Lucy Ann Sokaris - RE Salesperson, Miranda Real Estate Group

09/21/2026

𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥.

A past client referred a family friend to me who was relocating to the Capital Region. They were selling their home in another city while simultaneously buying a home here, which brought an interesting perspective to the process.

Real estate isn't the same everywhere. Different areas have different procedures, expectations, and challenges.

Our biggest challenge came during the inspection when the septic system failed. I needed to communicate a significant concern to the sellers, negotiate a solution for the replacement, and keep everyone's needs and interests in mind while working toward a successful closing.

Meanwhile, we were working within a competitive market, navigating rate lock deadlines, negotiating septic replacement credits, and making sure our clients remained protected and informed throughout the process.

Thankfully, I had a great team beside me Bob Wilson, Homestead Funding Corp, NMLS # 24543 and Kate Persing Hentnik who helped us work through the details and keep everything moving forward.

In the end, the septic issue was resolved, the financing stayed on track, and our clients were able to make their move and settle into their new home.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Real estate isn't always straightforward, and sometimes the most important part of the job is knowing how to navigate the unexpected, communicate effectively, negotiate thoughtfully, and keep moving toward the goal.

And this is why I choose to build my business by referral. Every referral is a vote of confidence and an opportunity to help someone through one of the biggest decisions they will make.

𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥.

09/11/2026

You never really know when you’re ready to buy a home…until you know. 🏡❤️

Almost two years ago, I helped these clients purchase their home. About six months ago, they unexpectedly reached out and said they were interested in taking a look at another property.

That first home they looked at didn’t work out, but when the right one came along, everything fell into place!

One of the things I love most about being a Realtor is knowing that my clients can call me when they’re ready, whether that’s six months, two years, or even longer after our last transaction. I’m always ready to go for my clients, their families, and the people they refer to me.

The real estate market can move quickly, and when the right home comes along, being prepared matters. Having a plan, knowing your options, being ready to act, and having a network of trusted professionals by your side can give you the edge you need to compete.

And sometimes, it’s not about finding the first house you like, it’s about staying patient until you find the right one.

Congratulations to my wonderful clients on their new home and this exciting new chapter! 🎉🔑 I’m so happy I could be there to help you navigate the journey once again.

Wishing you both many happy memories, lots of laughter, and all the best in your new home! ❤️

Thank you for trusting me, not just once, but again. It truly means the world to me.

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s make it happen! 🏡

09/09/2026

🏡 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗!

Welcome to 760 Krumkill Road in Guilderland!

Set on more than 2 acres, this custom contemporary country home offers space, privacy, and plenty of flexibility. With an open floor plan, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, a spacious primary suite, and a walkout lower level with a full bath, there’s room for whatever your next chapter looks like.

🌳 Add in a 3-bay garage, outbuilding, covered front and rear porches, and the Guilderland School District, and you’ve got a pretty special property.

📲 Reach out for details or to schedule a showing!

09/07/2026

08/25/2026

Helping someone buy their first home is a pretty special experience and being trusted to guide them through such an important milestone means so much. 🏡❤️

A competitive market can bring plenty of challenges, but with the right guidance and expertise, the journey can feel a whole lot easier. I am so grateful to have been there to educate, advocate, and help my clients find the perfect place to call home.

Thank you for trusting me with such an exciting chapter in your lives. Congratulations on your first home! 🥂🔑

08/20/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥. 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥.

A business connection referred a first time homebuyer to me who wasn't sure homeownership was even possible for her. She had questions, concerns, and understandably, a lot to learn about the process.

Then we found an opportunity that wasn't even on the market.

With the help of a grant program and some creative thinking, we were able to make an offer on an off market home. From there, I helped her understand her options, navigate the process, negotiate the sale, and work through the inspection issues that came up along the way.

I also helped connect her with the right resources to secure an FHA mortgage with no monthly PMI, making homeownership more attainable for her.

And then came the best part...

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫.

These are the transactions that remind me why I love what I do. Sometimes it isn't about finding the perfect house. It's about helping someone see that what they thought wasn't possible may actually be within reach.

This is also why I choose to build my business by referral. When a past client, friend, or business connection trusts me enough to put my name in front of someone they care about, I don't take that lightly.

𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, "𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞?" 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧.

08/17/2026

There’s nothing better than hearing that you helped make such a big decision a little easier. ❤️

Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure helping you navigate your first home purchase and being there every step of the way. 🏡🔑

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, so knowing I was able to make the process feel a little more seamless means so much to me.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of such an exciting milestone. Congratulations on your new home! ❤️🏡

08/14/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝. ❤️

A friend recently passed my name along to a family who needed a Realtor to help them sell their parents' home. Before we could even think about putting the house on the market, there were circumstances that needed to be handled, and their mother needed to be settled.

It was an honor and a privilege to help them through that process.

We coordinated movers 📦, an estate sale, worked through the details of preparing the property, and made the final preparations to bring the home to market. The result was strong buyer interest, multiple offers, and a sale that became the highest sale for a similar property in the neighborhood. 🏡✨

But for me, the best part wasn't the sale. It was being able to take something that could have felt overwhelming and help make the process manageable for the family.

If you or someone you know is facing the sale of a family home, whether it is a simple move or there are many details that need to be handled first, I'm here to help. From the first conversation through the closing and everything in between, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. 🤝

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

08/10/2026

It’s easy to walk into a home and get hung up on a paint color you hate or finishes that aren’t quite your style. 🏡

Try to look past the cosmetic details and focus on the things that are harder to change; like the layout, location, lot, and overall functionality of the home.

Paint can change. A floor plan is a little trickier. 😉

07/24/2026

🏡 Every home has a story... and so does every homeowner. ❤️

Last year, Tom achieved the dream of becoming a first-time homeowner. 🔑🏠 Like many of us, he didn't expect life to take a different direction so quickly. When circumstances changed, he found himself needing to sell and relocate far sooner than planned. 📦➡️

One of his family members referred him to me, and our goal was clear: sell the home for the strongest possible price while minimizing the financial impact of such an unexpected move. 🤝📈

Tom put in the work, completing small improvements that would make the home shine ✨ without breaking the bank. 💰 Together, we developed a marketing and pricing strategy that highlighted the property's unique features while attracting the right buyers. 🎯 Because the home appealed to a specific type of buyer, we knew it would take the right approach—not just putting a sign in the yard. 📸🏡

The result? 🎉 Multiple offers, a successful sale, and a happy seller who was able to move on to his next chapter with confidence. 🥂🔑

Every transaction is different. Sometimes it's not just about selling a house—it's about helping someone navigate an unexpected change in life with a plan, guidance, and an advocate by their side. ❤️

If you're thinking about buying or selling, I'd be happy to help you create a strategy that works for your unique situation. 📲🏡