
When you are ready to buy a home this summer, the purchase price is only the beginning. Our REALTORS® want to make sure you walk into the process fully prepared — so you are not caught off guard by the many additional costs that come with closing on and settling into a new home. Find an agent who knows the Long Island market and can help you plan every step of the way.
Closing costs on Long Island typically range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount and are due at settlement. These expenses include lender fees, title insurance, attor...

Your outdoor areas become key selling features in summer when buyers can picture themselves enjoying warm evenings and weekend get-togethers. Our REALTORS® understand that a well-presented patio or deck has an impact on a buyer's choice and adds value to your home's appeal. The goal is to create an outdoor space that feels like it's part of your living area.

Just because summer is over doesn't mean the real estate market season is over. Fall is a favorite season for many and provides ample opportunity to stage a cozy, inviting atmosphere that will appeal to homebuyers. Here are a few tips from our REALTORS® to help you make the most of listing in the fall.

If you're planning to put your Long Island home on the market, you'll want to highlight available space to potential buyers. Our REALTORS® are familiar with ways to squeeze every last bit of utility out of any space. In fact, there are many rooms in your house that can do double-duty to appeal to buyers.

You're ready to list your home among Nassau County homes for sale or Suffolk County homes for sale. Naturally, you're eager to present the best face possible for potential buyers. You've read a lot of online tips for getting your home ready, and you've talked to real estate agents about what to do. But now that you've made your decision, it's time to get serious about your presentation. You may be surprised to find some challenges to what you think would appeal to or turn off potential buyers. Here's what you should know.
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