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The selling agent commission is the fee that is payable to the agent that brings the buyer for a home sale.

What Is the Selling Agent Commission?

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / October 22, 2018

The selling agent commission is the fee that is payable to the agent that procures the buyer for a home sale. The selling agent commission is typically 3% of the contract or sale price, and is payable to the buyer’s [...]

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Is it possible to negotiate the listing agent fee or the buyer agent fee? Learn tips and tricks on how to negotiate with a Realtor on commission in NYC.

How to Negotiate with a Realtor on Commission in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / October 19, 2018

It’s much better to negotiate the listing agent commission vs the buyer agent commission because buyer agents represent 90% of all home buyers, which means you’ll want their full attention if you want your home to sell. It’s easier to

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A backup offer is an offer that the seller hasn’t accepted, but is strong enough and close enough to the accepted offer that the seller would like to revisit it should the accepted offer fall through.

The Backup Offer in Real Estate in NYC Explained

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / October 10, 2018

A backup offer is an offer that the seller hasn’t accepted, but is strong enough and close enough to the accepted offer that the seller would like to revisit it should the accepted offer fall through. Neither backup offers nor

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Made an Offer on a House No Response

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / October 3, 2018

So you made an offer on a house and all you’ve received in return is silence. What this usually means is that your offer was too low or otherwise offensive in some way. Your offer email could also have been

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What is the earnest money check for a NYC home purchase? The earnest money check is a personal check worth 10% of the purchase price, made out by the buyer and delivered to the seller’s attorney along with a signed contract.

The Earnest Money Check for a NYC Home Purchase Explained

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 28, 2018

The earnest money check is a personal check worth 10% of the purchase price, made out by the buyer and delivered to the seller’s attorney along with a signed contract. The earnest money check is deposited after the seller has

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Most renters in NYC end up working with a broker out of necessity rather than by choice. What do we mean by this? Since most rental apartments have a listing broker representing the landlord, it’s impossible to avoid working with that agent and paying the broker fee if you want to rent the apartment.

Do You Need a Broker to Rent an Apartment in NYC?

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 27, 2018

Most renters in NYC end up working with a broker out of necessity rather than by choice. What do we mean by this? Since most rental apartments have a listing broker representing the landlord, it’s impossible to avoid working with

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To make an offer on a house in NYC you'll need to email the seller or listing agent and include a REBNY Financial Statement, a loan pre-approval letter if you will be financing your purchase, proof of funds if you are making an all cash offer, any contingencies, any closing date preferences, your down payment amount as well as your offer price.

How to Make an Offer on a House in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 24, 2018

Making an offer on a house in NYC is as simple as emailing the seller or listing agent and including a REBNY Financial Statement, a loan pre-approval letter if you will be financing your purchase, proof of funds if you

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You should make an offer on a house immediately and as early as possible to give yourself a maximum head start vs other potential bidders. The only exceptions are if there is an imminent open house or a best and final offer deadline which we’ll discuss in the following article.

When to Make an Offer on a House in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 21, 2018

You should make an offer on a house immediately and as early as possible to give yourself a maximum head start vs other potential bidders. The only exceptions are if there is an imminent open house or a best and

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A listing agent represents the seller and is responsible for listing and marketing a seller’s property for sale. A selling agent is the agent who finds and secures the buyer of the property. A selling agent is often referred to as a buyer’s agent in the NYC real estate market; however, a listing agent can also be the selling agent if he or she finds a direct buyer.

Listing Agent vs Selling Agent – What’s the Difference in NYC?

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 11, 2018

A listing agent represents the seller and is responsible for listing and marketing a seller’s property for sale. A selling agent is the agent who finds and secures the buyer of the property. A selling agent is often referred to

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Real Estate Negotiation Tips for Buyers in NYC

By Nick Oliver, Principal Broker at Hauseit / September 4, 2018

What are some real estate negotiation tips for buyers in NYC that work time and time again? We’ll go over some basic as well as advanced negotiating strategies for home buyers from our interviews with New York’s most experienced buy

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