Things To Consider When Searching For A Home

Before deciding which house to buy, think about your lifestyle, your current and anticipated housing needs, and your budget. It’s a good idea to create a prioritized list of features you want in your next home – you'll soon discover finding the right house involves striking a balance between your "must-haves" and your "nice-to-haves." To start, consider your lifestyle. If you love to cook, you'll want a well-equipped kitchen. If you're into gardening, you'll want a yard. If you're planning your office at home, you may want a room for a separate library or work space. If you have several cars, you may require a larger garage. Use this list as your search guide. Next, think about what you might need in the future. As you consider your housing needs, it's important to consider how long you may live in your home. If you're newly married, you might not be concerned with a school district right now, but you could be in a few years. If you have aging parents, you may want to look at homes that offer living arrangements for them as well as you. It’s important to think about your new home’s location just as carefully as you do about a house’s features. Location is a huge part of any move. In addition to considering the distance to work, you need to evaluate the availability of shopping, police and fire protection, medical facilities, school and day-care, traffic and parking, trash and garbage collection, even recreational facilities. Perhaps the most important decision is deciding on the type of home you want. Do you want a condominium or a co-op? A town house or a detached single-family home? Do you want brick, stone, stucco, wood, vinyl siding, or something else? Do you prefer a new home or an older one? Through all of this, make sure to talk to your real estate professional about where you want to live. While more buyers now use the Internet to gain access to listings, or available properties for sale, it is still a good idea to use an agent. The agent brings value to the entire process: he or she is available to analyze data, answer questions, share their professional expertise, and handle all the paperwork and legwork that is involved in the real estate transaction.

Plainview, Old-Bethpage Real Estate Closings for Sept. 2009

1) 4 Sherman Rd Old Bethpage $440,000 Exp Ranch
2) 44 Schoolhouse Rd Old Bethpage $475,000 2 Story
3) 38 Janet Dr Plainview $336,000 Ranch
4) 20 Heather Ln Plainview $335,000 Ranch
5) 12 Wendell St Plainview $380,000 Ranch
6) 138 Main Pkwy We Plainview $340,000 Hi Ranch
7 ) 84 Briarwood Ln Plainview $379,000 Ranch
8) 26 Kalda Ln Plainview $390,000 Ranch
9) 11 Maxine Ave Plainview $413,888 Split
10 ) 157 Floral Ave Plainview $415,000 Cape
11) 122 Manor St Plainview $410,000 Split
12) 23 Acorn Ln Plainview $465,000 Splanch
13) 58 Lincoln Rd Plainview $435,000 Cape
14) 19 Pearl Dr Plainview $465,000 Split
15) 19 Pearl Dr Plainview $465,000 Split
16) 3 Glen Dr Plainview $495,000 Split
17 ) 39 Melony Ave Plainview $480,000 Exp Ranch
18 ) 16 Harold Rd Plainview $475,000 Split
19) 117 Northern Pky Plainview $525,000 Split
20 ) 54 Shelter Hill Rd Plainview $590,000 Split
21) 35 Roxton Rd Plainview $650,000 Split
22) 17 Charlotte Pl Plainview $810,000 Colonial
23) 41 Midwood Dr Plainview $925,000 Colonial
24)640 Washington Ave Plainview $975,000 Colonial

Why Are You Paying Realtors To Work Against You In A Real Estate Transaction

When you walk into an open house you are dealing with a sales agent who is working for the seller and their best interest. If you buy that house from the listing agent you have paid them a commission to work against you. WHY???



$$$$$$ The Benefits of Buyer Agency $$$$$$


*No extra cost to the buyer*


· They represent your interests, not that of the seller’s.

· They point out the weaknesses and strengths of a property.

· They tell you if they think the house is overpriced.

· They analyze market data to determine an appropriate offering price.

· They apply their negotiating skills for your benefit to get you the lowest price.

· They keep your negotiating strategy in strict confidence.

· They prepare the sales documents with your best interest in mind.

Mark Schreier Certified Buy Representative

· My goal is to develop an on going professional relationship with you based on successfully representing your best interest.

· My role is not to “sell” you a house; my job is to provide advice, expertise, and counseling, to assist you in your selection of a house.

I will be happy to explain how you can get your money working for you.

Contact me now for more info!!
(516 ) 263-9094
http://www.markschreier.com/

Plainview and Old-Bethpage Home Sales for August 2009

1) 5 Piper Pl Old Bethpage $360,000
2) 38 Crescent Dr Old Bethpage $457,000
3) 32 Lark Ct Old Bethpage $460,000
4 ) 15 Mahan Rd Old Bethpage $535,000
5) 62 Barry Ln Old Bethpage $585,000
6) 584 Plainview Rd Plainview $362,500
7 ) 20 Eileen Ave Plainview $366,500
8) 10 David Ct Plainview $365,000
9) 5 Sunrise St Plainview $405,000
10) 26 Park Rd Plainview $410,000
11) 30 Relda St Plainview $425,000
12) 99 Grohmans Ln Plainview $390,000
13) 174 Roxton Rd Plainview $380,000
14) 72 Lincoln Rd Plainview $437,999
15) 5 Stauber Dr Plainview $500,000
16) 8 Barbara Ln Plainview $500,888
17) 53 Amby Ave Plainview $520,000
18) 5 Relda St Plainview $520,000
19) 25 Roxton Rd Plainview $590,000
20 ) 26 Alma Ln Plainview $630,000

Local REALTOR® completes CBR®-Certified Buyer Representative Program

Local REALTOR® completes CBR®-Certified Buyer Representative Program

Mark Schreier was recently certified by the State of New York, the Long Island Board of Realtors, as a CBR®-Certified Buyer Representative.

Mark is a Licensed Sales Associate with Century 21 Prevete in Plainview, NY and is now trained in the professional representation of home purchasers.

Buyer Representation is rapidly changing the face of real estate. Propelled by knowledgeable home purchasers, legislative action, and consumer watch dog groups, home buyer representation has gained momentum in the residential market in recent years and is now available nationwide. To find out even more visit the CBRSource.com website: http://www.cbrsource.com

Buyer Representative is a cooperating agent who legally represents the real estate buyer. They generally do so under a buyer representation agreement, much like a traditional real estate broker represents the seller under a listing agreement. The buyer agent’s role is to be the advocate for the purchaser in the real estate transaction. Each agent completes three days of extensive training (22.5 class room hours) to earn the CBR Designation.

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For further information contact Mark Schreier, Century 21 Prevete Real Estate
(516) 263-9094

Nassau County Department of Assessment's Property Tax Exemption Outreach Forums

Nassau County will process property tax exemption applications such as Basic and Enhanced STAR, Veterans, Senior Citizen, Volunteer Firefighters, and Ambulance Workers, etc. on site with computer links to the county's database.

Schedule and locations as follows:

Jericho Public Library Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:00-4:00pm

Syosset " " Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:00-4:00pm

Plainview " " Thursday, October 1, 2009 6:00- 8:00pm

Bethpage " " Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:00-4:00pm

For more info contact the Department of Assessment (516) 571-1500