Advice Archives

November 4, 2026

Pricing Your NYC Home Right: How Comparable Sales Are Read

The right price attracts buyers and protects your leverage. Here is how professionals select and adjust comparable sales, and why online estimates often miss in New York City.

November 4, 2026

When Heirs Disagree: Keeping an Estate Sale Moving

When heirs disagree about selling an inherited property: how to keep a New York estate sale moving with clear pricing, communication and your attorney.

November 4, 2026

Selling a Vacant Estate Property: Insurance, Security and Upkeep

Selling a vacant estate property in NYC: insurance, security, utilities and upkeep that protect the estate value until closing.

November 4, 2026

Letters Testamentary vs Letters of Administration: What You Need Before a Sale

Letters Testamentary vs Letters of Administration: which authority you need to sell an estate property in New York, and how each affects the sale.

November 4, 2026

1031 Exchange Buyers: Why Timing Matters to NYC Sellers

Buyers in a 1031 exchange work on strict deadlines, which can help sellers who are prepared. Here is how exchange timing works in general and how to position a property for these buyers.

November 4, 2026

How Cap Rates Work When Pricing a NYC Rental Building

Cap rates connect a building's income to its price. Here is a plain English guide to how buyers use them, what moves them and why two similar buildings can trade at different values.

November 4, 2026

Preparing an Estate Home for Market Without Overspending

Estate homes sell best with smart, modest preparation: clear, clean, repair and photograph. Here is where to spend, where to save and how to avoid renovations that delay the sale.