Buying, Renting, Selling

 

At GreenApple Real Estate NY our mission is to modernize and progress the experience of renting, buying, and selling Real Estate by cultivating a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and integrity in order to empower you and reach your financial goals. That is why when life’s major financial decisions come up, like buying or selling your home, we think it should be easy to find the right professional to keep you on course.

Buyer

 

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. This will empower you to make decisions that are the best for you and your family and your wallet. Our agents will assist you from showings available home or apartment on the market, negotiate to the closing day. 

Real estate agents get paid on a commission basis; fees typically come out of the sellers' proceeds while buyers generally pay nothing to the agent who represents them.

When budgeting for your monthly mortgage payment, factor in not only the principal amount and interest but also property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, homeowners association fees (if applicable). 

  • Check your credit score

  • Setting a realistic budget for your new home

  • Shop for a mortgage

  • Hire a real estate agent

  • Get a home inspection

  • A final walk-through

  • Close on your house

Seller

 

Our agent will prepare for you the home valuation and at the same time the agent will be responsible to bring you a potential buyer ready, willing, and able to purchase your home and make your transaction as smooth as possible  

The following steps are a way to get a good head start on preparing to sell your home: 

  • Real estate sales commissions

  • Fees paid at closing

  • Title charges

  • Government recording and transfer charges

  • Any additional settlement charges

  • Debt obligations related to paying off any existing mortgages

  • Home repairs included in the sales contract or repair work completed prior to putting your house on the market.

  • Preparation work to get your house ready for the market such as landscaping, painting, etc. 

Rent

 

Our agents will help to guide you on what you will need for the process of renting, it’s helpful to gather all paperwork the agent will ask for during the application process. Having the papers ready can speed up the process.

Rent is not your only financial concern with a new apartment. Even before the monthly expenses, you need to save for the upfront cost. Between the application fees, security deposit, pet deposit if applicable, and first and last month’s rent.

  • Real estate sales commissions

  • Fees paid at closing

  • Title charges

  • Government recording and transfer charges

  • Any additional settlement charges

  • Debt obligations related to paying off any existing mortgages

  • Home repairs included in the sales contract or repair work completed prior to putting your house on the market.

  • Preparation work to get your house ready for the market such as landscaping, painting, etc. 

  • Check your credit score

  • Setting a realistic budget for your new home

  • Shop for a mortgage

  • Hire a real estate agent

  • Get a home inspection

  • A final walk-through

  • Close on your house