How Do I Document Recent Roof Work Before Listing
Pull together four things before your roof goes on the market: the contractor's invoice, the permit and final signoff from your town, the manufacturer's warranty, and a…
For sellers
Selling a home on Long Island
Pricing, prep, showings, offers, and the repairs that pay for themselves. What actually moves a Long Island house, and what only costs you money.
How Does A Flood Zone Reclassification Affect Your Sale
A flood zone reclassification changes what a buyer's lender requires and what insurance will cost once the sale closes. If your property moved into a higher risk zone…
How Much Does LIRR Distance Add To My Asking Price
A short walk to a Long Island Rail Road station can add real value to your asking price. The effect is strongest in September, when commuter buyers who spent the summer…
Does An In Ground Pool Help Or Hurt A Fall Listing
An in ground pool does not sink your fall listing. It changes what buyers ask about, because by September they are looking at a closed pool, not a swimming pool, so the…
What Should Long Island Buyers Know About Storm Surge Risk
Buyers checking out your listing this fall will look up your flood zone before they look up your kitchen. If your house sits near the Sound or the ocean, expect…
Should I List My Long Island Home This Fall
Yes. Early fall is often called the second selling season, and on Long Island it works because buyers who struck out over the summer are still looking, and they want to…
Why Nassau transfer tax calculators keep overcharging you
Several well known closing cost calculators tell Nassau sellers to expect double the transfer tax they actually owe. Here is the math error, and the proof.
Who pays what at a Long Island closing
Every closing splits the bill two ways. Here is the whole ledger, seller column and buyer column, so nothing surprises you in week six.