Learning How to Sell Real Estate
By Alan Krawitz
As a profession, real estate has typically drawn New Yorkers from all walks of life, from professionals to career changers, investors and those seeking to earn extra income in their spare time.
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Selling West Side Living’s Joys with the Homes
She not only sells UWS real estate, she lives there too
Deanna Kory, senior vice president of the Corcoran Group Real Estate and president of The Deanna Kory Team, was honored with a WESTY Award for her dedication and commitment to residential real estate sales in the Upper West Side area. Through her work with Corcoran, Kory has made great contributions to the community, specifically through her leadership, expertise and high level of professionalism. Read more
Realtor Offers Clients a Personal Touch
Broker wants her firm to stay small
Rachel Erlich believes in providing more than the usual apartment-hunting experience. She believes in personal interactions, a comforting experience for her clients and finding a solution that leaves everyone happy.
Erlich, 47, began Rachel Realty in 2004 after having worked for two other real estate companies. “I chose not to work for a big company, because I believed in the old mom-and-pop school,” she said. “I believe there is something in good service.” She started the business with just two other women, and in the past six years her small realty company has grown to 20 employees. Read more
Borough President Pans Riverside Center Plans
By Dan Rivoli
Borough President Scott Stringer rejected Extell Development’s plans for the Riverside Center development Aug. 31. Read more
Pitch for Private Club On W. 68th St.
By Dan Rivoli
A real estate company that specializes in restoring historic buildings is again proposing to turn a landmark, six-floor residence into a private rental space—for a hefty price tag. Read more
Townhouse Sets Real Estate Record
Is the New York City real estate market picking up?
The New York Post’s Jennifer Gould Keil reports that a new Upper West Side record has been set with the purchase of a $19.3 million townhouse on West 76th Street, off Central Park West. Read more
‘Chirp’ Your Property Price
If you have ever taken a cab in New York City, chances are you have seen advertisements for Bid on the City, a real estate service that lets you bid on high-end commercial and residential properties in New York City. If the owner accepts your bid on a property, which is typically worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, you get to purchase it.
REchirp.com works with a similar concept: Interested buyers or renters go to the website, browse the listings and make a bid or a “chirp.” If your chirp is accepted by the owner, you get to start negotiations. Read more
Rents In Flux
During the final months of 2008, Upper West Side rents were high and there were a limited number of available apartments. Broker Rachel Erlich frequently saw owners tell prospective tenants with concerns to take it or leave it.
Erlich, with 18 years in the real estate industry, now sees a different environment for renters.
“Business is here if the owners are willing to give the right price,” said Erlich, who started Rachel Realty NYC five years ago, exclusively working with Upper West Side properties. “There are always deals to be done.” Read more
AFFORDABLE(ISH) AGAIN
Rents are dropping steadily and landlords no longer have the last word—being a renter has never been so sweet. Best of all, it may stay that way for a while, so if you’ve been considering the move to Brooklyn, you may find that West 79th Street one-bedroom well within arm’s reach. Read more
