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  • Sales
    FSBO Listings
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    FSBO: How willing are you to give a listing to a broker when they ask you for one?
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  • Sales
    Open House Reports, Upper West Side, Sept. 2010
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Another season begins, and the Streeteasy UWS brigade hits the pavement. I hope others will share their observations, whether exultant, snarky or in between. 895...
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  • Market
    Inventory 9000 is the new 11000
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I was optimistic (in a bearish way) when we broke 11000 a while back. Now, I'm happy to see us break 9000. How do you feel about the trend of 2215 new listing in the...
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  • Sales
    Having a broker vs. doing it on your own
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    First time buyers here. When we rented, it was obvious that we didn't need a broker, since we were capable of searching all the resources available, and didn't need...
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  • Brokers
    resources when mistreated by broker/seller
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    We just had a very negative experience while trying to buy an apartment. Our offer was verbally accepted, then before we signed the contract we found out there would...
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  • Anything
    Why are commissions so high?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Bull or Bear, Renter or Owner, I think most everyone on here outside of the agents, of course, think that 6% commissions are too high. That said, why do you think...
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  • Anything
    Ali's "Diary of a Real Estate Rookie"
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Ali, I read your book today. Not a "How to buy NYC real estate" guide, but an enjoyable read nonetheless. A few questions: 1) NJ. 2005. Real estate market is...
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