award for high production.

In 1990, a second office was opened at 1990 Westchester Avenue. Again Besmatch Real Estate was award the prestigious Centurion award.

In 1991, Besmatch Real Estate was ranked #11 out of 516 offices in the Northeast Region of the Century 21 System (NY, NJ, CT, and RI). For the third straight year, Besmatch Real Estate was awarded the prestigious Centurion Award.

In October 1992, affiliations were changed from Century 21 to ERA System (Electronic Realty Associates). At that time Besmatch Real Estate was ranked in top 25 out of 3200 offices in the ERA System WORLDWIDE.

In 1998, both offices totaled over 500 closings, this activity broken down represents over 76Million in Real Estate Sales.

At the Present time, Besmatch Real Estate is ranked within the TOP Office based on Listings and Sales in the MLS.

STAFF STRENGTH

* 80 Agents - Full & Part Time

* 2 Operation Managers

* 2 Office Managers

* 8 Support Staff

* 2 Recruiters/Trainers

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

AFFILIATIONS

Bronx Board of Realtors

Westchester Board of Realtors

New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR)

National Association of Realtors

Mike Ferry

Multiple Listing Service

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

National Association of Mortgage Brokers

Broker for Veteran's Administration

Long Island Realtors Council

Westfall & Co. Realtors

Long and Foster Relocation Corporation

SERVICE AREA

Entire Bronx Area
Lower Manhattan
Lower Westchester County

(a). Mt. Vernon

(b). Yonkers

(c). New Rochelle

FUTURE GROWTH

Besmatch Real Estate is always looking towards the future and planning ahead.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

In House Orientation
Assignment to Product Manager

(Hundred tapes are available in the company library)

TRAINING

Sales System Training
Mike Ferry Training

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Yellow Pages
Daily News
Statesman (Westchester County)
Yard Signs
Home Buyer Seminar
Sellers Seminar
Magnetic Car Signs
Show case of Homes
The Real Estate Book
Internet

OFFICE SYSTEMS

Fax Machine
Direct Link to TRW (Credit Report)

Computerize

Office Listing
Assessment File
Cumulative Sales (CMA)

Direct Link to Westchester County MLS

REQUIREMENTS

New York State Salesperson License

You must take this 45 hours course and pass the exam. The course if offered by an adult education programs, business schools, colleges, and universities.

No Experience Required

Our office will sponsor you once you have completed the 45-hour course. You will receive authorization to begin your Career after you have passed the Department of State Exam. You may start our professional Real Estate training after you receive this Authorization.

Full Time

Our professional agents work 45+ hours per week, including evenings and weekends. You will be successful if you follow our work program on a full time basis. Your customers and clients trust you with their most valuable material possession - their property or their savings. They deserve your best in professional service.

Part Time

Our professional part time agents work 20+ hours per week, including evening and weekends. Although a bit more challenging, you can be successful if your time is used effectively.