About Barb

Coldwell Banker Realty agent Barbara Bodnar warmly welcomes local and international buyers, sellers, investors, relocators and renters throughout Connecticut and New York's Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties. Guided by her motto, "Real Estate with Heart," she loves nothing more than making dreams come true! Custom-Tailored Client Service Barbara is an excellent listener who enjoys getting to know her clients and creating a winning strategy based on their unique goals. To deliver a successful home sale, she makes sure the residence is staged for widespread appeal and marketed across all major online platforms, on social media and in targeted mailers and Eblasts. Competitive pricing and skilled negotiation are also key to securing a profitable outcome and smooth closing. Having served as the rental agent for a real estate investor and owner of multiple buildings, Barbara's expertise further includes buying, selling and upgrading income-producing properties. Throughout the transaction and beyond, Barbara is available to assist with any needs, such as recommendations for local vendors and mortgage professionals, and is happy to tell you all about the area's community organizations, activities and businesses. Experience and Awards Before earning her real estate license in 1987, Barbara spent over 20 years in clinical social work, helping people through challenging times. This experience has shaped Barbara into the accomplished professional she is today. She stays cool under pressure, keeps the lines of communication open and offers realistic solutions when issues arise. Barbara's focus on personalized client care has garnered her a strong repeat and referral business as well as membership in the esteemed Coldwell Banker® International President's Circle, Diamond and Sterling Societies. Commitment to Community Barbara has recently begun volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Heroes and is an active Rotarian and member of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and Business Network International. She is proud to have assisted local military servicepersons, first responders, teachers, seniors and countless friends and neighbors on their journeys toward financial security through real estate. Substantial Credentials Barbara has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Social Work and has completed mediation training and graduate courses. Always striving to expand her knowledge base, Barbara's extensive credentials reflect her dedication to industry excellence and stellar service: Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Certified Buyer Representative (CBR®) Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Luxury Property Specialist Antique Homes Specialist Accredited Staging Professional (ASP®) At Home with Diversity (AHWD®) Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) Cartus Network Affinity Specialist (CNAS) Cartus Network Inventory Specialist (CNIS) Cartus Network Marketing Specialist (CNMS) Cartus Network Referral Specialist (CNRS) Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS™) e-PRO® (advanced digital marketing expert) Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Pricing Strategy Adviser (PSA) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Short Sales Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Smart Home certified