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The cheapest ways to sell a house include FSBO, using a Flat Fee MLS Listing or hiring a discount, full-service listing agent.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Sell a House?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021

The cheapest ways to sell a house include listing For Sale By Owner (FSBO), utilizing a Flat Fee MLS Listing, and hiring a discount, full-service broker for a reduced commission. We'll discuss each method in this article. Table of Contents: …

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You can easily list your home on the NYC MLS through a Hauseit Assisted FSBO Listing. The de facto MLS in NYC is actually called the RLS.

How to List Your Home on the NYC MLS

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 12, 2021 November 16, 2021

You can easily list your home on the NYC MLS through a Hauseit Assisted FSBO Listing. The topic of how to list your home on the NYC MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is a source of much confusion for New York City …

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NYC real estate agents frequently lie, omit information and use shady tactics to get a competitive edge and secure buyer and seller clients.

Common Real Estate Agent Lies in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 12, 2021 November 12, 2021

NYC real estate agents frequently lie, omit information and use shady tactics to get a competitive edge and secure buyer and seller clients. While FSBO sellers being solicited are the primary target of sketchy agent behavior, buyers are also routinely …

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The Sullivan County MLS in New York State is known as the OneKey MLS. OneKey is the predominant MLS in the Hudson Valley and Long Island.

What is the Sullivan County MLS in New York?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021

The Sullivan County MLS in New York State is known as the OneKey MLS. OneKey is the predominant MLS in the Hudson Valley and Long Island. Counties covered by the OneKey MLS in the Hudson Valley include Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, …

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Are Low Commission Real Estate Agents Worth Working with in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021

Discounting is not a new concept, and low commission real estate agents have been around for as long as there have been real estate brokers. There’s a good reason why everyone isn’t using a low cost real estate agent to …

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Finding the best discount real estate broker in NYC isn’t an easy task. That’s because discount brokers generally have bad reputations.

Who Is the Best Discount Real Estate Broker in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 20, 2021 October 20, 2021

NYC home sellers who aren’t interested in paying 6% or listing FSBO often consider working with a discount real estate broker. But finding the best discount real estate broker in NYC isn’t an easy task. That’s because discount brokers generally …

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The REBNY Residential Listing Service, also known as the REBNY RLS, is the de facto Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in New York City.

What Is the REBNY RLS Listing Service in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021

The REBNY Residential Listing Service, also known as the REBNY RLS, is the de facto Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in New York City. The RLS broker database contains sale and rental listings being marketed by agents and brokerages who are …

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The coop condo tax abatement reduces annual property taxes for qualifying apartment owners in NYC by 17.5% to 28.1%. The apartment must be used as a primary residence for it to qualify for the coop condo tax abatement. In addition, properties purchased in the name of an LLC do not qualify.

How Much Is the Coop Condo Tax Abatement in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021

The coop condo tax abatement reduces annual property taxes for qualifying apartment owners in NYC by 17.5% to 28.1%. It was introduced in 1996 and designed to level the playing field versus 1-3 family homes which are taxed at a …

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Can a HoA or condo association foreclose on your home? What happens at closing if you have a lien? Sample lien payoff statements and more.

Can a HoA Put a Lien on Your House?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 15, 2021 September 16, 2021

Yes, a HoA can put a lien on your house or condo if you are seriously delinquent on your monthly common charges or HoA fees. It's no different than how the IRS or your county can put a tax lien …

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Whether or not it's legal to use a grill in a NYC apartment depends on the fuel type (gas, charcoal, etc.), the grill’s location as well as the building type.

NYC Grilling and Barbecue Laws for Apartments: What’s Legal?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 16, 2021 July 22, 2021

The legality of grills for apartment buildings in NYC depends on the fuel source (propane, electric, charcoal or gas), the grill’s location (balcony, terrace, roof deck, courtyard or backyard) as well as the building type (multiple dwelling or 1-2 family …

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