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Luxury homes in the NYC market are priced higher than $10 million. What do you need to do differently to sell luxury homes For Sale By Owner in NYC?

How to Sell Luxury Homes For Sale By Owner in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 12, 2017

Luxury homes in the New York City market are homes which are priced higher than $10 million. There’s very little that you need to do differently if you want to sell luxury homes For Sale By Owner in NYC versus [...]

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NYC Real Estate Purchase Contract Template

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 31, 2017

NYC Real Estate Purchase Contracts can be far more complex than the standardized purchase forms used in other states. Furthermore, real estate purchase contracts in NYC can be quite customized for each transaction with many parts being negotiable. What is

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Agreeing to dual agency in NYC will prevent you from saving money by requesting a NYC buyer agent commission rebate. Dual agency also increases your risk.

Dual Agency in NYC | What are the Pros and Cons of Dual Agency?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 30, 2017

As a home buyer in New York City, you may have been asked by a listing agent to sign a ‘dual agency’ disclosure form. Agreeing to dual agency will cost you money because it means that you won’t be able

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What are all the types of buyers in real estate you'll encounter as a FSBO home seller in NYC? Which ones should you avoid? Which buyers are real?

Types of Buyers in Real Estate in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 26, 2017

What are all the types of buyers in real estate you'll encounter as a FSBO home seller in New York City? Which ones should you avoid? Which ones are real? Before we tell you what types of buyers in real estate

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Are you borrowing money from your parents for your home purchase down payment? If so, banks will want to see a gift letter for mortgage approval in NYC.

Sample Gift Letter for Mortgage

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 25, 2017

If you're borrowing money from parents for your home purchase down payment, lenders will want to see a gift letter for mortgage approval in NYC. Many first time home buyers in NYC need a little help with their down payment. Often

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NYC Residential Leaseback Agreement Template

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 24, 2017

What happens if the seller wants to stay past closing? What is a post occupancy agreement form? What does a NYC residential leaseback agreement template look like? Matching closing date preferences and general timing between home buyers and home sellers

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What should NYC home sellers watch out for when writing FSBO listing descriptions? Can you mention the great school district your home is in?

FSBO Listing Descriptions for NYC Home Sellers

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 19, 2017

What should NYC home sellers watch out for when writing FSBO listing descriptions? Can you mention the great school district your home is in? What are Fair Housing Laws? Writing great FSBO listing descriptions should be easy for sellers since

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Common Senior Home Buying Mistakes in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 15, 2017

Are there any common pitfalls to watch out for as a senior citizen buying a first home? What are common senior home buying mistakes in NYC? Assuming you can’t get a mortgage as a senior citizen This is the most

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Sample Co-op Bylaws in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 12, 2017

What do sample co-op bylaws in NYC look like? Just how onerous are the bylaws and how much power does the co-op board have? Is the sublet policy in the co-op bylaws? Co-op boards have an enormous amount of power

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Buying a Condop Apartment in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / May 5, 2017

For most people, buying a condop apartment in NYC is no different than purchasing a regular co-op apartment. The primary difference will be an additional layer of due diligence necessary by the buyer’s attorney. Don’t listen to listing agents trying

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