One of the biggest questions I get from clients who are getting ready to put in an offer on an apartment is “How do I know what its really worth?” Deciphering property value is actually less difficult than you might think. When valuing a property, brokers look at two main things: the actual sale price […]
You’ve decided it’s time to dip your toe in the real estate waters and check out some open houses. Great. It seems simple enough really, just go in and take a look. But in order to get the most out of your open house visits (and, if you’re spending your valuable weekend time going to […]
When purchasing a property in New York City (or anywhere, for that matter), buyers need to account for more than just the purchase price of their new home. On both the purchase and sale side, taxes, mortgage fees, and other closing costs can add up to significant amounts. However, there are ways to save a […]
As a new buyer, one of your first important tasks will be deciding what broker — if any — you’d like to work with. If you decide to go it alone, that’s absolutely fine, but most people enlist the help of a good real estate broker to help them with their purchase. A broker* will […]
The floors are polished, the personal knick-knacks are put away and the walls are sporting a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint; you’re ready to put your home on the market. But how should you price it? Pricing correctly from the outset is of the upmost importance when selling a home. Statistics show that if a […]