RISMedia's Real Estate Magazine Vol 1 | Page 3

A t a time when many real estate companies are feeling the pinch of a down economy, Long Island’s venerable Coach REALTORS ®—celebrating its 60 th anniversary in 2014—has been able to post marketshare gains every year since the financial collapse of 2008. That’s an impressive accomplishment, and one they have managed to achieve in each of the last 10 years, in fact. Coach has also grown in size in each of the last 10 years. The reason behind this success is no secret, says Coach Operations Chief LP Finn. “Now, more than ever,” he explains, “it is vital to have an extremely knowledgeable sales force, prudent management, and dedication to our customers.” Back row left to right: Whitney Finn LaCosta; Robert LaCosta; LP Finn, III Front row left to right: Larry Finn; Georgianna Finn Finn and his sister, Whitney Finn LaCosta, learned every aspect of the business from their parents, Larry and Georgianna Finn, who not only built the company from a three-office operation with 40 sales associates to its present day powerhouse status, but also are still active as chair- RISMedia’s REAL ESTATE man and president/general manager, respectively. In this exclusive interview, the Finn family shares the principles that have guided the company’s success over the years, and the deep commitment to technology and people skills that continue to power its growth. “Now, more than ever, it is vital to have an extremely knowledgeable sales force, prudent management, and dedication to our customers.” – LP Finn, Operations Chief, Coach REALTORS®