Westchester is a county situated in the Hudson Valley, consisting of six cities, 19 towns, and 23 villages. In fact, it is the seventh most populous county in New York and the most populous north of New York City. Westchester County is centrally located within the New York Metropolitan area, making it an attractive housing market to buyers who would need to commute to the city. 

On the hunt for a home outside Manhattan? Westchester County has a thriving, diverse community that’s attractive to many would-be buyers looking for modest to high-end homes. If you’re thinking about schools as a reason to purchase a home in Westchester County, you may already know that the county’s schools are highly ranked in the state. High school students often feature prominently as winners of the International Science and Engineering Fair and similar STEM-based academic awards. There are many opportunities for employment within Westchester County as the county is home to the headquarters of large multinational corporations like IBM, Mastercard, and PepsiCo. Westchester County is also rich in history, with sites dating back to the 1600s. The oldest standing building in Westchester, built around 1670, is the Timothy Knapp House, home of an original settler in the area. Because Westchester County has a lot to offer those looking to buy a home in the area, the home and rental market can be quite competitive. GNL Realty understands the Westchester County Real Estate market and is prepared to help you find a home or rental that works for you.

Putting your home on the market in Westchester County and ready for what’s next? Finding potential buyers who want what Westchester County has to offer shouldn’t be too difficult. In fact, here’s a short list of what the county offers would-be buyers of your home:

• A commute to New York City that’s around an hour
• Highly rated public school systems
• Proximity to the Hudson River 
• Employment opportunities with numerous Fortune 500 companies  
• An educational county history 

Even with all that Westchester County has going for it, you should interview at least three real estate agents/brokers who know the area well and have a track record to prove it. Invite of of GNL Realty’s Agents to present a marketing plan to sell your Westchester County home. Invite us here.