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As of 2019, the NY Transfer Tax was increased to 0.65% on sales of $3 million or more, and the Mansion Tax was increased on purchases of $2 million or more.

Changes to NYC Mansion Tax and NYS Transfer Tax for 2019

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / April 11, 2019

Both the NYC Mansion Tax for buyers and the NYS Transfer Tax rates for sellers were increased in April 2019 as a result of tax law changes enacted as part of the New York State 2020 Fiscal Year Budget. There [...]

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Telltale signs of motivated sellers include many days on market, expiring tax abatements & recent price drops. Learn how to find motivated sellers & more.

How to Find Motivated Sellers

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / April 2, 2019

Learn how to find motivated sellers by learning all of the classic signals of seller desperation, such as having a listing with too many days on market, frequent open houses, recent prices drops, properties that are re-listed multiple times, buildings

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Selling a house privately involves trading full buyer exposure for more personal privacy. MLS only, FSBO or pocket listings are typical ways to sell privately.

Tips for Selling a House Privately

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 28, 2019

Selling a house privately sounds better than it really is. You trade full marketing exposure for some personal privacy, which is a trade of dubious value for the vast majority of people. Selling a house privately doesn’t even make sense

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A seller has zero legal obligation to respond to your offer in NYC real estate. Nor is there any rule for how quickly a seller must respond to a buyer's offer.

Does a Seller Have to Respond to My Offer in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 14, 2019

No. A seller has zero legal obligation to respond to your offer in NYC real estate. Nor is there any rule for how quickly a seller must respond to a buyer's offer. For obvious reasons, it would only make sense

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Difficult home buyers will re-negotiate after an accepted offer, demand sellers to stop further showings, ask the seller to make repairs and more.

The Authoritative Guide to Dealing with Difficult Home Buyers

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 4, 2019

Difficult home buyers are a dime a dozen in real estate. You’ll encounter difficult house buyers who will want to re-negotiate the price after you’ve accepted their offer, who will demand that you stop showing the apartment, who will try

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Selling and Buying a House at the Same Time

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 25, 2019

Selling and buying a house at the same time is no easy feat, especially if you need the proceeds from the sale of your existing home in order to afford your new place. Make your life easier by working with

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Can the seller pay closing costs on behalf of the buyer in a transaction? Yes, but sellers will prefer more predictable expenses like the NYC Mansion Tax.

Can the Seller Pay Closing Costs in a Real Estate Deal?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 15, 2019

Yes, the seller can pay closing costs on behalf of the buyer in a real estate deal. Concessions by the seller are fairly normal in a soft market. Sellers may advertise a closing cost concession on their listing description, though

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Managing agent responsibilities in NYC include building maintenance, paying bills, complying with regulations, maintenance insurance and handling complaints.

Condo & Co-op Managing Agent Responsibilities in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 15, 2019

Having a reliable and effective managing agent is an essential requirement for the smooth operation of mid-size and large co-op and condo buildings in NYC. The responsibilities of building management include building maintenance, regulatory compliance monitoring, procuring and maintaining insurance

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The Best Sell Your Home Yourself Websites of 2019

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 23, 2019

The best sell your home yourself websites of 2019 are Zillow and Craigslist on a national level, and The New York Times and StreetEasy on a local New York City level. Realtor.com is also a close runner up on a

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FSBO sellers and unrepresented buyers should considering hiring a virtual assistant for the grunt work. List of the best virtual assistant websites to consider.

The Best Virtual Assistant Websites

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 18, 2019

Buying or selling real estate takes a lot of work, especially if you’re looking to do it on your own without the assistance of a traditional real estate agent. We recommend FSBO sellers and unrepresented buyers check out our list

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