The test-drivers: Why 3 New York sellers opted to rent instead of buy

… of four including two sons ages 6 and 2 moved into 1500squarefoot apartment in a doorman building which includes two … motivated not just by a lack of inventory but a desire to live in a new part of town Jane W lived with her husband and two daughters in an Upper East …

By Jennifer Laing |February 5, 2015 - 8:59AM
Hiring a listing broker? What to expect from your contract

… first  Brokers exclusives provide an important protection for both seller and agent stating explicitly that this … language rather than the impenetrable legalese of the sale contract Brokerage firms usually have their own inhouse … net possibleand not trying to hog the full commission by dealing only with buyers who are apartmenthunting without …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 4, 2015 - 12:59PM
"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 with code … pro tips for getting it camera ready House of horrors what if your apartment has a terrible past … Buy … Sales Market … …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 3, 2015 - 9:59AM
Get your head in the game: Psychological tricks to price your apartment right

… With so few available apartments and so many overeager buyers selling a New York apartment right now might seem … a slam dunkwhy waste energy strategizing about pricing when you can just sit back and wait for the offers to start … $1995000 instead of $1999999 for a $2 million apartmentI dont like 999 visually  It would seem other brokers are …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 3, 2015 - 8:59AM