Kenny The Closer

Many of my clients haven't yet decided where they want to live. They have a budget and some priorities. Maybe they want their families nearby. Maybe parks, waterfront, or the train station.Centerport checks a lot of these boxes for many people. It also has the benefit of being near me!Centerport is true to its name.But seriously, Centerport is just 10 minutes from the Huntington LIRR train line- the best line in Long Island east of Hicksville, IMHO. It's also just 10 minutes from the Village of Huntington AND the Village of Northport. It will take you months to try the restaurants, bars, and local hangouts. Centerport is also in the Harborfields school district- check out Niche.com to see what that means.What makes Centerport truly special, though, is that while it is truly in the "center" of everything, it's still outside the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It has rolling hills, old-growth trees, and quiet streets. When you're here, it feels like you might be in the Berkshires, when really you're 10 minutes from everything, and just an hour's train ride from the city. On top of all this, most of the village is a short bike ride to the water. If you kayak (or want to), or boat (or want to), or simply like laying a quiet Sound beach, Centerport could be the ticket. Speaking from experience, it is great to be able to spend an hour or two at the beach without spending an hour or two to get there. The "port" in Centerport isn't just branding.

Many sellers wait for spring to list their properties. They may believe good weather and sunshine may help them present their homes better.‍Many sellers begin their online search in the winter, but then really start carving out time to SEE homes in April. They often see the impending school year, and hope to move at the end of the summer.‍These are all good thoughts. The thing to remember is, they largely cancel out. There may be more listings, but there are also more buyers. This means that there may be more ACTIVITY, but not necessarily higher (or lower) prices. The MARKET moves a few % points each month in one direction or another. However, because each home, each buyer, each seller are different, the price of a particular home may not move in lockstep. ‍As a seller, if you're flexible on closing date, or are willing to go with a low down-payment first time buyer, you can get a higher price. If you are more concerned with certainty, you may need to accept less money.‍As a buyer, the reverse is true. If you find out a buyer really wants to stay for a few extra months, and you live with your parents so you're in no rush, communicate that. If you have tons of $$$ but no time, make sure your bid and terms reflect that. You don't need to give away the store, of course, but don't be pennywise and pound foolish if you have a few extra bucks!

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You can see the finish line. You've seen dozens of homes, or shown yours dozens of times. You've asked/answered questions about the property line, the boiler, air conditioner maintenance, neighbors. You've negotiated the $$$. You've completed the inspection. You've "gone to contract." The lawyers have even agreed on a closing date. You're done right?Actually, no.There is still a walk-through. What's the point, right? The inspector already inspected!Well, a lot can change in a few weeks or months. Houses exist in a state of "punctuated equilibrium." That means they stay largely the same until they radically change quickly. A chimney could be working, then get hit by a tree branch, trapping CO in your den (true story). The driveway could be looking great, until a sump collapses below it (true story). What you want to do as a buyer is walk through a couple of days before the closing. Flip every light switch, bring your iphone flashlight up into the attic, turn on every faucet and appliance. If you see something, say something.As a seller, you want to "pre walk-through." If something isn't working, point it out yourself, and work out a resolution. It may be as simple as a "$75 credit a tclosing." It may be as complex as "lawyer holds $2k in escrow while we get the boiler repaired." Regardless, don't hide things. Earn and deserve your counterpart's trust.If you're not sure how to address an issue, talk to your agent. We are here to help!