nar: Port Washington, NY Real Estate: ADVICE Series: HOME BUYERS 1/6
- 03/18/18 02:25 PM
Home Buyers First Step: Finding a Qualified Buyer’s Agent. All Buyer’s Representatives are Not Equal! You’ll have many question when you’re ready to start your home search, all of which are addressed in the articles hyperlinked to this page. This page specifically addresses the Importance of Agent Selection, the level of specialized knowledge to expect from each agent, up-to-date buyer agency resources and critically important, Proof of Experience they’ve successfully represented home buyers before! First Step for Home Buyers: Google search: “Buyer’s Agent, Buyer’s Representative, Buyer Broker” and the town(s) your considering. You’ll see me, William "Bill" Bodouva Jr. REBAC 2017 Hall of Fame” Accredited Buyer’s Representatives (ABR®) in Port Washington, Sands … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Home Buyer's; Port Washington #4 Safest City in NY
- 01/06/14 04:23 AM
Port Washington, NY 11050 #4 Safest City in NY. Home Buyers, whether you’re laying down roots for the first time or relocating your family, finding a safe city to settle down in isn’t always easy. Researching crime in city after city is frustrating and requires time that most busy Home Buyers simply don’t have. The good news is, Safewise and The William N. Bodouva, Jr. Real Estate Corporation have the answers you’re looking for. We’ve paired data from the FBI’s 2011 Crime in the U.S. Report with our own thorough investigation and created a comprehensive list of the top 50 safest … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Market Report for December 2013, Port Washington, NY
- 01/05/14 05:39 AM
Happy New Year! Welcome to the Real Estate Sales Market of 2014! Home Buyers and Home Sellers take a look at the monthly statistics for December 2013. Allow me, William Bodouva, Jr. to be your personal advocate. As your Buyer or Seller Representative, I will act solely “on your behalf and in your best interest,” for the highly competitive, multiple offer setting of the “2014 Seller’s Market.” December 2013
A joint national study between the National Association of Realtors and Zillow showed that: “Buyers who use ABR*s pay less for their homes than those who don’t.” Home Buyers & First-Time Home Buyer’s: As … (2 comments)
nar: Real Estate Market Update November, 2013 Port Washington, Sands Point
- 12/16/13 08:04 AM
Real Estate: The North Shore of Long Island Market Report for November 2013. Congratulations to my clients who are in contract or have closed on their new homes. Enjoy the satisfied and accomplished feeling that you’ve timed the market well and took advantage of property values at their projected lowest for the next 6 years! You’ve also taken advantage of historically low interest rates, thank you for wisely using the information I provided to you, along with my years of professional experience. I am truly appreciative for your business & feel a real sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals & … (0 comments)
nar: Port Washington, Tenant Rep for Luxury Rental Properties
- 12/07/13 05:50 AM
As Port Washington's Buyer's Representative I also represent Tenants seeking Short & Long Term Luxury Rentals. If you're interested in renting a property during the holiday season, please contact me, I can find a suitable apartment for you and deliver a fully executed lease within 24 hours. William Bodouva, Jr. Real Estate Corp wnb@wnbre.com or 516-815-6600 … (0 comments)
nar: Port Washington, Real Estate The Buyer's Rep. Buy Now or Wait?
- 12/07/13 04:37 AM
Ask The Buyer’s Rep: “Should I buy a home now, or wait until March/April 2014?” The inventory is low in December 2013, but much higher than it was in December 2012. Remember this; “you’re only looking for one house,” if you do find that “one particular property” that meets your specific criteria, buy it Now! Since March 2013, property values have steadily increased month over month. In December 2013, we’ve reached a plateau, where the property values are stable and not expected to rise until February 2014; they are projected to rise 5-7% in the Port Washington, Sands Point area during … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Home Buyer's ask, Should I look for a home in The Winter?
