About Ralf Brache

Professional Specialty

I spent 50 years developing and managing my business, Elephant's Trunk in Mt. Kisco NY. Always putting the customer's needs first. I put my analytical and problem-solving skills to work for clients throughout Westchester, Putnam and Western Connecticut. My ability to combine an astute investor's eye, my passion for design and my joy for this business allows me to create optimal outcomes for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

Personal

There is something really personal and quite special about helping people find their haven. As an inherent server my focus is on relationship building, becoming a trusted advisor for the clients I empower long after the transaction has closed; to provide creative, actionable guidance for clients, no matter their individual circumstances. I spent 50 years developing and managing Elephant's Trunk in Mt. Kisco NY. Through thriving times and fire (literally) I met the challenges head on without ever losing sight of putting our customer's needs first. I put my analytical and problem-solving skills to work for clients throughout Westchester, Putnam and Western Connecticut. My ability to combine an astute investor's eye, my passion for design and my joy for this business allows me to create optimal outcomes for buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout the Hudson valley. I have chosen to see real estate as a craft, with each client, home and situation being unique. Therefore I combine my expertise and empathy to craft solutions ideally suited for each client's specific needs. By keeping a focus on continuing education, leadership proficiencies and technology I have developed many tools to approach each challenge differently. As a cancer survivor, I am a proponent of wellness from within and strive to feed my mind and body good stuff. My health challenges made me realize that balance in life is so important, hence making time for family, flying, golf and tennis. I try to model this in my business, taking on only as much as I can do well. There is a quote by an unknown author: 'Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence'.

Areas Covered

In Westchester County New York Armonk, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Brewster, Chappaqua, Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Mahopac, Mt. Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers, South Salem, Waccabuc, Yorktown In Putnam County NY Carmel, Putnam Valley, Brewster, Mahopac, Cold Spring, Philipstown, Patterson, Putnam Lake In Dutchess County NY Pawling, Millbrook, Beacon, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill In Western CT Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Milford ,Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman, Stamford

Bilingual Talents

Spanglish

Niche Marketing

Residential Resales First-time homebuyers 1031 Exchanges Veteran Relocation

Professional Association

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) Smart MLS Of Connecticut (SmartMLS)

Education

ABR Accredited Buyer's Representative Designees advocate for homebuyers, and are recognized as distinguished agents in the industry. The designation program establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer's representative. MRP Military Relocation Professional Is about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

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