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Should You Get a Home Inspection Before Making an Offer?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / November 1, 2018

No, you should never order a home inspection before making an offer because you might waste money on a deal that never happens. The seller may not even respond to your offer, and even if your offer is accepted, nothing [...]

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The Best Home Sale Sites for NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 31, 2018

The best home sale sites for NYC are The New York Times and Brownstoner because of their comprehensive listing inventory and the ability to contact listing agents directly. Zillow, StreetEasy and Realtor.com have impressive search features, but do not make

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The original 421a tax abatement program in NYC began in 1971 and is named after section 421-a of the New York Property Tax Law.

The 421a Tax Abatement in NYC Explained

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 23, 2018

The original 421a tax abatement program began in 1971 and is named after section 421-a of the New York Property Tax Law. The tax abatement was meant to encourage developers to build multi-family residential buildings, with an emphasis on affordable

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The selling agent commission is the fee that is payable to the agent that brings the buyer for a home sale.

What Is the Selling Agent Commission?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 22, 2018

The selling agent commission is the fee that is payable to the agent that procures the buyer for a home sale. The selling agent commission is typically 3% of the contract or sale price, and is payable to the buyer’s

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Is it possible to negotiate the listing agent fee or the buyer agent fee? Learn tips and tricks on how to negotiate with a Realtor on commission in NYC.

How to Negotiate with a Realtor on Commission in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 19, 2018

It’s much better to negotiate the listing agent commission vs the buyer agent commission because buyer agents represent 90% of all home buyers, which means you’ll want their full attention if you want your home to sell. It’s easier to

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Lowering Home Price vs Increasing Broker Commission in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 17, 2018

Assuming your listing agent has already offered a reasonable buyer agent commission in the MLS, it’s always better to lower your home’s listing price vs increasing the buyer broker’s commission. A change in listing price will trigger search alerts, email

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Are there any rules preventing a real estate listing agent from lying about how many interested buyers there are for a property? Can a Realtor lie about multiple offers? Practically speaking, yes.

Can a Realtor Lie About Multiple Offers in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 15, 2018

Are there any rules preventing a real estate listing agent from lying about how many interested buyers there are for a property? Can a Realtor lie about multiple offers? Practically speaking, yes. Even though there may be various code of

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The highest and best offer are asked by home sellers to their buyers when they’ve received multiple offers and are having a tough time deciding.

The Highest and Best Offer Process in NYC

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

When a home sellers asks interested buyers for their highest and best offer, it typically means they’ve received multiple offers and are having a tough time deciding. As a result, they’ve asked everyone to submit their best and final offer

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You can sell your house fast without offering it for pennies on the dollar to an instant offer program or investor by following a few simple rules.

How to Sell Your House Fast in New York

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 4, 2018

You can sell your house fast without offering it for pennies on the dollar to an instant offer program or investor by following a few simple rules. Make sure your property is listed on the MLS and all relevant local

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The benefits of accepting a cash offer on a house vs an offer that is reliant on securing a mortgage are speed and certainty of execution. All cash offers are much quicker to close, and you won’t have to worry about the financing falling through.

Benefits of Accepting a Cash Offer on House in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 1, 2018

The benefits of accepting a cash offer on a house vs an offer that is reliant on securing a mortgage are speed and certainty of execution. All cash offers are much quicker to close, and you won’t have to worry

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