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Selling an apartment in NYC with existing tenants in place can be much more challenging than selling a vacant apartment.

Selling an Apartment with Existing Tenants in NYC

By hauseit / July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019

Selling an apartment in NYC with existing tenants in place can be much more challenging than selling a vacant apartment. This is especially so if you’re selling a co-op or a single-family home which is not catering to an investor …

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The most important thing home owners need to realize when they try to sell For Sale by Owner in NYC is that they can’t avoid all brokers completely.

How to Sell For Sale by Owner in NYC

By hauseit / June 27, 2019 September 9, 2019

The most important thing home owners need to realize when they try to sell For Sale by Owner in NYC is that they can’t avoid all brokers completely. If you try to exclude brokers and write “no brokers” or “principals …

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What is a starter apartment? Should you buy a studio, 1 bed or junior 4? Rent vs buy analysis. Common mistakes when buying a starter home in NYC & more.

Tips for Buying a Starter Home in NYC

By hauseit / June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019

Buying a starter home in NYC typically means purchasing a smaller condo or co-op apartment with up to one bedroom. The decision to do so should be taken only after careful analysis of the benefits of continuing to rent vs …

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How to get Schedule A pricing, allowed variances, outside dates, delays in construction when buying a pre-construction condo and more explained.

The Complete Guide to Buying a Pre-Construction Condo

By hauseit / June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019

Buying a pre-construction condo can be advantageous primarily because of better pricing vs a project that is ready for immediate occupancy. However, buying a pre-construction condo also comes with many risks such as delayed completion, abrupt notices to close, variances …

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Does the Pocket Listing Exist in NYC?

By hauseit / June 20, 2019 June 20, 2019

Yes, pocket listings do exist in NYC although they are far less prevalent than on the West Coast, where the real estate market is overly heated and has been for a very long time. In NYC, the overwhelming majority of …

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Why do buyers bother working with agents? What's co-broking? How can you protect your privacy as a For Sale By Owner seller? Trying to sell your home without an agent in NYC is a daunting task. Watch out for common NYC FSBO seller mistakes in our guide on selling your home without a agent in New York City.

Best Ways to Sell Your Home Without an Agent in NYC

By hauseit / June 20, 2019 September 12, 2019

Homeowners in NYC have it rough. In addition to being harder in NYC than anywhere else in the country to sell your home without an agent, NYC homeowners pay some of the highest seller closing costs in the country due …

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Buying an apartment in a mixed used building comes with many special risks such as unequal sharing of common charges, assessments, utilities and more.

Buying an Apartment in a Mixed Use Building

By hauseit / June 19, 2019 June 19, 2019

Buyers should be careful when buying an apartment in a mixed use building where the commercial units are separately owned because the offering plan can give unfair advantages to the commercial unit owner. Buyers should be especially wary if the …

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Cooperating with buyer’s agents as a seller in NYC is especially important considering that more than 75% of prospective buyers are represented by buyer brokers.

How to Deal with Buyers’ Agents in NYC

By hauseit / June 19, 2019 September 20, 2019

Cooperating with buyer’s agents as a seller in NYC is especially important considering that more than 75% of prospective buyers are represented by buyer brokers. Failing to market your home to represented buyers essentially deprives your listing of the majority …

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Getting a buyer agent commission rebate in NYC is as simple as signing-up to work with a buyer’s agent who has agreed to credit you back a portion of the buyer broker commission paid by the seller.

How Do I Get a Buyer Agent Rebate in NYC?

By hauseit / June 14, 2019 June 14, 2019

Congratulations on getting this far. Most home buyers in NYC are not even aware that they can save money and reduce their buyer closing costs by legally receiving a buyer agent commission rebate. Getting a buyer agent commission rebate in NYC …

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Tips for Selling Your Home For Sale By Owner in Queens

By hauseit / June 11, 2019 June 11, 2019

Selling your home For Sale By Owner in Queens is much easier than selling your home For Sale By Owner (“FSBO”) anywhere else in New York City. Therefore, it’s less important for you to list your home in the MLS (Multiple …

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