Sep 3rd 2010 12:37PM
Would you give blanket consent for your real estate agent to share information with the other party's agent in a home purchase, as long as both agents work for the same broker? That's permitted under a New York State law given final approval this week. New York's new law will allow buyers and sellers of all dwellings to... Continue Reading »
Apr 14th 2010 3:30PM
Tomorrow's episode of HGTV's "Selling New York" shows all of us real estate voyeurs how much more there is to selling real estate (the therapy, the intensive research) than just the sale. We spoke to CORE Group broker Lisa Graham who in the episode helps a client choose between buying a new home in the West Village or... Continue Reading »
Jan 13th 2010 2:35PM
Buying and selling real estate can make one want to scream bloody murder. Really. Buyer's remorse, price drop requests, and overworked assistants are among the issues that have led to the untimely demise of Realtors. As the trial for the murder of a broker to the stars gets underway in New York, a spotlight is being cast... Continue Reading »
Dec 21st 2009 9:00AM
You thought you got a good deal on that home... until you factored in the commission and extras. Should brokers cut their commissions? Most will tell you they're worth it, but here's why I think they need a shave. Traditionally, a home seller pays out 6 percent in commissions, split evenly between the selling agent and... Continue Reading »
