Few phrases confuse buyers and sellers more than “as is.”Most people think it means the seller has zero responsibility and the house can be delivered in any condition, but in the standard New York sales contract, that’s not true.🔍“𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘀” 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: 𝗔𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘄 𝗜𝘁In New York, “as is” simply means the home must…

1️⃣ Verbal “Yes”- Basic Terms Agreed ✅ Price and general terms are set. Nothing is official yet. 2️⃣ Home Inspection 🔍Inspection happens before contracts.Repairs/credits (if any) are negotiated. 3️⃣ Deal Sheet Sent to Attorneys 📄Once inspection items are settled, the deal sheet goes to both attorneys. 4️⃣ Seller’s Attorney Drafts the Contract ✍️Contract + Riders…

The word “concession” makes it sound like the seller is giving something up… but that’s completely misleading. 𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. It simply lets the buyer borrow a little extra in their mortgage so they can cover their own closing costs. 💵✨Your bottom line as the seller stays exactly the same,…

Seller on the first day: My price is firm! Me on the first day: We’ll see what kind of activity comes in. When the value is there, we typically attract strong interest and buyers will schedule showings quickly and often offer full price or even bid above asking. If activity is slower or offers are…

𝟭. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.Pet owners are constantly getting doors shut on them, even when they’re excellent applicants. Allowing pets lets you choose from a large group of caring, reliable tenants who’ve been turned away elsewhere — people who are eager and grateful for a home that welcomes their…

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐒 (𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄) 𝐀𝐂𝐓 Effective June 11, 2025The FARE Act redefined who covers real estate broker fees in New York City rentals, intending to ensure that the party who benefits from the broker’s work is the one who pays for it. Here’s what to know: ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: Residential rentals…

💡1. Light It Like It’s Prime Time Open every blind, flip every switch, and replace tired bulbs. Bright, even lighting makes your home feel newer, bigger, and full of life. 😌 2. Clear the Chaos Countertops, nightstands, and vanities should be spotless. The less “stuff,” the more square footage buyers see.🧹 3. Hide the Everyday…

When a home is priced correctly, the early activity tells the story. Let’s say you list at $999k and in the first week, you’re seeing steady, quality traffic. Maybe around 8 to10 families come through between private showings and an open house. That means buyers are interested, but it’s not such a frenzy that people…

I know it’s tempting to list your home while it’s decked out with festive decorations, but here’s the thing: seasonal décor dates your photos. ⏳ What looks “fall cozy” in October will look stale and outdated in December… and flat-out confusing to buyers scrolling through listings in February.When you’re selling, your photos should feel timeless.…