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Walking renters down the aisle

Kirsten Nelson of Platinum Properties

From the August issue: In today's down market, some real estate brokers are going above and beyond their job descriptions in order to secure scarce deals.

In the past, Kirsten Nelson, a broker with Platinum Properties, has brought the customary bottle of wine to clients after they've moved into a new place, and has even taken clients out for drinks and meals to celebrate a new apartment and introduce them to the neighborhood.

This spring, however, he took things to the next level and helped shape one couple's wedding, which saved them money and allowed them to move into a bigger place.

The couple, a hairstylist for Rachael Ray and a photographer, were in the market for a one-bedroom rental. As Nelson showed them around two dozen buildings, they told him about their May wedding plans, which consisted of a Central Park ceremony followed by a reception at a swanky hotel.
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