The Coronavirus shutdown means all in-person activities such as showings and open houses are no longer permitted. Tips & actionable advice for agents now.

What Real Estate Agents Can Do During the Coronavirus Shutdown

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Dear friends and colleagues, these are challenging times for us in the real estate industry. As of 8pm on Sunday March 22nd, 2020, all non-essential gatherings of individuals must cease until further notice per Governor Cuomo's New York State on PAUSE executive order. This means all in-person business activities including open houses, showings, walk-throughs and …

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What are permissible seller contributions towards real estate closing costs in NYC? What are interested party contributions?

Seller Contributions Towards Real Estate Closing Costs

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What are seller concessions, seller contributions and interested party contributions? It’s commonly referred to as a Seller Concession (or seller contribution), but the industry term is actually “Interested Party Contribution”. Interested parties to a transaction include, but are not limited to, the property seller, the builder, the real estate agent or broker, or an affiliate …

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Agent centric vs broker centric models for real estate brokerages. What's the best real estate agent commission split in NYC? Alternatives, hybrids & more.

What’s the best real estate agent commission split in NYC?

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Agents looking for the right brokerage to work with have always been focused on the best real estate agent commission split in NYC. It’s no surprise that the traditional “Agent Centric” and “Broker Centric” models both fail to provide true value to agents. How the Broker Centric model works This is the traditional brokerage model …

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Looking for a sponsoring broker? What's the best real estate company for new agents in NYC? Which brokers will give you leads to work on? Learn more.

What’s the best real estate company for new agents in NYC?

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Choosing a real estate brokerage to work for is a real dilemma for new agents in NYC. They are confronted with two main types of firms to choose from. Type 1: The traditional “brand name” full-service brokerage The first type of real estate company is a traditional, “brand name” full-service brokerage that offers new agents …

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Just getting started with your property search? Read our guide on Condo vs Co-op Apartments and Other Property Types in NYC!

Condo vs Co-op Apartments and Other Property Types in NYC

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Whether you're just getting started with us as a new agent or just beginning your property search, it's important to have a full understanding of the various property types available in New York City. For example, how are condo vs co-op apartments different? What about townhouses and multi-family properties? Condo vs Co-op Apartments in New York …

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