House Sales for Plainview and Old-Bethpage, New York April 2009

1) 1 Lois Ln Old Bethpage $415,000 Hi Ranch
2) 17 Sheridan St Old Bethpage $405,000 Ranch
3) 28 Pickwick Dr Old Bethpage $432,000 Ranch
4 ) 8 Weldon Ln Old Bethpage $654,000 Split

5) 42 Stewart St Plainview $310,000 Ranch
6) 5 Phipps Ln Plainview $341,126 Split
7) 9 Amby Ave Plainview $374,500 Cape
8) 27 Melony Ave Plainview $395,000 Exp Ranch
9) 48 Charlotte Pl Plainview $367,000 Ranch
10) 15 E Floral Dr Plainview $400,000 Hi Ranch
11 ) 20 Cranford Rd Plainview $465,000 Colonial
12 ) 8 Linda Ln Plainview $520,000 Split
13 ) 34 Sally Ln Plainview $540,000 Hi Ranch
14) 10 Hollywood Dr Plainview $555,000 Split
15) 6 Sydney St Plainview $827,500 Colonial
16) 74 Main Pky Plainview $875,750 Colonial
17) 130 Sagamore Dr Plainview $1,162,500 Colonial

Plainview, New York The Community

I Just Returned Form Washington D.C.

I just returned from Washington D.C. and had the opportunity to visit the National Association of Realtors office. I discussed the D.C. and Maryland housing market with some resident Realtors. D.C. is similar to the Manhattan market in that prices remain high. Maryland is starting to turn around and prices are slowly moving upward. The last time I was in D.C. I was to young to appreciate all it has to offer. The "History Comes Alive" when you walk around everywhere you look there is something spectacular. I took over two hundred pictures.

PLAINVIEW HOME SALES FOR "March 09"

711 S Oyster Bay $260,000 Colonial

51 Burton Ave $399,000 Split

2 Vera Ave $428,000 Exp Ranch

19 Stauber Dr $450,000 Split

11 Birch Dr $470,000 Hi Ranch

75 Mitchell Ave $514,500 Split

39 Winthrop Rd $640,000 Split

10 S Oaks Blvd $625,000 Split

Attention Home Buyer’s Why Are You Paying For A Service You Aren't Getting??

Attention Home Buyer’s
Why Are You Paying For A Service You Aren’t Getting??

What are the benefits of the buyer broker agreement?

As Realtors our first responsibility is to represent the best interest of our client. With this in mind it is very important that all home buyers understand who the agent is contracted with. When an agent has a contract with the seller of a house they are considered to be a listing agent. That agent has a legal obligation to market and sell that house for the best terms and (highest) price possible.

When this listing agent sets his commission with the seller he figures in a certain percentage to offer any agent who brings a buyer for that property.

When a potential buyer makes an offer directly to the listing agent or any other agent that he doesn’t have a buyer brokerage agreement with. They end up paying a commission for a service they are not receiving.


The service is already paid for by the commission the seller agreed to pay at the time of the listing.

Why not even the playing field by having a Realtor look out for your best interest!


When you contract with a Realtor to be your buyer broker you have just hired a professional to help you with all phases of the transaction. For example: dealing with attorneys, appraisers, home inspectors, mortgage bankers, and other agents. They will aid in negotiation, do research and analyze market data.

If only I new this when I purchased my home.


For more information on this topic click the following link:

http://www.markschreier.com/video.html

Mortgage Rates drop to the lowest they have been in 50 Years

The feds lowered interest rates again to the lowest they have been since world war two. This combined with already reduced housing prices and an $8,000 1st time home buyer tax credit make it a great time to get out there and buy that house you have been waiting for. I have designed a one stop real estate information website to help you start your search http://www.markschreier.com/ Check the current mortgage rates, watch free educational video's on all real estate related topics, and sign up for your very own FREE Listing book account. Listing book lets you search the MLS like a broker. Best of all I am only a shout away, if you have any questions or concerns.

Plainview, NY House Closings For February 2009

Plainview houses that closed for the month of February 2009

Address / type/ sale price

1) 18 Agatha Dr. Split, $422,000

2) 6 Milben Ct. Hi Ranch, $469,000

3) 4 Debra Dr. Split, $480,000

4) 68 Glenwood Rd. Split, $635,000