Thank you for taking the time to read this page.  I was born and raised in the City of Albany, first in the South End in what is now called the Mansion District, and then on Whitehall Road.  I attended junior and senior high school at the Milne School, which was part of the State University of New York at AlbanyTeachers College. After college in Plattsburgh and graduate school in Cleveland (on a government scholarship), I worked many years as a Registered Dietitian and Community Nutritionist.  This gave me great experience in working closely with people.  A number of years ago I decided to make Real Estate my second career, and once I started working in it I couldn't turn back.  I love being a full time Realtor!  I devote my professional time, energy, and emotion into serving my clients with the utmost care and integrity.

I have owned my home in the Riviera Estates section of Latham for over 23 years.  Both of my children have gone through the award winning North Colonie School District and are graduates of Shaker High School.  My daughter Jessica is a Senior Graphic Designer in a Manhattan media firm.  My son Michael graduated from Boston University and is now attending Queensland University Medical School.  My parents live in the City of Albany near the beautiful Buckingham Pond area.  In the winter months they live in Delray Beach, Florida.

When you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local REALTOR is to provide you with the specialized real estate service that you deserve and to offer exceptional communication, character, and competence.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why my goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge and a love of the many fine communities in the Capital Region, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.  I will work closely with you from our first contact, all the way through the closing and beyond.  I will listen to your needs, because it's important for me to know what is important to you.  I care about my clients and want to be YOUR neighborhood Realtor!  Real estate is not just about numbers of transactions to me, it is about building relationships and best serving my clients.

I am an Associate Broker with TechValley Homes Real Estate in Loudonville.  I am also a HouseValues.com and JustListed.com Certified Professional; I have earned the Certified Buyers Representative (CBR) accreditation; and I am relocation qualified to help you buy a home when you are relocating to upstate New York; or assist you in selling your home when you are leaving the area due to a job transfer, to be closer to family, or to retire to another part of the country.  I am a company award winning agent and continue to strive to be the best I can be for my clients. 

My professional memberships include the Greater Capital Association of Realtors, NYS Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the Womens Council of Realtors, the Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Tech Valley Business Network group, and Buffini and Company - the largest and most successful real estate coaching company in North America.   

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call my voicemail at (518) 448-6868, or e-mail me at janice@bestalbanyhomes.com.

Thank you for visiting my website. Please consider Best Albany Homes your online source for local real estate information, take advantage of the free reports, and return often for the latest property listing updates. 

Sincerely,

Janice L. Cohen, CBR
NYS Licensed Associate Broker
TechValley Homes Real Estate
475 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY  12211
(518) 448-6868
janice@bestalbanyhomes.com