Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… celebrity and highnet worth sellers Major real estate firms are leaning into this option with new platforms designed to … who have a personal situation and need more privacy like caregivers or couples going through a divorce Lining up in … this a temporary strategy to check our pricing before going live Are you recommending a private listing because my …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2025 - 3:15PM
What is a whisper or pocket listing? And does it break any rules?

… penthouse at 284 20th St in Brooklyns Greenwood Heights are eager to talk to interested buyers but you wont find the … than shout about the sale of their place Turns out there are lots of reasons both personal and professional But there are concerns whether whisper listings are fair if only …

By Emily Myers |February 22, 2022 - 9:35AM
Not using Instagram to sell your apartment? #youprobablyshouldbe

… of reaching as many potential buyers as possible Its a different story for firsttime buyers and sellers read younger Its … spoke to agreed that simply posting apartments for sale or rent is not the way to go Youve got to be cool be indirect … way Instagram is the soft sell social media platform and why many agents include both professional and authentic …

By Mimi OConnor |October 9, 2018 - 12:00PM
More and more homes are being sold before they ever go on the market

… Ever wonder why you cant find an apartment to buybesides the nigh … listings also known as whisper or pocket listings are apparently exploding not just in the New York City marketwhere … country as the Wall Street Journal reports Such properties arent advertised to the public but pitched mostly by …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 30, 2015 - 1:59PM
Who says you need to list an apartment to sell it?

… fall through more easily … Since many of these properties arent officially for salesometimes sellers just want to know … Prices Help You Win a Bidding War What is Cobroking and Why Does it Matter A Primer for Sellers … Sell … For Sale By Owner … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … off-market listing … selling … Who says …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 2, 2015 - 2:59PM
I want to buy the building from my landlord. Are they obligated to offer me a deal?

… Q …   … I rent in a sixfamily building that seems to be neglected by … no reason that the landlord needs to treat you any differently say  our experts  The landlord has absolutely no … the landlord Building movein fees are they necessary and why B uy and sell like a NYC insider your guide to elusive …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 23, 2015 - 11:59AM