The 5 Things Every NYC Buyer Needs to Know Before They Tour a Single Apartment
70% of NYC listings aren't real estate the way you've ever bought it. This guide covers what most agents skip so the board, the building, and the block can't surprise you.
For Buyers Who've Done This Before. just Not Here
WHAT'S INSIDE
Five things. One guide. Before your next showing.
What you're actually buying.
Zillow lists co-ops, condos, land lease co-ops, HDFC units, and sponsor units identically. They are not the same. This section alone changes how every listing reads from this point forward.
Board psychology, before you're attached
Co-op boards don't explain their rejections. A fully bank-approved buyer can still be turned away. This section walks through what boards actually look for so you know how your profile reads.
How the block changes the price
One block in SoHo can cost a million dollars more than the next. this section shows you what to look for before making an offer.
The board package
Most deal-killers show up here. This section explains what a board package requires and how to see the complications coming before they cost you.
How the block changes the price
Five things your agent should be explaining before the search starts. If they haven't, now you know.
Every month spent searching without this foundation is a month of emotional attachment to listings you don't fully understand. Download the guide, read it before your next showing, and walk in knowing exactly what you're looking at.