Selling sans broker: Advice from those who've done it before

… Notwithstanding the general frothiness of todays sellers market pulling off a forsalebyowner or FSBO … City is still a tricky matter Sure you save the 6 percent commission youd spend on a broker but theres a lot to wrap … from the archives A stepbystep guide to what goes into  selling a New York City apartment A reminder that you may …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 4, 2015 - 2:59PM
Hiring a listing broker? What to expect from your contract

… to sell your apartment If youre in New York City chances are youll sign an exclusive listing agreement officially … most sellers you probably wont consult an attorney first  Brokers exclusives provide an important protection for both … the same person to help you buy your next place Its also worth doublechecking  when  you have to pay up Some …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 4, 2015 - 12:59PM
Selling your NYC apartment: A timeline from conception to closing

… premarketing platform that provides a way to quietly test your asking price and your marketing strategy  among … to ask before hiring a broker Pulling off a bidding war Your 8 step guide Board approved How to impress a NYC …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 4, 2015 - 8:59AM
"Exposed brick," "Whole Foods" and more: Ranking the buzzwords that reel in buyers

… Anyone whos ever tried to sell a New York apartment knows how to spin the negatives … and room to grow will perform particularly well Related   How to sell a NYC apartment The 9 people youll meet at an …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 3, 2015 - 9:59AM
My condo's value went up. What kind of tax hit should I expect when I sell?

… 10 years ago and its appreciated in value by $1 million How much will I pay in capital gains taxes when we sell What can I deduct … A Youll have to pony up capital gains taxes of up to 20 percent to the … step that could help condo buyers and sellers save on taxes How is the buyout of a rentstabilized apartment taxed …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 2, 2015 - 1:59PM