Buying Manhattan Real Estate with Debra, 8 Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does working with Debra Duneier, benefit you? a) It saves you time. b) It makes you a more informed buyer. c) It makes you more competitive in any market. d) It helps you navigate through the complicated process of acquiring a home in New York.

2. Should you have one broker from each real estate company so that you don’t miss any properties? Debra cooperates (co-brokes) with most other agencies, sponsors, and often directly with the owners. One call to her can get you the information you need on all the properties in which you are interested.

3. What about other companies’ exclusives? How can I see them through Debra if they are not her exclusives? An exclusive listing means that the seller of the property is represented exclusively by his or her selling broker. You as a buyer, represented by Debra Duneier, can see any listed property. Debra makes the appointments for you to view apartments and Townhouses. Since all exclusives are available for co-broking, you will not be missing out. Instead, you will have an advantage with a seasoned professional in your corner!

4. What about Open Houses? A great way to see many properties in one day is by visiting open houses. If you like looking going to open houses, but Debra is unable to go with you, ask her to register you for the open houses you wish to attend. When you sign in at each place, be sure to put down your name, your broker, Debra Duneier and her phone number. This way you will be represented if you want to make an offer on any of the properties you have seen. 5. How do I know Debra isn’t going to miss any properties? Corcoran has one of the largest data bases in New York, which is updated daily and includes properties from most realty firms. If you would like to be a part of the searching process, tell Debra. She will be happy to work with you as a team. You can go online to the various web sites, look in the newspaper and in the real estate magazines, and compare notes with her. Call or email Debra all of the listings that you find online so she can research them further and make appointments for you.

6. If I am going to do the work, why do I need a broker? Debra has a much more extensive and up-to-date data base than the public will find on the Internet. She usually receives the listings before the public andhas access to them. The market moves much faster than the Internet. Debra will be able to tell you the status of the properties in which you are interested. It may be that those she “missed” are actually ones that she has already eliminated because they are already in contract or sold. One call to her will get you the timely information you need.

 7. Buying a home is expensive. Do I have to pay a broker fee? Sales commissions are paid by the seller, not the buyer. When a property is co-broked, the commission is shared between the selling broker’s company and the buying broker’s company. There is no additional out-of-pocket expense to you.

 

8. Once I find the perfect apartment, what do I do?Finding your dream home is the easy part. Once you are ready to make an offer, you will really begin to depend Debra.

 

She will be there to advise you every step of the way to:

Find you a selection of mortgage brokers to arrange the necessary financing.

Put together a strong offer package to be competitive in the market.

Negotiate the price and terms of the sale.

Present a selection of  attorneys to represent you.

Assemble the best possible board package to qualify you for acceptance.

Coach you for the Board interview.

Prepare you for your closing.

 

Debra asks you to communicate with her to create a loyal, trusting relationship.

 

For this loyalty, you can expect Debra to be:

Knowledgeable . . . . . . . . always abreast of the New York City Real Estate market.

Accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . just a phone call away.

Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . ready to arrange showings around your schedule.

Accountable . . . . . . . . . . prompt and honest in all transactions.

Hard-working . . . . . . . . . delighted to search for properties until your new home is found!

 

 

 Debra Duneier…

“Your most valuable real estate asset”

 

 

 

 

The Season of Change

As a real estate broker I know that there is always some one buying or selling property in Manhattan. Even during this financial crisis there are people relocating, downsizing, getting married, starting families and buying a second home. Life goes on.

 

Moving is not the only way of changing your environment!

While studying Qi-gong (a Chinese energy practice) with Master Nan Lu, he told me that I have a “gift”. I decided to continue my education and explore my “gift” at the New York School of Feng Shui. The school is run under the direction of the internationally respected Feng Shui guru, Roger Green.

 

Feng Shui is the flow and containment of energy (Qi). Good Feng Shui is the relationship between nature, landscape, buildings and the happy people inhabiting their environment.

 

There are simple practices that can deeply improve the energy in your home or office. In this season of change, I would like to share some of them with you.

 

1. Get rid of your clutter! Clean, scrub and organize. Make room for new and      

       wonderful things to come into your life!

 

2. Electromagnetic fields minimize your health and wellness. Move computer screens and televisions further away from you. Even a small difference in distance can make a big difference in your exposure. Pull plugs out of the outlets when you are not using them. Think of options to replace the use of some of the electric items you are using.

3. You may feel unsettled when you sit or sleep in a corner. The energy moves very quickly in that kind of path. Soften the edge of a corner with plants or a wind chime. Rearrange your furniture so you are not sitting or sleeping in the corner of the room to avoid restlessness.

 

Debra Duneier Real Estate Broker, Feng Shui Practitioner