Getting Ready 5 tips for selling your co-op, condo, or townhouse with a tenant in place
By Brick Underground   |   August 19, 2021 - 3:00PM
Staging + Open Houses Three out of 10 sellers admit to using spy cams during showings
By Brick Underground   |   July 29, 2021 - 2:30PM
Renovation How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM
Small Spaces Want to rent stylish furniture in NYC? Here's where to shop
By Mimi O'Connor   |   July 28, 2021 - 3:30PM
Negotiations + Closings How to price your NYC apartment in a buyer’s market
By Emily Myers   |   January 14, 2020 - 9:00AM
Staging + Open Houses It's pouring out, but don't cancel that open house
By Mimi O'Connor   |   June 6, 2018 - 3:00PM
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12 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your apartment
By Emily Myers   |   December 23, 2021 - 1:30PM
Whether you hire a staging pro or decide to DIY it, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes, most notably not painting the place, forgetting about curtains, or not paying attention to lighting.  [ Read More... ]
 
Staging + Open Houses 5 open houses to check out this weekend in Gravesend, Brooklyn
By Nathan Tempey   |   April 13, 2018 - 3:30PM
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Staging + Open Houses Repeat after me: 'A picture of a destroyed kitchen will not help sell my house'
By Georgia Kral   |   October 23, 2017 - 9:00AM
Staging + Open Houses Sad furniture and one scary animal: This week's bad listings photos befuddle
By Brick Underground   |   October 9, 2017 - 1:00PM
Staging + Open Houses Messes, strangers, and mattresses, oh my: These real estate listing photos stink
By Brick Underground   |   September 25, 2017 - 9:00AM
Staging + Open Houses Need a laugh? Check out these ridiculous real estate listing photos
By BrickUnderground   |   September 11, 2017 - 1:00PM
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The best plants for staging your NYC apartment to sell in winter
By Emily Myers   |   November 2, 2021 - 2:30PM
If you're selling in winter, plants can redirect buyers' focus from the gray scenery outside to the life and warmth in your apartment. Here are tips on shopping for greenery—live or fake. [ Read More... ]
 
Staging + Open Houses Please, sellers, clear out your homes before you list them
By Brick Underground   |   July 24, 2017 - 1:15PM
Staging + Open Houses The theme for these listing photos is "men past middle age"
By Brick Underground   |   July 10, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses We love cats, too, but this all-cat room is just ridiculous
By Brick Underground   |   June 19, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses Can you tell what's wrong with these listing photos?
By Brick Underground   |   June 5, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses It's safe to say the family that's selling this home REALLY likes clowns
By Brick Underground   |   May 22, 2017 - 3:59PM
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How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM
Lighting is one of the easiest—and most cost-effective—ways to update your NYC apartment or brownstone. Here are ways to use recessed lighting, pendants, sconces, and table lamps to improve your own enjoyment and/or resale value. [ Read More... ]
 
Staging + Open Houses These listing photos elicit more "ews" than "oohs and aahs"
By Brick Underground   |   February 23, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses We really hope this guy's just floating (and other things you shouldn't have to say when looking through listing photos)
By Brick Underground   |   February 13, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses A frightening pianist, a baby photobomb, and more bad listing photos
By Brick Underground   |   January 30, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses We assume these sellers have never heard of a stager
By Brick Underground   |   January 23, 2017 - 3:59PM
Staging + Open Houses We try not to judge others' design tastes too much, but...
By Brick Underground   |   January 17, 2017 - 3:59PM