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Closing A New York State Real Estate Transaction in the Age of Coronavirus!

Today, and rightfully so, parties to a real estate transaction are loath to sit in close proximity to each other regardless of the degree of social distancing being used! In certain instances they may also be unavailable for a sit-down as they are quarantining themselves voluntarily or, because they feel ill, have been exposed to […]

The Attorney’s Role in New York Real Estate Transactions – Michele Cea, Esq.

In light of the CLE that Hallmark Abstract Service sponsored this weekend titled ‘Uncovering the Landmines Buried Deep in the New York Residential Real Estate Contract‘ that was hosted by attorney Vincent J. Gallo, we offer the article below authored by attorney Michele Cea of the firm Cea Legal, P.C. titled ‘The Attorney’s Role in […]

How Can A Real Estate Agent Create A 5-Star Experience For Homebuyers?

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What Attributes In A Real Estate Agent Would Help To Make A Homebuyers Experience With The Process, 5-Star? The infographic below was created by OpenListings.com, an online service that helps buyers locate the property of their dreams. The firm analyzed more than 900 5-Star reviews submitted by buyers in California and Washington State, and provide their […]

Pokemon Go, Marketing And Real Estate (Video)

With large numbers of people now all-consumed players of the game Pokemon Go, is there a niche within the marketing plans of real estate related companies where an attempt can be made to try and capitalize from the craze? Perhaps but, first and foremost, if you’re anything like me you might be asking yourself what exactly Pokemon Go is? This video provides […]

If You Build A Home They (Buyers) Will Come But…

What happens when potential homebuyers come and there is no inventory in the market for sale? This issue seems to be exactly what’s occurring in many parts of the United States and, as we enter the spring buying season, it poses a serious problem for anxious homebuyers. From an article at the Keeping Current Matters blog these are […]

Do’s And Don’ts: Telling A Client Bad News!

While there’s nothing better than telling a client great news, conversely, the bad news contact can be one that’s extremely difficult to initiate! As a result, sometimes we are tempted to take the easy way out! In residential real estate, some examples of the disappointing news that may have to be conveyed includes… The sellers rejected the offer […]

Can a real estate agent ever really dislike a client?

Surely that’s a rhetorical question because while real estate agents like new business and getting deals done for clients, no one can like everyone! And, when it comes to the stress being managed by someone either selling their most valuable asset or making what will likely be the largest purchase of their life (until moving […]

Survey says 67% of homeowners are planning to renovate in the next six months!

Over 1,500 visitors to the Realtor.com website took part in a survey showing that 67% plan some type of home renovation immediately!  Additionally, of the two thirds who plan to renovate one or more parts of their home, 20% of them say that they plan on listing their home for sale prior to the end of 2014. […]

An alternative model for NYC real estate agents

Are there alternatives in the marketplace for real estate agents and brokers or is working for one of the major and most well-known firms the only option? Because we count numerous real estate agents and brokers among our readership we wanted to present a twist on an already existing business model we recently learned about (although […]

Using St. Joseph to sell your home!

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If you have ever looked to a ‘higher power’ for help in accomplishing some task and you are now having a difficult time selling your home, St. Joseph may be able to help!  The question is whether doing what is suggested below will guarantee a successful sale of a property? Some believe that it absolutely will […]