Archive for Open Houses on Long Island, NY
Selling Your Home Without an Agent or with some Assistance (MLS Flat Fee Listing Service) is a smart move.
Selling Your Home Without an Agent or with some Assistance (MLS Flat Fee Listing Service) is a smart move.
A home is listed as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) when the owner elects to sell their property without paying or paying a fraction of the traditional commission fees to a realtor to coordinate the sale for them. It’s possible to pull off a sale without the assistance of a realtor, but it comes with extra responsibilities usually covered by an agent.
A good listing agent will typically advise you on the type of repairs or appearance upgrades that might make your home more attractive to a buyer. A good agent will also give you the facts regarding the current market value of your home. With an FSBO, it’s wise to replace the agent’s feedback with similar critiques from another party, such as a co-worker or a friend. Try to arrange a mock viewing with a friend who has well trained “real estate eyes”, i.e. they recently bought a home, or they are in the market for one. Getting feedback from others may help you prep your home better.
You have to market the home yourself. That could entail spreading word of mouth amongst friends, family, and co-workers, taking out classified ads in papers (not cost effective) and on realty websites, or paying a realtor to get the home placed in the online Multiple Listing System (MLS). You’ll want to take good, high-resolution photos of the home at its cleanest. This is crucial; you need to showcase your home. Curb appeal will draw buyers in and a clean pleasant scented home will help seal the deal. Open houses can be arranged, which you also have to promote on your own or have your the Flat Fee Broker post the dates and times on all of their websites and syndicated sites.
You also deal upfront with interested buyers and their agents to schedule viewings. When an offer is made, you negotiate on your own with the buyer and/or their agent, reviewing their bid and submitting counters as you see fit. Successfully selling your home as an FSBO has a clear benefit and there’s little to no commission to pay out to an agent, so that extra 3% to 5% stays in your pocket.
Realty 123 Inc. offers several Flat Fee Programs that will save homeowners thousands of dollars as well as assist with negotiations and closing coordination for homeowners who opt for the broker assistance program. The bottom line is our 5 STAR MLS Flat Fee Listing Service will save homeowners money. MLS Flat Fee Listing Service is a wise and affordable solution, there is no need to utilize an over rated and over priced brokerage firm when Realty 123 Inc. communicates and cooperates will all brokers and agents to insure a positive and successful transaction.
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$2,000 First-Time Homebuyer Grants Are Available
The New York Association of Realtors Housing Opportunities Foundation is once again offering $2,000 grants to first-time homebuyers for closing costs and / or down payment assistance.
The Housing Opportunities Foundation has entered into arrangement with The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region who will receive and review applicants and award grants throughout New York State.
Completed applications should be submitted to:
NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation
c/o The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Six Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
For more information or for an application, Click Here
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What is My Home Worth? Online House Value Website
Are you curious as to the value of your home? Home values are constantly changing. Stay up to date with home values in your neighborhood. Past sales of homes that are similar to yours will indicate what the value of your home is in today’s real estate market. Long Island Homeowners can go to: www.LongIsland-HomeValues.com to find out what their home is worth today. This is a Free online service provided by a New York State licensed realtor. There is no fee or obligation.
9/11 Memorial Ground Breaking Ceremony at the East Islip Public Library
Come join the East Islip Chamber of Commerce on Saturday September 10th at 10:00am for the ground breaking ceremony of the new 9/11 Memorial to be built to the right of the East Islip Library entrance. The East Islip Community Chamber of Commerce has secured a piece of steel from one of the Twin Towers and has put together a fantastic rendering of the final project. All are welcome to honor all of the American’s who paid the ultimate price for our freedom and way of life. This 9/11 memorial will honor the United States of America’s Military, New York City Fire Department, New York City Police Department, first responders and civilians who are no longer with us today. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families. Our country will never forget them and will always honor their courage and commitment to the their fellow American’s and will always be grateful for the freedom we enjoy in our beautiful country, the United States of America. God Bless America.
Deer Park Open House on July 9th 12pm to 3pm
Deer Park For Sale By Owner is hosting their own Open House on July 9th 2011 from 12pm to 3pm. This beautiful home offers many updated features. The appealing condition will make this home one of your top picks in Deer Park. This home is a 4 bedroom m Ranch with 2 full bathrooms, livingroom, new custom kitchen, hardwood floors, fully fenced yard, Green Home updates and more. This home is a Must See! Visit the property website at www.34WrightAvenue.IsNowForSale.com
Massapequa Shores Open House July 3rd 2011 1pm to 3pm
40 Leonard Drive Massapequa is having an Open House from 1pm to 3pm. This wonderful home has private beach rights, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, livingroom, den, eat-in kitchen, 1 car garage and a large fenced yard. Offered at $449,123. a Must See! Homeowner is Motivated!
www.40LeonardDrive.IsNowForSale.com
Open House at 40 Leonard Drive Massapequa, NY 11758 Saturday June 11th 2011 1pm to 3pm
Open House at 40 Leonard Drive Massapequa, N Y 11758
Saturday June 11th 2011 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, livingroom with vaulted ceiling, den with a custom bar for entertaining, eat-in ktchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, 3 a/c units, latge fully fenced yard, IGS, beautifully landscaped, circular driveway, 1 car attached garage.
Private Beach Rights thru the Massapequa Shores Civic Association.
For more information and showing appointments contact: Maryanne at 516-557-1134
