Barbara Bodnar Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Realty agent Barbara Bodnar warmly welcomes local and international buyers, sellers and investors throughout New York’s Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties. Staying true to her motto, “Real Estate with Heart,” Barbara enjoys getting to know her clients and creating a winning strategy based on their unique needs. By leveraging decades of experience and vast community expertise, she is able to find her buyers the perfect home or income-producing property. To deliver a successful home sale, Barbara makes sure the residence is staged for widespread appeal and marketed through high-impact digital and print media. Competitive pricing and skilled negotiation are also key to her client-centric approach.
Barbara’s dedication to personalized service 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. Among her many credentials, she is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Luxury Property Specialist, Accredited Staging Professional (ASP®) Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Pricing Strategy Adviser (PSA), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and Short Sales Foreclosure Resource (SFR®). Barbara is proud to have assisted military servicepersons, first responders, teachers, seniors and countless friends and neighbors on their journeys toward financial security through real estate. If you’d like to discuss your options with a trusted local agent, Barbara Bodnar would love to show you all the possibilities!
DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate professionals who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level.
The GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) designation signifies a real estate agent has completed in-depth education on market knowledge, ethics, technology, and legalities, setting them apart as highly professional and skilled professionals committed to superior client service, beyond basic licensing.
The AHWD (At Home With Diversity®) is a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) certification for real estate agents, teaching them to work effectively with diverse buyers and sellers by understanding fair housing laws, cultural differences, and inclusive marketing to expand their business and serve all communities confidently.
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist, certified by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to expertly handle buying, selling, and management of vacation, investment, retirement, and second homes in resort areas, understanding unique market factors, financing, and international/affluent clients.
Designed to equip real estate professionals with the skills to build, lead, and manage high-performing teams, improving leadership, management, and financial success in team environments.
An e-PRO® designation for a REALTOR® signifies they've completed the National Association of REALTORS'® (NAR) specialized training in digital marketing, social media, and technology, proving they can use modern tools to help clients, expand their reach, and provide a tech-savvy, secure real estate experience, distinguishing them as tech-proficient professionals.
The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) is a certification for real estate agents who specialize in assisting active-duty service members and veterans. It is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and ensures agents can navigate the unique financial and logistical challenges of military life.
The PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) is a NAR realtor designation for agents who complete specialized training in property valuation, focusing on Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs), market trends, and working effectively with appraisers to provide accurate pricing guidance to buyers and sellers, helping them understand home values better.
The SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) designation is the top credential for real estate agents specializing in representing sellers, signifying advanced training in listing, marketing, negotiating, and advocating for homeowners to achieve successful sales, awarded by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI).
The SRES designation stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, a specialized credential for real estate agents (REALTORS®) trained to assist clients aged 50+ and their families with complex housing transitions like downsizing, retirement, or aging in place.
The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification for agents specializing in distressed properties or, more commonly, Single-Family Residence, referring to a standalone house.
CBR® is the original buyer agency designation, with thousands of designees in 48 states, and has been the gold standard in buyer representation for 26 years.
Accredited ASP® Stagers are true Professionals trained under strict guidelines using proven Staging techniques developed for over 35 years by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®.
A real estate professional certified to use home staging strategically, helping sellers present homes better to increase value, protect commissions, and sell faster by understanding staging principles and coordinating with professional home stagers.
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers.
MSW Social Work, or Master of Social Work, is a graduate-level degree that provides advanced knowledge and skills for helping individuals, families, and communities, preparing graduates for licensure, clinical practice, and leadership roles in diverse fields like healthcare, mental health, and child welfare, with programs focusing on policy, human behavior, research, and hands-on field experience.
An LCSW-R is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that have completed extra post-graduate supervised hours to gain authorization for independent psychotherapy, allowing them to provide direct therapy and diagnoses for mental/emotional health issues, unlike standard LCSWs or LSWs.
With the changing real estate landscape and the increased use of broker price opinions (BPOs) by market participants, the BPO Resource certification provides REALTORS® with knowledge and skills to reduce risk, increase opportunities, and create professional BPOs.
The CNHS real estate designation stands for Certified New Home Specialist™, a program from SellNewHomes.com that trains agents in new construction, remodeling (RRS), and construction basics (RCC) to serve builders, buyers, and investors, making them experts in new home sales and the overall homeownership journey.
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury is Coldwell Banker's specialized program for marketing and selling high-end luxury real estate, offering a global network, proprietary marketing tools, specialized training for agents, and resources to connect affluent buyers with exclusive properties worldwide, focusing on a "white-glove" service for the top 10% of the market.
Smart home certification validates expertise in connected home tech for professionals like real estate agents (NAR Smart Home Cert), technicians/installers (CEDIA, ETA STS), and healthcare providers, focusing on installation, integration, value, security, and usability for clients. Certifications build credibility, showcase competency in areas like networking (Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Matter), systems (Alexa, Google), and best practices, helping professionals meet industry demands and serve homeowners better.
