Ron Steed, First Licensed to Market and Sell Real Estate in 1969, was the youngest Branch Manager of Strout Realty (the first nationwide real estate franchise). After 37 years of service to his community and to his industry, Ron is content and thankful to concentrate on daily service to owners and would-be property owners.

Ron is especially knowledgeable in the intricate details of buying and selling farms and raw land in general. He has helped many large land owners to actively participate in their "Estate Planning." Planning for the most aesthetic subdivision of their property (for the sale of nonessential farm land), offering portions of their property to the Land Conservancy and taking advantage of it's tax breaks as well as the tax savings involved with 1031 Exchanges.

If you are interested in learning how to save tax money without selling your property, or would like to relocate without paying capital gains tax, why not give Ron a call.

Yes, Ron has been a busy Realtor.  In 2001 Ron was President of the New York State Association of Realtors after having served many previous years as its Secretary/Treasurer, President Elect and Chairman of countless committees; as well as having been appointed by Governor Pataki as one of the first Real Estate Commissioners (New York State Real Estate Board), where Ron served 4 two-year terms working directly with the Secretary of State in formulating laws to protect the real estate consumer.

Previously Ron was the President of the Dutchess County Association of Realtors after having worked his way through the executive chairs and chairing several committees in that Board as well.

Ron has worked directly with both local and national elected officials as well as countless surveyors, engineers, sellers' and buyers' attorneys, title companies, property inspectors, mortgage brokers and bankers.  He has served our local Planning Board and Board of Assessment Review.  In short, he knows how to get the job done!

Oh yeah, he also plays a pretty decent golf game!

If you have a real estate related job that needs doing, a property that needs selling, or are looking for some fine country property, give Ron Steed a call.  914-489-1625 or 518-789-3811.  You can use these same numbers to arrange your golf game too!!!