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White Glove

Luxury. Reserved for all.

 

 

White Glove offers a full suite of proprietary vendor services to facilitate the buying and selling of every property we represent — and to drive optimal prices in competitive markets. It’s state-of-the-art marketing and technology supported by professional staging and design, and more.

At Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, we ensure that every property — no matter the price — can enjoy exclusive White Glove treatment.


SERVICES INCLUDE

Staging and Design

Cosmetic Improvements

Exterior and Landscaping

Packing and Moving


Temporary Housing

Virtual Staging

Consignment Sales

Buy Before You Sell





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Professional Staging and Design

In partnership with ZOOM CASA™
Every home seller’s goal is to set the right price and realize the greatest return on their greatest asset. Making a strategic investment prior to listing your home can help realize maximum profit. White Glove offers you top professional stagers and designers with extensive, diverse inventory and proven expertise. And payment is deferred until your home sells.

Our hand-picked vendors:

  • Guarantee a selection of tasteful furnishings, chosen specifically for your home
  • Are typically members of preeminent industry associations, such as RESA, CSP, IAHSP, and HSRA

 

White Glove Staging and Design

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The results pay for themselves. And then some.



By making some low-cost, high-value cosmetic improvements, you will make a big impression on buyers. By simply refreshing the look of your home, you can ensure an impressive and memorable showing. White Glove includes useful tasks from painting, carpet cleaning, and flooring all the way to roofing, mechanical, and structural repairs.

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Professionally staged homes sell for 3% more and 87% faster than non-staged homes, according to the National Association of Realtors.©

"After White Glove completed staging my home, I nearly reconsidered selling it! I had multiple offers after a single Open House.”
-
Rockville Centre Homeowner


WHITE GLOVE SERVICES INCLUDE

Painting

Painting

Flooring

Flooring

Countertops

Countertops

Vanities

Bathroom Vanities

Roofing

Roofing

Plumbing

Plumbing

Electrical

Electrical

Structural

Structural

There's just one chance to make a great first impression. Your home's exterior, including the lawn and landscaping, creates a powerful, lasting impact on buyers. So, great curb appeal is critical. White Glove provides trimming, edging, pruning, and planting, as well as lighting, decking, masonry, and more to make your property look just right and seasonally appropriate — all with no upfront costs.

"I was concerned about listing my home ‘off season’ but White Glove created a beautiful autumn landscape that made buyers take notice.”
-
Westhampton Beach Homeowner


WHITE GLOVE LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR SERVICES INCLUDE

Tree Trimming

Tree Trimming

Groundskeeping

Groundskeeping

Maintenance

Maintenance

Lighting

Lighting

Roofing

Vineyard Care

masonry services

Masonry

decking services

Decking

Time to get moving. White Glove facilitates access to professional moving, storage, and packing services using only our list of approved professionals. You will not have to lift a finger — or a box. Just tell us what goes where and watch us work.

“The worst part about moving…is moving. White Glove did literally all the lifting, heavy and light.”
-
Northport Homeowner


WHITE GLOVE MOVING SERVICES INCLUDE

packaging

Protecting and Packing

Utilities

Utilities Management

Service Providers

Service Providers Management

Global

Local, Long-Distance, and International Services

You may not want to live in your home while it is on the market. When your home is being staged or undergoing renovations, White Glove can help relocate you and your family to a hotel, corporate housing, or Airbnb — with no upfront costs. You can avoid the disruption and also ensure your home is always ready for that last-minute showing.

"White Glove arranged a discounted monthly rate at the Garden City Hotel. We were super-comfortable, and the kids thought we were on vacation!"
-
Stewart Manor Homeowner


WHITE GLOVE RELOCATING SERVICES INCLUDE

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Negotiating temporary housing rates

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Finding housing that suits your budget

100% of all White Glove costs are deferred until agreed-upon term or closing.

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According to the National Association of Realtors'© 2019 Profile of Home Staging, 22% of sellers' agents reported an increase of 1% – 5% of the dollar value offered by buyers in comparison to similar non-staged homes, and 17% reported an increase between 6% – 10%.

83%



OF BUYERS’ AGENTS SAY STAGING MADE IT EASIER FOR A BUYER TO VISUALIZE THE PROPERTY AS THEIR FUTURE HOME.*

50%



OF SELLERS' AGENTS SAY STAGING DECREASES A PROPERTY’S TIME ON MARKET.*

44%



OF BUYERS' AGENTS SAID STAGING INCREASES ITS VALUE.*


*National Association
of Realtors© statistics



Hidden treasures

Sotheby’s Valuations Powered by Sotheby’s

While preparing to stage and sell your home, you may wonder how much your furniture, art, or objects might be worth and how to sell them. Your Sotheby's International Realty office and sales associate can assist you with this process.


Sotheby’s will happily provide a recommendation for the most effective way to sell your item, whether at auction or through private sale. Your Sotheby’s International Realty sales associate will assist you with your consignment request. They will help to submit photographs and the necessary information to obtain an estimate and represent you in the process, making sure all of your questions are answered.

Sotheby’s specialists have deep knowledge of the current market demand and value for an extensive range of items, from fine art to furniture, jewelry, watches, wine, and more, and will provide their best recommendations to meet your goals.

You might be surprised by what is hidden in your attic.

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Décor and furniture consignment

Buy and sell new and vintage pieces Powered by Sotheby’s Home

List your home with a Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty agent and you will receive preferred consignment rates and discounts when buying new furniture for your home.

Our décor and furniture specialists will review your property, answer your questions, and arrange shipping and delivery. There are no hidden charges.


Why Consign?

packaging

Free-up space for cleaner staging

Utilities

Extend the life of great design

Service Providers

No-fee staging solution

Global

Effortless profit

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BUY BEFORE YOU SELL with White Glove Forward

Now you can unlock the equity in your home before you sell it. With White Glove Forward, you can secure an advance of up to 75% of the cost of buying a new home prior to selling an existing home engaged with White Glove. That means:

  • No "contingent" offers
  • No double moves or mortgages
  • Avoiding living with renovations and showings

 

This is a valuable benefit in competitive markets when time is short and you are working to coordinate and complete two transactions.

So make your move. Be sure to ask your agent about White Glove Forward.


Frequently Asked Questions

In what markets are the home-staging services are available?

Available in Queens and on Long Island.

How does the process work?

Once you list your home with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, a White Glove designer is available to conduct a professional consultation to develop the right strategy to help your home sell. Your agent is your point of contact. If you need an agent to contact you, please complete the form at the end of this page.

Is there a certain property listing price to be able to offer these sale preparation services?

These services are available to all sellers at all listing prices.

Are there any types of properties which don’t qualify for this program?

White Glove services are not available for use on spec properties or developments, homes that are currently in foreclosure, or on homes owned by sellers currently in bankruptcy.

 


Luxury begins with a consultation.
Let’s talk.

If you already have a Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty agent, they are your point of contact for White Glove services. Otherwise, simply fill out the form below and a representative will contact you shortly. White Glove guarantees that all services provided are performed by licensed, insured, and vetted professionals.