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Choosing a real estate listing agent in NYC can be a challenge for sellers who do not want to pay 6 percent in NYC commissions. Learn how to save.

How to Choose a Real Estate Listing Agent in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 21, 2020

Before you choose a listing agent in NYC, you must first realize that there are a number of ways you can avoid paying the traditional 6% total commission rate for sellers here in New York City. As a seller, you [...]

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Here are some tips and tricks to buying a home in NYC that agents nor the typical article won't tell you including the secret benefit of a buyer's broker!

Tips for Buying a Home in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 21, 2020

For those of you looking for tips for buying a home in NYC, welcome to the ultimate jungle of the 1%. Depending on what price range you’re looking for, you’ll be facing off against competition ranging from desperate working professional

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Negotiating as a seller in NYC is more of an art than a science. Being a successful negotiator requires strong interpersonal skills, creativity and the ability to listen and adapt. Here are some tips for how to negotiate as a seller in NYC.

How to Negotiate as a Seller in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 21, 2020

Negotiating as a seller in NYC is more of an art than a science. Being a successful negotiator requires strong interpersonal skills, creativity and the ability to listen and adapt. Here are some tips for how to negotiate as a

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 16, 2020

Should you refinance your mortgage or should you wait? This is a very personal decision based on your own financial circumstances and your forecast for future mortgage rates and broader markets. We'll discuss in the following article the pros and

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Renovating your condo or co-op apartment in NYC? You'll need to sign an alteration agreement. Sample alteration agreement with your building & more.

Sample Alteration Agreement for NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 15, 2020

Looking for a sample alteration agreement because you need to renovate your home? Congratulations on being smart and researching in advance what an alteration agreement in NYC looks like. As you'll see from the sample alteration agreement for a NYC

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What is the Brooklyn MLS? Should I join as an agent or list my home in the Brooklyn MLS vs the REBNY RLS? Neigbhorhoods covered, fees & co-broking & more.

A New Yorker’s Guide to the Brooklyn MLS in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 13, 2020

What exactly is the Brooklyn MLS? Is it related to the Real Estate Board of New York? What parts of Brooklyn does it cover? Do I need to list in the Brooklyn MLS or is the REBNY RLS sufficient? How

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Step-by-step tutorial for using ACRIS in NYC to search for real estate property records by name or address. Automated City Register Information System tutorial.

ACRIS – How to Search Property Records in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 7, 2020

Property records in NYC are a matter of public record. They are accessible to the general public online through the Automated City Register Information System, also known as ACRIS. The ACRIS database allows you to search for property records by

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Is there an official NYC Multiple Listing Service that all local brokers use? Is it possible for a FSBO seller to list their home on this NYC MLS?

What is the NYC Multiple Listing Service?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 7, 2020

Is there an official NYC Multiple Listing Service that New York City real estate brokers use? Is it possible for a NYC For Sale By Owner seller to pay a flat fee to list their home FSBO on the NYC MLS?

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Why Agents Won’t Do a Flat Fee MLS Listing in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 7, 2020

Why won't agents do a NYC Flat Fee MLS Listing in NYC if it’s potentially a way to drum up business and brand awareness? Are they just too used to earning 6%? First of all let’s define just what a

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Hauseit explains why NYC flat fee MLS listings are so rare and how you can order one

Why are NYC flat fee MLS listings so rare?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 7, 2020

NYC flat fee MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listings are still very rare despite advances in technology and the city having the highest home prices and highest real estate commissions in the nation. Is it because it the market is too

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