Melissa Cartier: Top Real Estate Agent and Local Developer Moves Business to Cartier Real Estate Group

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MAY 3, 2021

CONTACT: GERRY MAGOOLAGHAN, LIC. RE SALESPERSON, 518.788.8220

MELISSA CARTIER, BROKER/OWNER 518.321.5762

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Local top REALTOR® and real estate developer, Gerald Magoolaghan, has moved his business to Cartier Real Estate Group after seven consecutive years as one of Select Sotheby’s highest performing independent agents. This decision came in tandem with another to partner with Cartier Construction Co. as the builder of record for his latest subdivision, Mountains Edge at Lake George, which he is in the final stages of acquiring with a partner. 

“I enjoyed my tenure with the Select Sotheby’s firm tremendously,” Magoolaghan explained, “this decision is purely a business one as I see value in providing my clients a seamless experience between Cartier Construction and Cartier Real Estate Group as we create a community together at Mountains Edge, like they’ve done here in Saratoga County.“ 

Cartier Construction is completing a 12-lot subdivision in Greenfield Center where they’ve designed and built custom-crafted comparable homes over the past four years, represented by Cartier Real Estate Group. As a husband-and-wife team, Cohen Cartier, Builder/Owner, and Melissa Cartier, Design Partner/Real Estate Broker, have established a neighborhood with a cohesive look and feel using superior materials while providing a uniquely collaborative experience for each client to build a one-of-a-kind home. Magoolaghan would like to replicate this approach for his new subdivision. Together, they plan to start the model home in just a few weeks. 

This new project comes on the heels of completion of Magoolaghan’s latest successful real estate development, Schuyler Hills, a 28-lot subdivision in Saratoga, in which he partnered with Cerrone Builders. In addition to new construction, Magoolaghan works with dozens of both residential and commercial buyers/sellers each year throughout Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. Respectfully, he leaves Select Sotheby’s as its first – and only – agent to reach $100 million in total home sales, and a consistent top producer. 

Throughout his career Magoolaghan and Cartier Real Estate Group’s Broker/Owner, Melissa Cartier, have shared a mutual respect for one another’s working styles. 

 “I’m thrilled to welcome Gerry and his many talents to our office,” Cartier stated, “Beyond Gerry’s impressive new construction expertise, his commitment to a positive experience for clients and work ethic mirrors ours. We look forward to putting our marketing department to work for him and seeing his continued success.” Cartier leads Cartier Real Estate Group with marketing prowess and the intent to maintain a positive environment in the office –and with clients and fellow professionals. 

I feel fortunate to be joining the successful team that Cohen and Melissa Cartier have built together,” Magoolaghan said. The timing was perfect as Cartier Construction was looking for their next subdivision, while Magoolaghan and his partner were evaluating builders for theirs. 

 “After such a great experience with Cerrone Builders at my site in Schuyler Hills I had a very short list of builders that I was willing to work with in Lake George. I couldn’t be more excited about the product Cartier Construction will deliver in Mountains Edge, and the team at Cartier Real Estate Group are a marketing powerhouse who will provide my clients far more exposure when selling their homes. I couldn’t be happier!” Magoolaghan added.

Magoolaghan lives with his wife Kelly in Washington County and has volunteered for organizations such as Operation Adopt a Soldier, United Way, and Ronald McDonald House. He is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Communications, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Magoolaghan is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Greater Capital Association of Realtors.

Cartier Real Estate Group is a woman-owned, boutique brokerage based in downtown Saratoga Springs, N.Y. founded upon the simple principles of hard work and professionalism with an unwavering commitment to ethical standards. Its team of dedicated REALTORS® serve residential and commercial clients throughout Saratoga and surrounding counties with a marketing-driven approach and a heightened level of attention. The brand’s hummingbird logo symbolizes the endless energy, focused attention, and positivity they believe a successful Realtor® should embody.