Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Long Island?



You may ask, "Is winter a good time to buy or sell a home?" Our answer is emphatically yes, and we've got the reports to back up our answer.

 We have a free report on selling your home during the winter. This guide is chock full of useful information, featuring topics like:
  • 5 reasons to sell now
  • How to get the most money from the sale of your home 
  • 5 demands to make on your real estate agent 
  • Home prices over the last year
Peruse this information while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. We'll tell you how to do everything from setting the right price to how to make your home stand out from the crowd. This guide gives you all the details that will lead you to the home of your dreams.


 We also have a great report for buyers looking for a home during the winter. This guide covers the following topics and more:
  • 4 reasons to buy a home now 
  • Why you need to work with a professional when buying a home 
  • What do you really need to do to qualify for a mortgage? 
Even though it may be a little chilly, grab one of our free guides, sit by a fireplace, and get insider tips on how to buy or sell during the winter season. Get a jump on all of those folks who are still waiting for spring. You could be enjoying your new place sooner than you think.

 If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!
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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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