A Passion for Helping People at Living Structures Realty

CAIRO — If Claudia Zucker had had her way thirty-eight years ago she might never have left the big city for the Catskills. As she tells it, “My husband dragged me kicking and screaming out of Manhattan.” 

She soon found out what our area has to offer and now she loves the Catskills. It’s where she raised her two children and her three grandchildren were born in Greene County. And…despite Claudia and her husband’s city roots, the youngest generation has become true “Catskillians” and embraced the rural lifestyle. Two of Claudia’s grandchildren−Zipporah and Bernard−participate in the Greene County Youth Fair.    

Claudia’s chosen career, which she’s practiced for forty-six years, gives her an opportunity to introduce people to the beauty of the region. She started her company, Living Structures Realty, in 1990 and handles all types of real estate. However, her specialty is residential property. It’s not just a business for her; it’s a passion. 

“I love finding the right property for a buyer. There is nothing more satisfying than a buyer who is excited to buy their new home. Also, I love helping sellers price, stage, and market their home.”

Anyone who has been in real estate knows that it’s not for everyone. It’s an “up and down” business and takes a lot of persistence to stick with it. 

Although Claudia wouldn’t trade her career for anything, there are still some challenges. One of the most common is when working with a couple and the two partners can’t agree on what they want. Her job is to find the home that satisfies enough of each of their wish list for them to both love the house. It requires patience, a bit of psychology, and sometimes some “friendly persuasion.”  

“I worked with a husband and wife for over a year as they both homed in on exactly what would please each of them. We finally found a home that worked, but they were still hesitant. With a little nudge from me they bought the property with jagged nerves. They can’t stop thanking me for finding their special place.”

“The market [for homes] under $500,000 is still a seller’s market because there are so few homes [in that price range] listed in the MLS services I subscribe to.” 

Claudia doesn’t have ambitious goals for the next few years; she just hopes to “continue to help both buyers and sellers achieve their dreams and goals.”

Living Structures Realty is located at 516 Main Street in Cairo. For more information call 518-469-4704 or go to www.livingstructures.com