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Too late to get a broker?

Started by hermie31
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 13
Member since: May 2009
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I am looking to buy an apartment in Brooklyn. I have already seen a couple places that I am interested in, without being represented by a broker, and I want to research the apartments further. (I am a first-time buyer so I am a bit nervous about doing all the research on my own.) Could I hypothetically get a broker at this point to represent me on those properties that I found on my own? I've already been in some email contact with the sellers's brokers. Thanks in advance.
Response by jasieg16
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 123
Member since: Oct 2009

do not hire a broker for those units. get a broker for different units that they find for you. Brokers are almost useless these days if you have 5 minutes to look through listing sites. Get a good lawyer to help you with the contract stage with the units that you found yourself.

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Response by lconway
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 15
Member since: Jan 2009

Hi i am a broker and no it is not too late I would be happy to help you buy your first home.My name is Lisa Conway and i am a Senior Vice President with Halstead. I have been in the industry for more than 15 years.
Give me a call to discuss
Lisa Conway
917-750-3088
lconway@halstead.com
Lisa Conway.SVP Halstead Property

What Jasieg 16 is saying is partialy true. It is much easier to use a broker than not. We advise you, we help with the board packages, including letters to the board if required and in negotiating. This is pretty stressful stuff. Jasieg is right when he says you can look-up listings on the internet, we all do. but having the guidance of an experienced broker is alway useful. The seller pays or the developer pays our commission.

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Response by alanhart
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 12397
Member since: Feb 2007

Tsk, tsk, Lisa.

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Response by highend00
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 85
Member since: Oct 2009

I believe that the sales office or the listing broker could not agree with Lisa, go check with them first..

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Response by lconway
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 15
Member since: Jan 2009

believe as you wish

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Response by highend00
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 85
Member since: Oct 2009

trying to get free advertising on SE?
it's a cheap marketing strategy
yes I do believe

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Response by lconway
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 15
Member since: Jan 2009

believe as you wish

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Response by arthur1071
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 40
Member since: Feb 2010

Just don't get a broker from Prudential Douglas Elliman.
They are IDIOTS.

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