New York Real Estate Tips

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The housing market is nothing if not unpredictable, but there are some things you can do to make sure your first, or second, or third time buying real estate in New York state goes as smoothly as possible. Start by doing your research about the area first. That way, you'll know what kind of home you'd like before starting shopping for it in earnest. A great real estate agent can help you with areas too! I spend time scouting areas for my current and future clients.


Make sure you have enough money saved up for everything.


Make sure you have enough money saved up for everything. This is an important step in the process of buying a home, and it can be the most stressful part if you don't plan ahead. In order to buy your 2022 home in New York state, you'll need enough money saved up to cover:

  • The down payment
  • Closing costs
  • Moving expenses


Make sure you do your research about the area first.


Before you start shopping for a new home, it's important to have a clear idea of what you want and need in your next home. The more thoughtfulness and planning you put into this process, the easier it will be when you find the perfect home to buy!

The first step is to make a list of everything that would be nice to have in your next home. This includes things like:

  • A garage if there are lots of cars or tools
  • A large backyard for kids who love playing outdoors
  • A room where friends can gather for parties or movie nights
  • A guest room so friends and family members don't have to sleep on couches every time they visit


Don't expect your first offer to be your last offer.


You'll find that some homes will be sold for more than you expect, and some for less. On top of that, there are many factors that can affect the final selling price of a home: the seller's motivation, whether an appraiser will approve it as having adequate value and whether there are competing offers. If a seller refuses to budge on their asking price (commonly called "over-asking"), know that there is another option: making an all-cash offer. This allows you to avoid any contingencies placed on other offers by sellers hoping for a bidding war between multiple buyers—and it also means avoiding waiting around as repairs are made or inspections conducted.


 Have the right real estate agent.

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