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Manhattan Condo Buyers Must Read

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1. Do speak to a reputable lender or mortgage consultant to see how much can you finance in today's market. In today's market, lendering guidelines are changing by the day, it is in your best interest to see what will it take to qualify for a loan.

2. Do Have a realistic budget of what you are looking for. Manhattan New York condo is approximately $1,000 per square foot, so unless you are looking for a 500 SF one bedroom, you will need more than $500K to buy a one bedroom condo.

3. Speak to an accountant to see if you need to structure the purchase in a specific way to enjoy the tax deductible benefits of buying a Manhattan Real Estate. If you are a first time home buyer, is it beneficial to co-purchase the condo unit with your parents or alone; If you are an foreigner, is it better to buy it under your own name or start an LLC?; If you are an out of town investor, is this purchase going to be an investment property or?

4. Discuss with your banker if you have money in bonds and money market. Find out how many days will it take to liquidate your funds so you know once we have a verbally accepted offer. Often in Manhattan New York market place, the seller seeks 10% of the sales price as downpayment at the time of signing contract. With that being said, if you are buying $1M Manhattan condo, you will need $100,000. at contract signing.

5. Do have a Manhattan New York Real Estate attorney ready. Manhattan Real Estate transaction requires each buyer and seller to have an attorney representing them in drafting and finalizing the contract. A good attorney can save you headachs, money and risks, ask your agent to refer you (3) attorneys so you can call and interview. Explain to the attorney what you are planning to do, and see which attorney you feel most comfortable to work with.

6. Do your homework on finding an Real Estate agent to work with. What is it that you are looking to buy? You want to find an agent that is familiar with the product that you are interest in buying. A Condo or Co-Op? Uptown or Downtown? Do you speak specific language that you preferred the agent speaks your mother tongue? Do you need an agent that work specifically with foreigners? Go on a search engine such as Google, try type in what you are looking for, and see if any agent shows up on the search result.

Call us today at (917)837-8869 or email at EileenHsuNYC(@)gmail.com to discuss your specific Manhattan Real Estate needs. We are experienced Real Estate professionals that will help you navigate through this Manhattan Real Estate maze. Call us now. (917)837-8869.

Call us today at (917)837-8869 or email at EileenHsuNYC(@)gmail.com to discuss your specific Manhattan Real Estate needs. We are experienced Real Estate professionals that will help you navigate through this Manhattan Real Estate maze. Call us now. (917)837-8869.

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Eileen Hsu 許雅嵐 (email: EHSU(@)elliman.com)

Our team specialize in Manhattan New York Condominiums, townhouses, and condops.

We are condominium residents ourselves so we understand the Manhattan New York condominium community. We also enjoy all Manhattan neighborhoods, especially Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Midtown East, Murray Hill, Financial District, Chelsea, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Nolita and etc just to name a few. If you or you know someone that may be interested in selling, buying or leasing their Manhattan New York condo, call us today (917)837-8869 or (646)644-6929 and we can discuss your specific Real Estate goals.

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Comments(5)

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hi Elileen. In working the Manhattan condo purchases these are all on target suggestions to get the finances in order and be READY to make the offer. The agent part is easy. Just call YOU!!

Oct 28, 2010 01:47 PM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Eileen, perfect post! Everything one needs to know is right here. Best of business and have an awesome weekend.!

Oct 28, 2010 02:07 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Eileen,

Gordon here.  I agree with Gary.  No more homework needed about finding the right agent!

Oct 29, 2010 05:09 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Eileen - This is excellent information for Manhattan Condo Buyers and exactly why they need to hire you as their Realtor!

Oct 29, 2010 12:59 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Outstanding advice Eileen, and another clear reason why you are the go-to person for all condo sales in Manhattan !!!

Oct 29, 2010 01:58 PM