The NYC seller's guide to working with a broker

… While there are sellers who go it alone plenty others opt to work with a … give it some attention … How to choose one … A broker who lives in the building will usually have a lot of knowledge … Delve deeper with job interviewstyle questions  like Why are you in real estate and Give me an example of when you …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |September 22, 2016 - 1:59PM
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
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 … percent commission youd spend on a broker but theres a lot to wrap your head around before closing a deal To learn from … home you may want to sell it solo … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Sell … For Sale By Owner … Live … …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 4, 2015 - 2:59PM
"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 … optional halfbedroom closet But what about the stuff thatll make a place fly off the market  We asked StreetEasy … fast Interestingly so did one neighborhood feature namely the proximity of a Whole Foods While more typical …

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?

… you must have owned the condo for at least five years and lived there for two A single person in the same situation … Pro Tip Thinking of selling  To find out what actual buyers are willing to pay for your coop condo or brownstone … Send us your questions​ See all  Ask an Expert … Sell … Live … Troubleshooting … Improve … Ask an Expert … Sellers …

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