So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Now what? Most sellers enlist the help of a real estate professional in marketing and showing their property, but there are plenty of things a seller can — and should — do themselves before putting a home on the market to make their space more appealing to potential […]
New York Real Estate
5 things you must have if you ever want to sell your co-op or condo
So, you’ve finally closed on your new home. At long last, the place is yours. You’ve got your keys and you’re ready to go. Not so fast. In all the excitement of closing on a new property, many buyers fail to keep track of the mounds of paperwork their attorney hands over after the deal […]
Should you ditch your broker?
We live in a digital world. Information and entertainment is available at the click of a mouse — music, movies, clothes, and, yes, real estate. Websites like streeteasy.com and trulia.com have given would-be buyers and sellers access to listings and information that, just a few years ago, would’ve only been accessible through an agent. So, are real estate agents […]
Timeline for purchasing an apartment or townhouse in NYC
When working with first-time-buyers in New York City, one of the first questions to come up is usually, “How long will this take?” Depending on the market and client situation, the answer to this question varies. However, here’s a guideline for the steps involved and a general timeline. Enlist the help of a real estate […]
To rent or to buy: that is the question
Interested in buying property but not sure if you’re better off sticking with your rental? The truth is every situation is different. There are a lot of factors at play and nothing beats simply running the numbers on your ideal home. First, visit some properties and get a realistic idea of what it would cost […]