Sharon Quataert Team to mark University Ave move with public ribbon cutting

The Sharon Quataert Team with Century 21 Apex will open its new Rochester office with a free public grand opening on Oct. 1, joined by chamber and city officials. The move from Greece to University Ave gives the 40-year real estate team more room and a more central base for clients across Greater Rochester.

Why it matters: - The new University Ave location puts The Sharon Quataert Team closer to the neighborhoods it serves across Greater Rochester. - The move gives the real estate team more space for client consultations, agent training and community events. - The public ribbon cutting is also a visibility play, bringing in clients, neighbors and local business leaders.

What happened: - The Sharon Quataert Team with Century 21 Apex will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. - The event is at 1239 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607. - The ribbon cutting starts at 4 p.m. - The event is free and open to the public. - Representatives from the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rochester are expected to attend. - Real estate professionals, past and current clients, neighboring business owners and community members are also expected.

The details: - The team moved this summer from its longtime headquarters in Greece, N.Y., to a late-19th-century industrial brick building on University Ave. - The office sits in the Culver-Winton stretch of University, just east of the Neighborhood of the Arts. - Nearby businesses include Living Roots Winery, Metro Salon, Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport, Tony D's and Kin Event Space. - Light fare and drinks will be served. - The event will include networking and a short celebration of the team’s new home. - Attendees can tour the renovated space and network through 6 p.m. - Street parking is available on University Ave and adjacent side streets.

Between the lines: - The relocation follows the team’s affiliation with Century 21 Apex, announced earlier this year. - That affiliation expanded the group’s referral network, marketing tools and back-office systems. - The team kept the same leadership, agents and client-service approach that Sharon Quataert Realty established in 2015. - Sharon Quataert said the move into a historic building fit the team’s 40 years in local real estate and its focus on serving nearby neighborhoods. - Brittany Quataert said the grand opening is meant to thank longtime clients and introduce the team to new neighbors. - Brad Quataert said Century 21 Apex added systems and reach behind the scenes while preserving the same front-line team.

What's next: - The team will use the new office as a base for client meetings, training and community events. - The University Ave location is intended to help the team better serve clients across Monroe County and the broader Greater Rochester area. - Visitors can learn more at the team's website.