How to Avoid a Botched Sale in Long Island




There are many reasons why a home may not sell. However, I'll be speaking about three major reasons why homes don't sell in Long Island. There are a few reasons why this is happening, and I see a trend among sellers. They're usually related to these three things:

 1. Do you need to do repairs? Buyers don't like to see homes that need a lot of work. They want them in 'turnkey' condition so that they can move in and not worry about a failing garage door or a leaky faucet. Repair as many things as possible because they're all going to come up in the home inspection.

To see what buyers are looking for check out the Buyer's Guide!

2. Is your home in a good location? Is your home on a busy street? There's not a whole lot you can do to change your home's location. You can focus on other nice aspects of the home or you can reduce your price.


 3. Is your home priced too high? Price is everything, especially right when your home hits the market. If you think the price is too high, adjust it quickly. Otherwise, your home will sit on the market and eventually go stale. Your price is your #1 selling point, so make it a very attractive number.

 We have a new report that is completely free. It's called "Things to Consider When Selling Your Home". Call 1-800-822-1222 to get your copy!

 As always, please refer to me as your #1 resource for Long Island real estate!
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Don’t Let CO Problems Derail Your Sale




Today we are going to talk about why you don't want that CO problem to derail your sale. Significant alterations and additions to your property require paperwork, permits, certificates, compliance, and more. The bank generally won’t let you close without filling all of this out. The buyer and their agent will also make you get those before they buy. That means you care about it as well.

A typical scenario is that a week before closing, you will see there is no CO or open permit on your property. This is a problem. Now the buyer won’t move in, and it may take you weeks or months to get everything in order. You’ve got to be in compliance with the latest building codes, even if the codes were just recently upgraded. That is going to cost you time and money.


How do you avoid this scenario? Invest the time before you sell, check with your building department to make sure things are in order, and don’t let a CO problem derail your sale in Long Island!

If you have any questions about your CO’s and what you should do about them, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to get you pointed in the right direction.
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What Common Mistakes Do Home Sellers Make?




Today I wanted to highlight some mistakes I’ve caught some of my sellers making lately. Hopefully, you will be able to take these tips and apply them to your home to ensure you have the best possible showing. Here are the 5 most costly mistakes that a seller can make:

1.  Pet odors
These really turn off buyers. If you have pets, make sure they are out of the house and you have cleaned up after them. Neutralize any odors they may have left behind.


2. Loose laundry
I recently was in a home where laundry was strewn about the bedrooms and floors. Your showing is important; make sure you pick up after yourself and at least have your dirty clothes in a laundry hamper, if not cleaned and folded in your closet.

3. Dark rooms
Make sure there is enough lighting in all of your rooms. Believe it or not, we have run into homes that have rooms without any lights in them. Don’t make that mistake.

4. Toys
Make sure all the toys in your home are picked up. You don’t want potential buyers tripping over or stepping on anything and hurting themselves.

5. Stay away
This goes for the seller during the showing. If you are around and following the buyer around from room to room, it puts them off and makes them uncomfortable.

If you are in the process of selling your home, remember these tips. If you are thinking of buying and run into one of these situations, listen to my advice. Once you buy the home, none of the other stuff will be there. Overlook the little things like this so you can get the home at a good price, and make it your own once you have it.

If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Long Island Real Estate Market Update




We're here to give you a Long Island real estate market update. Whether you're planning on buying or selling, this information should be very useful to you.

 We're currently situated in a seller's market, so this means that there are not enough homes available for buyers. There is a lot of demand, and not enough supply to keep up with the demand.

 This results in upward pressure on prices, meaning that if you want to sell for top dollar, now is the time to do so. You have a chance to get multiple offers on your home and sell above your listing price! If your home is in good condition and priced well, you have a good chance to sell for top dollar.


The good news for buyers in the area is that interest rates are still at historic lows. They have been going up lately, but they are still very, very low. If you've been thinking about buying, this means now is the time to pull the trigger. You can save thousands and thousands of dollars over the life of your loan by locking in low interest rates now.

 If you have any further questions about the Long Island real estate market, please don't hesitate to contact us! We look forward to speaking with you.
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