Hauseit·Jul 2, 2025How to Choose a Commission Rebate Broker in NYCBuyer agent commission rebates are a powerful way to cut your buyer closing costs in NYC — so how do you choose the best rebate broker?
Hauseit·Sep 21, 2023Are Buyer Agent Commission Rebates Still Legal in NYC?Commission rebates were legalized in NYC in 2014. Hauseit offers NYC’s largest buyer rebate. Also available in Long Island & Hudson Valley.
Hauseit·Jan 6, 2020How Commissions Work for New Developments in NYCThere are generally more rules around how commissions are paid to buyer’s agents for new development purchases in NYC, and sponsors are…
Hauseit·Jan 4, 2020How to Reduce Your DTI Ratio When Buying a NYC Co-opMeeting the Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio requirement for a NYC co-op apartment can seem like a daunting task. While not all New York City…
Hauseit·Jan 4, 2020The Offer to Purchase Real Estate Form in NYCThe offer to purchase real estate form comes in various forms in New York, and can vary based on the brokerage firm. Furthermore, it’s…
Hauseit·Dec 16, 2019Co-Purchasing a Co-op vs Using a Guarantor in NYCBoth co-purchasing a co-op and utilizing a guarantor when buying a co-op are viable options for a buyer who has shaky finances that the…
Hauseit·Dec 6, 2019How Does Rent to Own Work in NYC?Rent to own is quite rare in NYC due to co-ops and banks having strict financial requirements around debt-to-income ratios and post…
Hauseit·Nov 26, 2019Are There Condo House Rules in NYC?Yes, condo house rules exist just like house rules exist for co-ops. The original offering plan or bylaws typically authorize the condo…
Hauseit·Nov 15, 2019Do I Have to Pay a Buyer’s Agent Commission?No, sellers are not required to do anything, let alone pay commission to a buyer’s agent. However, if sellers wish to list their home in…
Hauseit·Nov 14, 2019What to Watch out for with Real Estate AgentsThe most important things when it comes to what to watch out for with real estate agents are high pressure sales tactics, lying, passivity…