Smith,
As others have said it's always best to go to the source and ask your aunt. If you are talking about real estate if it is listed for sale in NYC that information is available to agents on REBNY & the MLS and other websites as well. If it is a private estate sale through an attorney it may not be listed but sold directly to contacts of the attorney or through a RE brokerage. as an "exclusive " or pocket" or in- house listing. After the sale is recorded you can find that info via a search of the NYC property Records. If you are concerned because of an interest you may want to contact a local estate attorney..(If it an estate sale as in objects you could contact the local auctioneers or check craig's list.) Ok?... more
Hammy, I know you didn't ask this, but I do hope you will consider a partnership agreement that will address the unthinkable, which is, whose family inherits what if bad things happen. For example, is it your wish that she inherit your share if you were to, uh, pass? Or would your family members be expecting to inherit it?
For our other readers, you don't "put somebody on the deed," you (meaning, your attorney or title officer) draws up a new deed documenting that you're transferring your interest in the property to, in this case, yourself and your girlfriend.... more
That's a great question and if you don't please get life insurance also and estate planning. I suggest you contact Keith Schutzman Esq: keith@schutzmanlaw.net or 212-725-2575, he can assist with deeds & estate planning. If you're looking for life insurance and I have three policies contact John Mansfield of NW Mutual he's at 203-994-3297 covers nyc and new england. Please note I do not receive compensation for any referrals, best of luck.
TONY LARA
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Rutenberg Realty
tlara@crrnyc.com... more
Hi There
It would be nice if you can join a big company and get as much as information and training. Try to work with any top producers and learn as much as possible (if he/she allows you). Then decide about possibly joining any other company for better splits. In the beginning the less you think about your commission splits it will be better for you to learn.
No matter what sooner or later you will think about the $$ amount, the faster you learn the business it will be easier for you to decide which company to join after few months.
Good Luck.
Anu... more
Hi Lorei. I checked your profile and your listing which is Dutchess county! I'm unfamiliar with the brokerage you work for, Goldstar Properties. I don't see Goldstar on the REBNY roster for residential or commercial property. Are you saying you are now with a Manhattan brokerage? If so, which one?
As others have stated, if you have no listings and the brokerage allows it, you may want to but why bother with an open listing at all? Why commit to a listing where the owner has not committed to you? As someone else stated, get training from your brokerage to obtain your own exclusive listings. That's where it's at. The brokerage community will be calling to show it to their buyers and that's the best position to be in. Good luck.... more
I would call your attorney for his advise and have him take care of the paperwork...he will make sure the new Deed gets filed and registered with City registrars office. Terry K 718-614-3167 cell or email me therese.korahais@elliman.com... more
Sorry, but the answer above is incorrect. In a co op you don't have a deed but rather shares in a corporation. Removing the name from the shares is done through the attorney for the co op. Consult the managing agent if you don't know the name of the attorney. In some buildings the management company will start the ball rolling for you. They will also know the criteria necessary for making the change. There may be some financial restrictions in the by laws for not being able to remove a co owner. You probably won't need your own attorney, but, it is always better to have your own legal advice. It is correct regarding the mortgage loan.
I hope this is helpful.
Dianne Stromfeld
Education Director, Realty Institute, 718 275 0003... more
Hi Vasya! If you are still looking and/or considering management for your building I would like for you to consider my firm. We are licensed managers with a portfolio of property from here to North Carolina. We are extremely hands-on and strive to go above and beyond to forgo management's involvement. If we can help, please feel free to contact me, Lindsey C. Holmes. Thanks!... more
You can set a minimum price in your head for a co-op that is under 30 units, for example. My firm has a min. of $10,000 for any project, whether or not is is three or 30 units. After we get above the 30 units, they typically are anywhere from $300-$450 per unit, per year, depending on the location of the property. If you'd like to team up with a company who can help you with the management end, our site is www.ebmg.com, and our Manhattan location is www.ebmg-bond.com
Hope that helps!... more
First, sponsor units in Coops don't have the requirements. All they care is you show up with the money, I sell quite a number of them.
Also there are a few Coops that allow 10% down, not many.
You need to prequalify for your loan to see what you can afford. and that you will be doing 10% down. THat is your first step.
Then look for the Sponsor Units.
Or Condos, you can get some deals on those.... more
K,
You may be able to get some help from a service called insurent, in addition I'm not sure but I believe that negative information on your credit report is supposed to be removed after 7 years and if not removed you can request it.The other suggestion would be to rent a room/ be a roomate.
Good Luck to You!... more
You can find them on the online city register, Acris ( http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml )
Or, through propertyshark.com. You will need to have the lot and block number for the building to obtain the records through Acris.... more
Hello Ely,
Are you looking to obtain a telephone number? If so, you have several options. Depending upon your planned use of the telephone, here a just a few choices that you have:
(a) Land Line (AT&T)
(b) Cell phone (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.)
(c) VOIP (or Voice Over Internet Protocol like Vonage, MagicJack, etc.)
(d) If you are a business user and need other features like e-Fax, mailboxes, toll-free number, etc. then check out RingCentral.com
You might want to talk to friends and family who live in your area of town to see which form of telephone communications work best for them before making a decision.
Best wishes with your communication needs! - Ted... more
Hi, Laura. My suggestion would be to list it for sale now, since you are not moving til Spring '09. You have a few months to have a terrific agent work diligently on getting it sold. If you don't have a signed contract and you are close to the time you will be moving, then you can switch gears to renting. Generally rentals go on the market the month before, for example if you are leaving in May, you can put it on for rental in April or even March. If you are lucky, and you had it priced right and it was given really good exposure, you might alreadt have a buyer by then. If not, as I say, switch gears at that point. If you list it for sale the two key things that make an apartment sell are that it is priced correctly (some companies are notorious for overpricing listings which just wastes your time and you end up having to reduce it) and that it gets the most exposure possible. In order to get the most exposure it is critical that your agent and their company are part of the National Association of Realtors (that REALTOR trademark symbol). That means your property will be listed in all the same places that most NYC companies list it, but additionally on REALTOR.com and other sites that only REALTORS have access to. REALTOR.com is the most heavily trafficked real estate website. Most NYC companies do not have access to it. Mine does. It also guarantees that your agent subscribes to the highest code of ethics. Please feel free to click my contact info for more info or direct help.... more
I understand and didn't mean to imply you were saying he did owe. I was just surprised that it seems to be less contract based and more situation based. Although without having money to withhold, i believe collecting without a contract to be impossible. So I'd believe Ruben has recourse to get his money back, but it may be a serious pain in the a$$ for $400.... more
G Dolan,
Your mother must hire a different estate attorney to represent her as using the estate's attorney is a conflict of interest. That attorney may have his own reasons for stalling especially if he was in charge of the business affairs of the deceased. That seems like a very long time to file probate but maybe it's being done to confuse possible heirs (some who may not have not been contacted) who might contest the will..I say this only because this was done to me years ago; the estate never contacted me even though I was a first degree relative and even though I hired an attorney (out of the phone book) to stay on top of the probate filling, they never told me the probate had been filed until months after and then only notified me by mail and sent it to the wrong address....It was too late to contest it by then..... more