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Is it necessary to sign a FSBO commission agreement before a broker shows your home? Do I need to sign a new agreement every time?

What is a FSBO Commission Agreement?

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / April 6, 2017

A FSBO commission agreement is a bilateral contract signed between a FSBO seller and a broker representing a buyer which will obligate a FSBO seller to pay an agreed upon commission if a deal is consummated with the buyer. Is [...]

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Hiring a buyer’s broker in NYC and requesting a NYC commission rebate from your buyer's broker is the most important first step when buying in NYC.

Should You Hire a Buyer’s Broker in NYC?

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / March 31, 2017

Hiring a buyer’s broker in NYC and requesting a NYC buyer agent commission rebate is the most important first step when buying a property in New York City. Sellers in NYC have agreed to pay the same total commission whether

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What are traditional listing agent duties in NYC for a full service real estate broker? Are they responsible for the professional photographs and floorplan?

Typical Listing Agent Duties in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / March 21, 2017

What are the traditional listing agent duties for a full service real estate broker? Is there any difference between the level of service I will receive through a 1% for Full Service Listing? There is absolutely no difference in the

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Sample Co-op Financial Statements in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / March 20, 2017

What do sample co-op financial statements in NYC look like? Who’s responsible for analyzing and doing financial due diligence on your behalf? What can you learn about a building from just its financial statements? It's normal to ask for co-op financial

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Sample NYC Home Inspection Report

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / March 10, 2017

What does a sample NYC home inspection report look like? Is it necessary to even do an inspection if you're buying a condo or a co-op apartment? How long is the report and how much time does an inspection take?

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What does a home buyer offer letter look like? Is it necessary in addition to a short biography? Do sellers actually expect a letter these days?

Home Buyer Offer Letter Sample

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / March 8, 2017

In New York City, it’s quite unnecessary to write an extensive home buyer offer letter to the sellers every time you want to put an offer in on a home. It’s quite sufficient when submitting an offer in NYC to

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How do you sell a condo if you can't take time off from work to conduct showings? What do you need to do before you list a condo for sale? We'll teach you how to sell a condo in NYC and guide you through the next steps you'll need to take to prepare your New York City condo for sale.

How to Sell a Condo in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / February 27, 2017

Learning how to sell a condo in NYC is critical if you want to avoid wasting months of your life in an unsuccessful For Sale By Owner (“FSBO”) attempt. Most articles on the topic of how to sell a condo

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What does a Sample Coop Board Application look like for NYC home buyers and sellers? We give you an example of a real life co-op purchase application.

Sample Coop Board Application in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / February 17, 2017

What does a sample NYC coop board application look like? Is it the same thing as a "board package" and "purchase application?" Can I handle a New York City co-op board application myself? Absolutely. But having a buyer's agent guide

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What does a sample buyer rebate agreement look like for NYC home buyers? Is there any exclusivity involved? When does payment occur?

Sample Buyer Rebate Agreement for NYC Home Buyers

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / February 14, 2017

How long is the term of a standard buyer rebate agreement in NYC? Is there any exclusivity required? When will I get paid my split of the commission? Do I have to work exclusively with someone if I sign a buyer

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Standard NYC Rental Agreement

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / February 13, 2017

How long is a standard NYC rental agreement for landlords looking to rent out their property? How does the lease agreement language differ for "no fee" versus normal listings where the tenant pays the broker fee? Who normally pays the

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