4 Things to Do Before You List Your Home for Sale

Addressing these four items before you come on the market will make the sales process smoother, faster, less stressful, and more profitable.

Bill HerbstMarch 30, 2025#nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate #brooklynrealestate #listyourhome, #sellyourhome, #compass, #gilmartinherbstteam, #billherbst, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

Manhattan Real Estate Market Update - Mar. 19, 2025

The big story in the Manhattan real estate market last week? Buyers have a lot more choices.

Bill HerbstMarch 19, 2025#nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealstateagent, #nycrealestatebroekr, #gilmartinherbstteam, #beklow23rdstreet, #compass, #compassny

How Long Does It Take to Get a Real Estate Contract Signed in New York City?

At least ten days. That's generally the time required for the buyer's attorney to perform "due diligence." The purpose is to protect the buyer by making sure that there are no issues with the apartment or the building.

Bill HerbstMarch 5, 2025#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestate, #below23rdstreet, #gilmartinherbstteam, #brroklynrealestate

Real Estate Agents are Cut Throats Who Stab Each Other in the Back

That's the common perception anyway, thanks to a few bad apples - and reality television. The real reality, at least the way I practice it, is very different.

Bill HerbstJanuary 9, 2025#nycrealestate, #nycrealerstateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #gilmartinherbstteam, #compassny, #compass, #MDLNY

NEW! Our Q4 Manhattan Market Report

Here's some welcome news. Manhattan's real estate market wrapped up Q4 2024 on a positive note.

Bill HerbstJanuary 9, 2025#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealerstateagent, #compass, #compassny, #below23rdstreet, #gilmartinherbstteam, #realestatemarket, #market report

Buyers' Broker Compensation Agreements Will Be Required in NYC

As of Jan. 13, 2025, agents will be required to use buyer's broker compensation agreements by REBNY, the Real Estate Board of New York.

Bill HerbstNovember 22, 2024#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #buyers agent agreement, #nycrealestateagent, #compass, #compassnyc, #gilmartinherbstteam, #manhattan reale state, #manhattan real estate, #brooklyn real estate

Why Your Agent Should Go On Broker Tours

Bill spent this morning on a broker tour, visiting apartments in the Village and the East Village. We're always surprised more agents don't regularly do the same. There are so many benefits for both our buyer and our seller clients.

Bill HerbstSeptember 18, 2024#compass #real estate agent, #manhattanrealESTATE, #compassny #realestate #manhattanrealestate #nycrealestate #gilmartinherbstteam #below23rdstreet #greenwichvillage #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #gilmartinherbstteam, #best real estate broker nyc, #nyc real estate, #manhattan real estate

How Does the NAR Settlement Affect NYC Home Sellers and Buyers?

The changes engendered by the NAR (the National Association of Realtors) went into effect on Saturday. To cut through the confusion caused by sensationalist headlines, here in a nutshell, is how they affect consumers.

Bill HerbstAugust 21, 2024#nar, #NAR settlement, #real estate, #nyc real estate, #nyc real estate broker, #nyc real estate agent, #manhattan real estate agent, #compass, #compassny, #gilmartinherbstteam, #below 23rd street, #buying a home, #selling a home

How Much is a Renovated Home Worth to a Buyer?

Buyers are willing to pay more for renovated homes, but not as much as they were a couple of years ago.

Bill HerbstMay 29, 2024#realestate, #nycrealestate, #compass, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #gilmartinherbstteam, #renovation, #homerenovation

Compass' Q1 2024 Brooklyn Market Report

This week, we're pleased to present Compass' Q1 2024 Brooklyn Market Report, a look at sales activity from the first three months of the year.

Bill HerbstApril 18, 2024#brooklynrealestate, #brooklyn, #nycrealestate, #nycrealerstateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #brooklynmarketreport, #gilmartinherbstteam, #compass, #compassny, #marketreport

SantaCon NYC 2023

This Saturday, Dec. 9 is SantaCon 2023. Whether you're planning to participate or to stay as far away as possible, here's what you need to know.

Bill HerbstDecember 6, 2023#santacon, #santconnyc, #gilmartinherbsttean #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #gilmartinherbstteam, #nycholiday, #below23rdstreet

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Compass Global Headquarters90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York NY 10011212.913.9058

Contact
Licensed Associate
Real Estate Brokers
billandralph@compass.com
M: 917.596.3743

Compass Global Headquarters
90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10011
212.913.9058