Roger Katchuk Represents Sellers & Buyers in the Counties of Broome, Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler.

Everyone who wants to buy a home in your area will know yours is on the market!

We will evaluate the condition and market price for your home and show you the area's comparable properties. Recommendations for repairs and cosmetic work will also be given which will increase salability.

Your home will be measured and photographed. We will also work with you to create a list of special features and equity enhancements that are particular to your property to provide additional information for buyers.

Buyers from around the world will be able to see the information about your property. We will publish your listing with the Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors, Elmira/Corning Association of Realtors and the Ithaca Board of Realtors web sites as is applicable. This will also inform other realtors and put them to work for you. Your listing will be published on the major web sites, such as Zillow.com, Trulia.com, and Realtor.com

We will manage the documents and evaluate buyer proposals with you. Most importantly, we will assist you through any unforeseen circumstances.

With Roger’s 25 years of experience as a real estate investor, We can help you evaluate properties and do area market research like an investor. I will help you determine your buying power and assist you with understanding your financing options.

You will be professionally represented through the process of negotiations including price, terms, contingencies, inspections, repairs and time frames.

We will assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals in the areas of inspection, investigation, legal and financial.

We will manage the documents throughout the entire process, and guide you to the closing.

First Toga Realty is the culmination of owner Roger Katchuk’s work experience in 33 different countries. A Broome County native, sport was his stepping-stone into the world of construction and real estate. The 2 time All American Diver and Assistant Professor began his career coaching at the University level then international teams in swimming & diving. He eventually moved into construction consultant work for sport facilities. His first projects included the National Aquatic complex for the country of Brunei and development projects for the Royal Brunei Yacht Club where he was elected to 2 terms as Commodore.

For 14 years Roger’s career overseas led him more and more into the world of real estate and construction. Based in Saudi Arabia, he traveled widely with a Saudi Sheik and through tremendous opportunity gained great exposure. A few of the highlights include:

• Negotiating the purchase of luxury condos on the French Riviera in the Relais De La Reine building. Cannes, France.
• Consulting on the design and construction of the spa and health club in the Golden Tulip 5 Star resort hotel. Tunis, Tunisia.
• Design consultant for Desert Sea Divers Resort and Dive Village. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Design consultant for the FAL Resort & Beach. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Project Manager for major condo remodeling project. Dag- Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, New York.
• Design consultant for Champneys Health Clubs. London, England
• Construction consultant for premium condo construction. Dalian, China.

During Roger’s travels he entered the arena of real estate investing and has purchased and developed profitably more than a dozen of his own properties. Returning to the Southern Tier to raise his family, he entered the log home industry and in leading clients through design, materials purchase and project management, became a multi-million dollar producer.

Roger has been an active member of the Greater Binghamton Board of Realtors since 2005. He is currently on the board of directors and has been elected President for 2017. Representing Sellers and Buyers, he has consistently closed millions of dollars of properties on an annual basis.