How To Sell Your Home In A Buyers Market

In today’s buyer’s market it is crucial for sellers to make their home as appealing as possible. Here are ideas that may put your house above the competition in this market.
Don’t forget the outdoors when it comes to staging. Remember, curb appeal goes a long way and creates a lasting first impression. Refresh your landscaping, entryways and even outdoor décor to maximize the space. The warmer seasons really let you showcase the outdoor potential of your home.
Be realistic and flexible. It is a buyer’s market, so you may need to price your property aggressively. Weigh offers with an open mind and be willing to negotiate.
Get a pre-sale inspection. Any necessary repairs will be brought to your attention and if there are none, a clean home inspection report is a selling advantage. Also, this eliminates the possibility of delays in the closing process once you’ve accepted an offer.
Sweat the small stuff. De-clutter the garage, repaint the doorframes, caulk the tub, replace burnt out light bulbs, fix leaky faucets or creaky doors-don’t let these small, inexpensive repairs detract from the overall value of your home.
Add value to your property with incentives. Offer to pay for inspections, or even offer allowances such as flooring, (if the carpet is worn or wood needs to be refinished) paint allowance, or some other upgrade that would be enticing to buyers.

Happy New Year!!!

Welcome to 2012

Plainview Old-Bethpage Year in Review

The Plainview Old-Bethpage real estate statistics for 2011.

There were 228 sales this year with the average home selling for $497,563 .

The low was $260k and the high was 1,275,000.

The average days on market a little over 3 months 100 to be exact.

192 of these real estate sales were in the town of Plainview, NY and 36 were in Old-Bethpage.

Compared to the last years closings which showed 217 transactions. 189 in Plainview and the remaining 28 real estate sales in Old-Bethpage.

The average closing price for 2010 was $502,950, the low recorded at $275k and the high at $1,275,000

*data from Stratus

Plainview Real Estate Short Sale

Countless homeowners are facing tough decisions and frightening situations - they're feeling the wall of their financial world close in on them.

If you or someone you know...

* Is behind on their mortgage

* Owes more than the house is worth

* Is facing foreclosure

* Has lost their job or had a pay cut

* Can't sell their Home

...let them know that there ARE options and people that you can trust.

Contact me today to discuss those options (516) 263-9094
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Tips on Selling Your House This Fall

Tips For Selling Your House This Fall
No matter what the season, or where you live, remember the tried-and-true tips when presenting your home to potential buyers. It is always important that your home is neat, organized, clean and clutter-free during an open house or private showings. However, here are some ideas on how to take advantage of the fall season to really make your house stand out.
‘Tis the season - spruce up your entryway and yard with plants that thrive in the fall like chrysanthemums. A cornstalk or pumpkin on the front porch, or a decorative fall wreath on the front door is a nice touch…though all accents should be in moderation.
Safety first - Don’t forget to rake the leaves, as they can be slippery on sidewalks and steps. Also, scattered leaves may detract from your home’s facade.
Sugar and spice - Capitalize on the season with scented pinecones or cinnamon sticks to create warm fall aromas inside your home.
Rain or shine - Depending on the weather, you may need an indoor mat so the floors don’t become treacherous.
Warm hearth - A fireplace is a desired feature, make it a focal point of your open house with a fire and arrange the furniture accordingly.
Food for thought - It’s always good to provide delicious treats during an open house so potential buyers linger. Warm pie, hot apple cider, or fresh cookies and milk are good selections for a cozy fall snack that will make potential buyers feel at home.

Plainview Market Update for Oct. 2010 - Sept. 2011

Sold Property Median Price For Zip: 11803   Plainview, NY




Current Available Inventory - 163

Current Median List Price - $529,000



Date Range

Oct 2010 Sep 2011

All Property Types

Month, Current Year, Prior Year, % Change

Oct-2010 $465,000 $467,500 -0.5

Nov-2010 $475,000 $465,000 2.2

Dec-2010 $480,000 $460,000 4.3

Jan-2011 $477,500 $465,000 2.7

Feb-2011 $477,500 $465,000 2.7

Mar-2011 $475,000 $467,500 1.6

Apr-2011 $466,000 $474,740 -1.8

May-2011 $465,000 $467,500 -0.5

Jun-2011 $475,000 $474,740 0.1

Jul-2011 $457,250 $473,250 -3.4

Aug-2011 $455,000 $475,000 -4.2

Sep-2011 $457,250 $475,000 -3.7







Prepared By: Mark Schreier Century 21 Prevete Real Estate 10/03/2011 09:32 PM

516-433-5777

Buy into Plainview for under 290K **BEST BUY IN TOWN**

                                                 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY SEPT. 25TH, 2011
                                                                                  1-3PM
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That's right you can buy into into Plainview, N.Y. for  289,990.  Great starter house in move in condition.  If you are considering moving into nassau county this deal is to good to pass-up. 


8 Island St ,Plainview

• Style: Ranch

• Rooms: 5

• Bedrooms: 2     NOTE: (can be converted back to 3 bedrooms)

• Baths Full: 1

• Baths Half: 0

• Wood Floors: N

• New Construction: N

• Year Built: 1950

• # Families: 1

• Waterfront: N

• Waterview: N

• Waterfront Desc:

• Lot Size: 54 X 100

• Section Area:

• Adult Community: N

• Min Age:

• Basement: None Fin: N

• Garage: 0

• Taxes: $9,324

• Village Taxes:

• Total Taxes: $9,324

• School District: 4

Plainview-Old Bethpage

• Handicap Access: N





Bsmt/Subfl:

1st Floor: Lr, Dr, Eik, 2Brs, Fbth

2nd Floor:

3rd Floor:



Excellent Ranch With 2 Bedrooms( note: can be converted back to 3 bedrooms ), 1 Full Bath, Above Ground Oil Tank, Rear Extension, Covered Patio, 110 Amp Electric.

ForSaleByOwner.com Founder Hires Realtor to Sell His Apartment

Want to sell your house on your own?  That is what the founder and former CEO of ForSaleByOwner.com   Colby Sambrotto attempted  to do.  Like the websites say "why hire a realtor when you can save thousands on commissions for something as easy as uploading pictures to a their sites and answering a few phone calls.  Well after six months and no success Colby hired a professional real estate agent who charged a standard 6% comission to help with the sale.   The  agent convinced Colby  he needed to RAISE the asking price because at his current price point he wasn't attracting the right buyers.  Colby finally agreed and the apartment had multiple offers on it and went into contract in May of this year.  The contract price of  his 2 bedroom Chelsea apartment was $2.15 Million, which was $150,000 above his original asking price.   Mr. Colby hired a professional and still made money in this deal because the agents brokerage fee was less than the extra 150k made on the sale.  Another point to be made is that if Mr. Colby  marketed his apartment with an agent from the start it most likely would of grossed even more.
Originally reported in the Wall Street Journal.