- 11/16/13 03:46 PM
Home Buyers ask The Buyer’s Rep, Bill Bodouva: “Should I continue my search for a New Home during the Holidays and Winter Months in the Port Washington, Sands Point, NY area?” Absolutely, it’s your best time with your least competition. If a Home Seller has their house on the market now, they’re really trying to Sell it. These properties have either been on the market for a while or recently placed on the market during the traditionally slower season. Home Buyers, these are Motivated Sellers. I’ll start with what’s projected for March 2014. If you’ve been a serious Home Buyer in … (0 comments)
nar: Home for Sale in the Port Washington, NY area; Reconnect with Friends
- 11/14/13 06:14 AM
Hello Real Estate Buyers and Sellers in today's market place. Most of my business is referral based, specializing in Buyer Representation. Click on the link below, then on the tab: "You and William.” Next, click on connect to "Facebook" and "Linked-in" to see how many mutual friends we have. It's a great way to ask your friends and connections for first hand info and their experience with me as a Real Estate professional and a person! Have fun, I reconnected with friends and made many new connections. http://www.realtor.com/bio/wbodouva Remember, the properties you are seeing today will be 5-7% higher in value in 4 short … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Sands Point, NY; Public or Private Schools...
- 11/07/13 03:01 PM
Sands Point, NY Real Estate and Private Schools. Recently, one of my Sands Point, NY Home Buyer-Clients contacted me to tell me that they had reservations about purchasing a home in Sands Point, NY. Why, I asked? They informed me that they had Google searched School Districts and found that the Manorhaven Elementary School rated at a 7 out of 10 on a national school rating site. School ratings change annually, so I checked several popular sites & found that indeed, this school rated between 7 & 8 out of 10; (7 is above avg. per GreatSchools.org). Above average is good, … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Market Update for October, 2013 the North Shore of LI, NY
- 11/05/13 01:14 PM
Hello again Real Estate Home Buyers and Sellers, October sales closed at month-over-month and year-over-year highs. Not only was the Sales Volume incredible, but take a look at the current property values and their increases since October 2012. First-Time Home Buyers taking advantage of the low interest rates in October and Empty Nesters, SRES scaling down have made the largest impact on the real estate market on the North Shore of Long Island, NY. Who else is there? The upwardly mobile market, remember when that was the strongest group of Home Buyers on the North Shore? Not anymore. Sales have become … (0 comments)
nar: The Importance of Working with a Buyer Representative, ABR* in the search for your New Home on the North Shore of Long Island, NY
- 10/30/13 02:48 PM
Homes for Sale: Home Buyers & First Time Home Buyers are starting to understand the importance of working with a Buyer’s Agent, preferably a Broker and Owner, who is qualified and experienced to represent their best interest. Enlightening Buyers to the benefits that Buyer Brokerage offers has been challenging and some have learned the hard way. Many Home Buyers contact agents through Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, or the recommendation of a friend. Before they know it, they’re being shown properties by this Agent. Who does this Agent represent? The Agent you’re working with must specifically state that they are: A. representing … (0 comments)
nar: Real Estate Sales Market Revitalized in October 2013
- 10/22/13 06:42 AM
Yes, Real Estate Sales transactions in the Port Washington, NY area have slowed down in September 2013, due to a lack of inventory. However, with many new properties being listed in October 2013, transactions are again on the rise. Check the stats on my blog The Buyer’s Rep at the close of the month; I'm sure that we'll see a substantial increase in transactions from the sales market of October 2012. Whether you're first time homebuyer’s, moving up or a senior scaling down, SRES, you know that interest rates have dropped in September and still remain historically low. The National Association of REALTORS projects that property values, mortgage … (0 comments)
nar: Buyer Representation Port Washington, Sands Point NY Higher Education
- 06/01/13 07:44 AM
Recently, a young Real Estate agent asked me about Buyer Representation, Investing in Real Estate and Higher Education; i.e.; Credentials, Accreditations, Designations and College. I’m a strong proponent of higher education, matriculated or otherwise. To make yourself more valuable and diverse as a real estate professional, you should schedule a portion of each day to making yourself an expert in the field of real estate, from historical information to current and future information. Buyer Representation is my niche; it’s still ahead of the curve thinking. You’re a true professional when you can take in all of today’s relevant data and … (17 comments)
nar: Port Washington and Sands Point, NY, NAR & MLSLI Housing Market Report
- 04/29/13 07:22 AM
Local Market: The Sands Point and Port Washington area housing market has been steadily increasing since May, 2012 from prior years, per the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island. In February, 2013 for the first time in years, the number of real estate transactions by percent has entered the "double digits," (11.2%), as it also did in March 2013, (14.6%), and continued to rise even higher through April 2013; (April numbers will be in next week’s report). Most of my business is in representing Buyer Clients, so as a National Association of Realtors, Accredited Buyer's Representative, ABR, it was very rewarding … (3 comments)
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