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Tips of the Trade

Practical advice for New York City buyers and sellers from 15+ years and 175+ sales, first published in my newsletter, The R.E. Porter.

NewBuyers · 2 min read Digging for Deals Agents and buyers are going the extra mile in a lean market Sellers · 1 min read Clutter Will Cost You! How much is that pile of tchotchkes really worth? Sellers · 1 min read Get Out of the Way Easy access is key to selling faster and higher Sellers · 3 min read Setting the Stage for a Lucrative Sale Your apartment will sell for more if you consult a talented decorator or stager Sellers · 1 min read Photos Sell Apartments! Always remember: you only get one chance to make a first impression Sellers · 3 min read Broker Toolbox High interest rates call for creative solutions Sellers · 1 min read Swim With the Tide Timing is key when listing your apartment Sellers · 2 min read Open House Day Helping your broker get you top dollar: make yourself some coffee, then go out to brunch Sellers · 2 min read Selling to Buy Timing + pricing = success Buyers · 1 min read Closing Costs Taxes, bank fees, flip tax, and more Buyers · 1 min read A Picture Tells a Thousand Words But they're not always true! Buyers · 1 min read Lend Me Your Ears When to get serious, and pre-approved, with your mortgage banker or broker Buyers · 1 min read Don't Leave Home Without It Not that we don't trust a total stranger… Buyers · 1 min read Let Me Count the Ways “Dear Seller” letters may seem cheesy, but they work! Buyers · 1 min read Let Your Agent Shine (the Way) If you don't see your dream apartment online, your agent may hold the key Buyers · 1 min read What's Wrong With It?? If you love it, you're probably not alone… Buyers & Sellers · 1 min read A-N-X-I-E-T-Y Let's talk about it