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8 Reasons to Use a Buyer’s Agent When Buying a House
Simply put, a buyer’s agent protects your interests throughout the home buying process. Unlike a listing agent, or a dual agent, they have a fiduciary responsibility and loyalty to their client — the homebuyer. I’ve detailed here the differences between listing, dual, and buyer’s agents. In order to make the best possible decision about one...
Should I Work With the Listing Agent When Buying a House?
There’s a popular myth among homebuyers, especially first-timers, that the way to get the best deal on a home is to work directly with the listing agent. They figure that by reducing the number of agents involved in the transaction, they’ll be able to negotiate a lower price because the seller only has to compensate...
10 Hot New Homes Hit Westchester Real Estate Market
With the January thaw comes new inventory to hit the residential real estate market in lower Westchester County, New York. Signs of seller confidence abound as the housing market kicks up and supply starts to rise. We’re seeing that seller confidence is high, and buyers are starting to come out. If you’re in the market...
Top 10 Reasons to be Thankful for Living in Rye
Beautiful beaches, quaint shops, gourmet dining, and top-notch schools—there’s no shortage of reasons to love living in Rye, New York! As the holidays approach, and we take time to be thankful for what matters most, this special community I call home is one of those things for which I am most grateful. In the spirit...
Top Summer 2017 Events in Rye and Westchester
Summertime seems to bring endless hours of enjoyment. And what better place for summer events than in Westchester County—host to a spectacular array of festivals, concerts, outdoor markets, and other amusements. Whether you’re a long-time Westchester resident or making your first day trip here to check out the area, a treasure trove of summer activity...
10 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell
Are you planning to put your house on the market this spring? In order to sell as quickly as possible and get your asking price or above, these tried and tested staging tips are essential for making your home stand out: 1. Stop buyers in their tracks with curb appeal Potential homebuyers often do a quick drive-by...