buyers: Local Agents Going Outside of their "Area" - 11/13/11 07:50 AM
This post was inspired by a post written by Paula Hathaway, Stranger in a Strange Land which you can read here if you missed it. In this post there is a discussion of agents who are leaving their niche area and going out to list and sell in other areas that … (13 comments)
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buyers: Getting The Contract Done - A Great App! - 11/28/10 07:38 AM
When I was a Broker in the metropolitan area of New York State our real estate contracts were handled by attorney's. We would negotiate the terms of the deal, we would guide the buyer through the inspection process working out all of the issues helping them decide what they would or … (6 comments)
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buyers: We Meet the Nicest People Selling Real Estate - 07/14/10 08:07 AM
I have a friend by the name of Susan. Susan is married to Barry. Susan and Barry have three children. Their oldest child has a list of debilitating challenges, including cerebral palsy, impaired vision, seizure disorder and cognitive delays, Susan’s hopes and dreams for her baby were shattered, and she had to … (0 comments)
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buyers: Have Some Respect, Please! - 01/14/10 03:56 PM
I recently got a referral a couple who were not first time buyers, they had owned a property and sold it and were now looking to buy another. Because this buyer had owned previously there is hope that they would have a little knowledge about at least some of the aspects … (6 comments)
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buyers: Oh Oh, I Like It! - 10/11/09 05:51 PM
Today I showed a buyer a house. This buyer has seen about 100 houses. This buyer hasn't liked any of the past 100 houses. He has tried and tried. He has talked himself into trade offs. Okay I don't mind the cemetary next door or the highway in the back isn't … (6 comments)
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buyers: You Are Late! - 05/26/09 05:22 AM
I have been busy with showings. I do my best to judge the amount of time each buyer will take in a property and plan accordingly. What I can't plan is if the buyer gets stuck in traffic and is late. Or if the baby sitter doesn't arrive when they said … (84 comments)
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buyers: Why Do Buyer's Like Zillow? - 05/23/09 03:22 PM
Some buyers really like Zillow and so I thought I would go check it out by narrowing in on one community, one zip code, and see what is going on. Zillow is known in the Real Estate community to be inaccurate. They even have a chart on their site which gives … (0 comments)
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buyers: What Exactly is a Walk Through? - 04/25/09 08:04 AM
Most real estate agents/brokers agree that prior to going to the closing table a buyer should do a walk through and check that the house they are buying is in the same condition as when they signed the contract. Appliances should all be working, items that were negotiated to be left … (6 comments)
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buyers: Need or Want Some Help Buying? - 10/22/08 05:52 AM
While the internet provides a load of information I am hearing more and more that it is difficult to pull of this information together and know what to do. That is what Real Estate Agents bring to the table. We are the guides through the buying and selling process. We have … (0 comments)
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buyers: Just Try To Make An Appointment I Dare You? - 06/29/08 08:11 PM
Yesterday I showed a property in an area of mid Westchester County. The listing agent was finishing up an Open House for Brokers on the property. This listing agent doesn't know me. For whatever reasons our paths have not crossed yet. I had called her office to make an appointment to … (7 comments)
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buyers: A Very Sad House in Foreclosure - 06/29/08 08:21 AM
This is the story of a very sad house. This is a foreclosure. This house is magnificent. It is a brick colonial wiith with columns in the front. It is symmetrical. The lawn is overgrown, there is debris in the front and back lawns. It is priced very low. When … (3 comments)
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buyers: Accuracy Matters on Listings - 06/28/08 06:50 AM
I recently had a buyer who put a bid in on a co-op. A really lovely apartment walk to Hartsdale Village, the train to the city and shops. It was a tudor apartment with high ceilings and renovated beautifully. The owner has great taste and did a great job.
My buyer … (8 comments)
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buyers: Dual Agency - Part 2 - 06/25/08 07:31 PM
Last week I did a post about dual agency. I outlined some of the issues I have with dual agency, explained that in my opinion it is fraught with problems. I also explained that when you agree to dual agency you are giving up loyalty and obedience.
So, I got emails. … (13 comments)
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buyers: Inclusions and Exclusions - 06/21/08 06:40 AM
There are many thoughts on how to deal with what is included and what is excluded with properties. In my area for exlusions a lot of agents simply put "call l/a" to protect themselves or because they haven't taken the time to go over this with the seller or the seller … (8 comments)
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buyers: Buyer Agency - What Would You Do? - 06/17/08 07:16 AM
Here in Westchester County for the most part now seller's when they list their homes for sale agree to pay a buyer's agent. We still have sub-agency here and fewer sellers now offer sub-agency compensation. When explained to a seller correctly most sellers would prefer to not have the "vicarious liability" … (5 comments)
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buyers: My First Experience with a Buyer and Zillow - egads. - 06/13/08 06:07 AM
After showing a multitude of properties to a buyer we finally found a house that she and her husband liked. After seeing a multitude of properties and comparing one to the other and doing the I can get this for that amount thing we came up with a price that this … (7 comments)
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buyers: Memorial Day Weekend and What if? - 05/22/08 05:57 AM
It's hard to believe but this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. I have made plans to take a few much needed days off and the minute I made the decision every buyer and seller that I have talked to wants to talk to me this weekend, or it just feels that … (5 comments)
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buyers: The Market is Great in Westchester County, Really - 05/13/08 05:54 AM
I know that I am a Real Estate Broker and that anything that I have to say about this market is suspect. I can only tell you what my experience has been over the past few weeks. Yes, it is true that prices are down from the top of the market … (3 comments)
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buyers: Zillow and the Market Going Up - 03/30/08 12:49 PM
I had a new buyer today. Like so many buyers she has been online trying to figure things out. She has gone to Zillow and announced to me that one of my market areas has had their prices increase over the past year. When I tried to tell her that Zillow … (6 comments)
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buyers: A Final Walk Through with a Vindictive Seller - 03/16/08 12:15 PM
When you buy residential property you get to do a final walk through prior to going to the closing table. Walk throughs are generally held the day before a closing or the morning of but at everyone's convenience. I recommend that this be done as close to the closing as possible. … (13 comments)
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