It takes expertise to successfully navigate one of the world’s most exciting and competitive real estate markets. Backed by more than a century of institutional knowledge, our top performing agents are here to listen to your needs, understand your vision and personally guide you through every step of your sales journey.
With our reach, resources and reputation as one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the U.S, Douglas Elliman works tirelessly to be your trusted partner in one of the most important financial decisions you will make.
Step 1
Your home is among your most precious personal assets. Deciding to sell it is the first step in a journey that is best undertaken with the guidance of a trusted real estate advisor. A licensed agent has the knowledge, experience and professional network to package, promote and put your property in front of highly qualified buyers.
Step 2
A well-priced home is the difference between a savvy sale and a costly setback. It is the fastest route to inspiring competitive offers, the best terms and the highest price. Your real estate agent will conduct a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) an evaluation of comparable properties to determine a realistic price for your home.
Step 3
Our agents can tap a network of photographers, videographers, virtual tour, staging and other vendors to assess your space and ensure your property is ready for the spotlight.
Step 4
When it’s time for your property to go on the market, it’s important that you prepare yourself for a range of possible pathways to get to a signed contract. Whether your listing instantly receives multiple competitive bids or takes time to get traction after multiple showings, a trusted agent can be a powerful ally and source of guidance at critical moments of the sales process.
Step 5
Once you accept an offer, the next step is to sign a contract. Your agent and attorney will serve as your points of contact throughout the selling journey and will work on your behalf to ensure that your best interests are represented.
What to Expect
When purchasing a townhome or some co-ops and condos, an inspection is sometimes ordered by a buyer to identify any repairs that would require a major investment of time or money.
Key Player
Home inspector
What to Expect
If there is an inspection contingency in your buyer’s offer, the buyer may try to negotiate repairs prior to signing the contract.
Key Players
Seller’s attorney and agent, buyer’s attorney & agent
What to Expect
Once the price, terms and closing date have been agreed upon, both you and your buyer will sign a purchase agreement. Your buyer will typically present a deposit of 10% of the sales price, which will be held in your attorney’s escrow account until the closing date.
Key Players
Seller’s attorney, buyer’s attorney
What to Expect
An appraisal is ordered by a buyer’s lender to determine the amount the lender will provide for the purchase.
Key Players
Buyer’s lender, home appraiser
What to Expect
If you are selling a co-op or a condo, introduce your real estate agent to the management company (or the managing agent acting on its behalf), as well as a point person on the Board of Directors so your agent can streamline board approvals on your behalf. When purchasing a co-op, a board package will need to be prepared and submitted. Your agent will liaise between the buyer, the seller and the building’s managing agent at every step in the approval process.
Key Players
Seller’s attorney and agent, buyer’s attorney & agent,
co-op board (if applicable) and management company
What to Expect
On closing day, be prepared to officially transfer your property to your buyer, pay all closing costs and receive any sales proceeds. At closing, you will turn over the keys to the buyer’s new home and move onto yours. Congratulations!
Key Players
Seller’s attorney and agent, buyer’s attorney & agent, buyer’s mortgage lender
Whether buying or selling, moving is a significant milestone in your life. This experience should as stress free as possible. With many years of real estate experience, Kathy have a wealth of resources I can put to work for you to make this transition as seamless and stress free as possible.