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Inside Story: My journey from owner to renter

by Leslie as told to Elizabeth Kuster | 10/26/11 - 8:17 AM

Four years ago, I was forced to sell my co-op apartment to keep my restaurant going.
It was the first apartment I had ever owned, and after 15 years of renting, I loved...
How to make or break your appraisal

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/25/11 - 6:31 AM

Whether you’re looking to sell your apartment or refinance at a lower rate, your appraisal can make or break the deal. And once it’s been reported to your lender, it’s very...
StreetNoise: What renters really want, the best day to list your apartment, and more

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/24/11 - 11:24 AM
- A newbie landlord learns ...

NYC Real(i)ty Speak: A spoonful of pre-listing advice

by Veronica X. | 10/21/11 - 12:41 PM

You chose a broker, you agreed on an asking price, and the photographer is coming for the Times ad next week. This is when your broker makes little...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: A delicate problem with my broker

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 10/19/11 - 1:26 PM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,
Our real estate broker seems like a decent guy and came highly recommended. I wish I could say the...
StreetNoise: Budget-friendly staging, the shelf-life of an offer, and more

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/17/11 - 10:05 AM
- An open house where ...

Why your broker wears a $5,000 Panerai

by J.Z., Manhattan Real Estate Broker, as told to Teri Rogers | 10/14/11 - 8:11 AM

To be awesome at selling real estate, you have to be awesome at establishing a connection with people, and fashion is a really important way to do that, even for a...
NYC Renovation Chronicles: 5 cheapish ways to improve your apartment before you sell

by Yoel Borgenicht, General Contractor | 10/12/11 - 10:00 AM

The Situation
People who are concerned about their economic future do not want to buy an apartment that looks like it needs a lot of money to fix up...
StreetNoise: Green finally pays off in appraisals; buyers don't care for bulldozers, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/10/11 - 10:21 AM
- A surefire way to scare off buyers...

StreetNoise: Staging more profitable than stock market; outdoor swimming pool roundup, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/29/11 - 9:03 AM
- If you're looking to ...
Sexhaustion, yet another reason not to move to the 'burbs

by Anonymous in Syosset | 9/23/11 - 7:23 AM

Even a non-hedge fund language speaker can understand this simple yet somewhat secret formula:
(75*2)/CT=NS
For the...
NYC Real(i)ty Speak: If Upper East Side public schools could talk...

by Veronica X. | 9/16/11 - 11:36 AM

School re-zoning is finally a reality for the 2012 kindergarden class. Those bumped out of their preferred schools are trading conspiracy theories while...
Doormen not what they used to be; is it ethical to "virtually" stage your apartment, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/12/11 - 7:22 AM
- When the cleaning lady does her laundry at your place...
Ask an Expert: My lot-line windows are about to vanish. Do I have to tell buyers?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/31/11 - 7:52 AM

Q. My apartment is on the market, and I recently learned that the building next door is planning to add three more stories and that my apartment will...
StreetEasy's "Shop for a Broker" tool helps sellers fend off high-ballers

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/29/11 - 2:14 PM

When looking to hire a real estate broker, sellers almost inevitably encounter The High-Baller--a broker who recommends a listing price that is either "ambitious" or flat-out...
2-bed, w/d, ren EIK in BEST flood zone. HURRY!!! Won't last!!

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/29/11 - 8:16 AM

Poor Battery Park City. As if ...
Best of Brick: My suburban nightmare

by Anonymous Ex-Manhattanite | 8/11/11 - 10:10 AM

It starts with the shiva. The shiva being the actual move to the 'burbs and your first few weeks at the in-laws' while your new Colonial palace is...
Best of Brick: A broker's mind after 100 days without a closing

by Anonymous Manhattan Broker as told to Teri Rogers | 8/03/11 - 10:50 AM

The ABC’s of selling real estate go like this: Always Be Closing. Whether prices are up or down or sideways, as long as you’re always closing, you’ll do fine....
5 things I've learned in the 4 months my apartment has been on the market

by Jennifer Ciotta | 7/22/11 - 8:15 AM
My fiancé and I are trying to sell his co-op in this S-L-0-W market. It's the first time for both of us, and here are some things we’ve learned:
Never say "den" and 7 other tips for selling a luxury apartment

by Emily Feldman | 7/19/11 - 8:04 AM

Prospective buyers of 7-bedroom, 9-bath properties (in Manhattan!) won't be sold on square footage alone. High-end brokers who have to prove why one eye-popping place beats...

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