Richard Bishop is a multifaceted professional excelling in real estate and education, complemented by a rich family heritage and community involvement. As a licensed New York Real Estate Salesperson with Briante Realty in Carmel, NY, Richard has showcased his ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate market. His deep understanding of marketing and business administration, backed by a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College, has been pivotal in his success in this field.  His real estate career has been further enhanced by an FAA Licensed Certification as a commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle pilot specializing in 3D Mapping.  He has founded Aspire-Above Inc., a freelance drone company. 

In the realm of education, Richard has been a devoted figure in the Carmel Central School District in New York since September 1998. For close to three decades, he has dedicated himself to nurturing young minds as a 5th grade teacher. His educational journey is further distinguished by his roles as the Varsity Girls Tennis Coach at Carmel High School, volunteer CYO basketball coach at St. Joachim in Beacon and a high school basketball official for IAABO in Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. His tenure spans impactful years at both Kent Elementary and George Fischer Middle School. This educational experience is pivotal in not only finding dream homes, but educating clients so each makes informed, common sense decisions.

Richard's professional network is enriched by experiences such as working for the immediate family of a Westchester County Billionaire.  He was also an inspiration for the creation of "Slam Dunk Saturday”, and consulted on “Basketball Buddies" a children's book by famed “I Spy” series author Jean Marzollo.  These experiences underscore his ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals and sectors.

On a personal note, Richard's family history and achievements are notable. His grandfather, William Slattery, was a WWII Navy veteran who piloted the plane that dropped surrender papers on Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean. His son, Jordan Bishop, has left a mark in the world of sports as a celebrated All MAAC athlete with 225 career hits in Siena College Baseball history.  In addition to these familial accomplishments, Richard's other children have also achieved notable successes: his son Jake, a successful Siena College graduate and top salesman at Manhattan Beverage; daughter Hannah, a Varsity Cheer Coach at Roy C Ketcham High School; and youngest daughter Aubree, a senior at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School, focusing on Ballet. Richard's personal inspirations include extensive hiking and some kayaking with travel to 46 states and five countries abroad.  

Dear Friend and Neighbor,

I treasure nature. I have passion for sports. I’m hooked on technology. And I have an undeniable enthusiasm for eternal learning. But nothing is more important to me than the love of my family.

A passion for the outdoors and athletics certainly came from my parents. My dad, now 80, still finds his way around the country camping and shovels his own snow. It is he who truly made me “live” and “love” the outdoors. I now hike and love to drive the countryside exploring new lands. I’ve been to 46 United States. The exploration of the outdoors has made me slow down and appreciate the finer aspects of life. On the other side, my mom passed on a passion for sport that drives my competitive edge. I love playing coaching and officiating multiple sports. My parents provided me with the tools for making me the person I was, am now and will become.

Life for me to this point has been full of wonderful memories. But no life lived comes without challenges. My family is my life. And yet, no family is perfect. The above photo is the Slattery side of my family. The man in the middle is my grandfather. He was our extended family’s glue. When he passed on, my large and loving family partially became unglued while navigating a very changing, complicated world. Mistakes by many, including myself in family affairs, made coming together more challenging than in he past, yet life’s goal continues to burn strong. Bringing my family together is of utmost importance. So why Real Estate? Real Estate brings all of my qualities and strengths together and provides a metaphor for what I want from life. It allows me to hep realize the dream of taking a house and making a home for families both large and small.

I am first and foremost an educator. After earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Manhattan College in the mid 1990s, I decided that my calling was first to educate the youth of our great Hudson Valley region. For 27 years and counting, I have been a teacher of 5th Grade in Carmel, New York. The time there has been dedicated to making my children become the tools and resources needed to succeed in an ever evolving complex world.  I will take that same philosophy to you. It is MY GOAL to give you the tools for you to make an informed decision in one of the most complex and important decisions of your life. Because I am still an active teacher, I will only take on a maximum of two(2) sellers and one buyer at any given time, or a maximum of 3 active clients. But please reach out anytime for a consult on the process. I will help you begin the journey and if I can not take you on as a active client, I will refer you to one of my trusted colleagues. Let’s begin this journey together!

Sincerely,

Rick