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Selling property “as is” means the property will be delivered to the buyer in the condition as seen, technically as of the date of the purchase contract. This means the seller won’t be making any custom changes or repairs to the property before closing on behalf of the buyer.

Selling Property As Is in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 13, 2018

Selling property “as is” means the property will be delivered to the buyer in the condition as seen, technically as of the date of the purchase contract. This means the seller won’t be making any custom changes or repairs to [...]

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Three months is a good estimate for how much time there is between offer and closing in NYC real estate. It takes longer to close on a co-op apartment and for deals where the buyer is financing.

How Much Time Is There Between Offer and Closing in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 12, 2018

A general estimate for how much time there is between offer and closing in NYC real estate is three months. However, the timeline from an initial offer to closing on a real estate transaction varies on a number of factors.

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A listing agent represents the seller and is responsible for listing and marketing a seller’s property for sale. A selling agent is the agent who finds and secures the buyer of the property. A selling agent is often referred to as a buyer’s agent in the NYC real estate market; however, a listing agent can also be the selling agent if he or she finds a direct buyer.

Listing Agent vs Selling Agent – What’s the Difference in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 11, 2018

A listing agent represents the seller and is responsible for listing and marketing a seller’s property for sale. A selling agent is the agent who finds and secures the buyer of the property. A selling agent is often referred to

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It typically takes two to three months to close on a condo in NYC. How long it takes to close on a condo apartment in New York City depends on a number of factors.

How Long Does It Take to Close on a Condo in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 11, 2018

It typically takes two to three months to close on a condo in NYC once you have a signed contract. However, the timeline from accepted offer to closing can be faster or slower depending on a number of factors. These

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Is it possible to sell your apartment online in NYC without a traditional real estate broker? Sell Apartment Online - A Beginner's Guide for New Yorkers.

Sell Apartment Online – A Beginner’s Guide for NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 10, 2018

Is it possible to sell an apartment online with all of today’s tools and technology? Can you do so without human interaction? Sell Apartment Online is Hauseit’s Beginner’s Guide to Selling an Apartment Online in NYC written by our most

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What is the debt-to-income ratio and how is it calculated for co-op apartments in NYC? Learn how to calculate the debt to income ratio (DTI) for a coop in New York City.

Co-op Debt to Income Ratio Requirement for NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 10, 2018

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is an important consideration when figuring out how much home you can afford in NYC. The DTI is especially important if you’re buying a co-op apartment, as most co-ops have deb to income ratio requirements which

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Should you price your home high to have room to negotiate? Or should you price it low to encourage a bidding war in NYC? How to price my home and more.

How to Price My Home for Sale in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 9, 2018

One of the toughest problems home owners grapple with is how to price my home when it comes time to list it for sale. Should you set a high initial listing price to give yourself room to negotiate? Or should

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How Much Mortgage Can I Qualify for in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 6, 2018

The answer to how much mortgage can I qualify for in NYC depends on the amount of gross income you make, your anticipated housing expenses, your other credit payments, prevailing mortgage interest rates and the maximum Debt-to-Income ratio allowed. We’ll

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Is Buying an Apartment in NYC a Good Investment?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 6, 2018

Is buying an apartment in NYC a good investment? There’s a common misconception among New Yorkers that buying an apartment in NYC is always a good investment. While buying the right apartment can offer you the prospect of a long-term

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Why is my apartment not selling in NYC? We explain 9 reasons why your NYC apartment hasn’t sold yet and how you can turn things around. Learn how to successfully sell an apartment in New York City.

Reasons Why Your Apartment Isn’t Selling in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 5, 2018

Sellers in NYC are often under the impression that the sale process is quick and easy, and it’s easy to understand why many sellers have high expectations. After all, there are countless newspaper and online articles which talk about NYC

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