I’m Looking to Sell My Home—What Should I Do First?

By Frank Esposito, REALTOR® with DiTommaso Real Estate The first thing to do before selling your Staten Island home is meet with Frank Esposito for a property, pricing and timeline review before spending money on repairs or deciding on an asking price. When you work with me, I begin by learning why

Selling an Eltingville Home While Buying Your Next One?

The safest way to sell an Eltingville home while buying your next one is to plan both transactions together before your current property reaches the market. The order of events matters. Your available equity, mortgage approval, acceptable moving timeline and tolerance for temporary housing should de

How Can Staten Island Buyers Make a Competitive Offer Without Waiving Every Protection?

A strong Staten Island offer does not have to be the highest offer or the one that eliminates every buyer protection—it needs to give the seller confidence that the transaction will close. When I help a buyer compete for a home in Staten Island, NY, I focus on strengthening the parts of the offer th

Selling an Eltingville Two-Family: Renovate First or Let the Next Buyer Update It?

Most Eltingville two-family sellers should correct defects and improve presentation—but avoid a complete renovation unless comparable sales show that the likely price increase will exceed the total cost and risk. A two-family home is evaluated differently from a typical single-family property. Buyer