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Rutenberg Agent Expresses Gratitude to the Staff – Thank You Stephanie
Rutenberg Agent Expresses Gratitude to the Staff – Thank You Stephanie
Buyer Topics
Hidden Expenses of Buying Your First Home
Before you buy a house, it’s important to figure out if you can afford all the costs of a new home. We want you to be prepared, ahead of time – so you’re not shocked when something unexpected pops up. Here’s a handful of costs to be prepared for that you might not have known about.
Real Estate News
The Charles Rutenberg Bronx Office is Up & Running
The new Bronx office is now open for business! We still have some finishing touches before the Grand Opening, but it is ready for AGENTS to work! The office is located at 2024 Williamsbridge Rd., 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10461.
Seller Topics
How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home
Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. How much can you sell your home for? Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours.
Homeownership
11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend a warm welcome to all comers. Here’s what you can do to make welcoming happen on the cheap.
Buyer Topics
How to Find a “Good” Real Estate Agent
A good real estate agent will save you time, save you money, and give you advice and information you won’t ever find online. Here are a few things you can do to improve your odds of working with a good real estate agent.
Seller Topics
Why Spring is the Best Time of Year to Sell Your Home
Timing is everything when it comes to successfully selling a home. According to Realtor.com, “Prime home-buying season begins in April and reaches its peak in June.” This is the window of opportunity to sell your home faster and for more money.
Buyer Topics
Want a Stress-FREE Buying Process? Decide What You REALLY Want in Your Home.
In order to make sure you are buying the home that is right for you there are key items that you must make your “deal-breakers.” Meaning, if they home doesn’t have them, you move on to the next! It makes the process that much easier and you can rest assure you are on track to buy the home that’s right for you.
Seller Topics
Top 5 Mistakes Sellers Make About Pricing
Over-pricing or under-pricing is a huge money-losing mistake. It’s so critical to know your market and get familiar with comps of similar homes currently for sale (and those that have recently sold) to understand exactly what price tag your home needs. Here’s the most common pricing mistakes sellers need to avoid:
More About CRRLI
Charles Rutenberg Realty Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. (CRRLI) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. Over the past decade, the real estate firm has established its place as a leading Agency in the New York Metro area with unprecedented growth brought on by its unique business model that offers the highest commission split in the industry and innovative programs that provide the support necessary to help Agents succeed in today’s market.