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My Home BK offers real buying solutions for the first time home buyer. Properties with active listings under $500K in and around Brooklyn. Created to answer the cries of so many of Tricialee's clients, My Home BK will have regular updates on units for sale in Brooklyn. Listings are combined from various brokerages around the borough and not just exclusive to My Home BK agents. Please check back for property updates and get in touch immediately if you are interested in any of the properties. Homes under the $900K mark in New York City move into contract 3 times faster than homes in higher price points.
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Is this for Brooklyn properties only?
My Home BK highlights properties in the Brooklyn area, but Tricia Lee and her team can work within any area in New York City.
Do I need to be pre-approved to see a property?
Yes, your pre-approval is the first step in home buying. You will need an active pre-approval to set up your appointment.
Is there a charge for your service?
REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) agents are compensated on the sale of the unit from the seller's side of the transaction. While we will request to work with you exclusively, the commission is paid upon closing by the property sellers. There are services outside of the negotiationg of the purchase and managing of the purchase that fall under "consulting" and each agent will discuss their additional fees should you need.
Do I need an agent when buying a home?
Navigating the New York real estate market is no easy task. We recommend working with a strong, professional and effective agent when purchasing your home. While, your real estate attorney will manage the contract and closing, agents work as coordinators for all steps included in the transaction. We are hired to manage full purchase process.
Agent Basic Roles: (We often do far more than the following)
Through out the year Tricia Lee offers Community Education initiatives on home buying, financial literacy, renting and more. Check back for event dates or email to receive an invite to the next event. tricialee@compass.com
Own Your Own Home Buying Workshop
This annual home buying workshop with Tricia Lee and Tonya Rapley, the millennial financial expert is a jam-packed financial literacy workshop geared to teaching the steps to purchasing from start to finish, credit education and lending information.
Women's Financial Literacy Workshop with Brooklyn's Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Brooklyn Library (September)
Join financial advisors, attories and Tricia Lee for an afternoon of education and goal planning. This is amont Brooklyn Library's most popular community events and dates are announced in August each year.
If you’ve been shacking up with a roommate in their apartment or have only called your parents’ house home, you might be confused on what a co-op actually is. A co-op building is a unique living situation in which buyers purchase stock shares that enable them to occupy a unit within.
If you go the condo route, you’ll own your actual unit, similar to buying a stand-alone house. But when it comes to co-op units, you’re not buying the floors, walls, and space between. You’re buying into the corporation.
The first step in looking to purchase a co-op is to understand whether a co-op is the right fit for your needs. A co-op will require more patience on your end as you are part of a community of shareholders and every decision made by them may affect you directly. Things like making changes in the apartment, like renovating, or subleasing your property will be things the co-op board will determine for you and for some people that is something they are not comfortable with.”
But if you’ve done your research and feel that a co-op is the best choice for you, you’ll be thrilled with the unique benefits this type of housing provides.
Lower cost
The first main benefit of buying a co-op is that they’re more budget friendly compared to condos. You’ll find that on average, a condo can cost over 60% more than a co-op similar in size, layout, and location. You’ll also pay less at closing when buying a co-op.
Plenty of options
Some parts of NYC consist of 75% co-op units and 25% condos when it comes to housing. Therefore, you’ll have a healthy number of options when it comes to finding a co-op, not as many with condos. As the price gets below $300K there are fewer options of condos in New York as you will see in the market searches. Just remember that they go quickly so you’ll have to act fast if you find one you’re interested in.
Great neighbors
Co-ops are known for their rigorous vetting processes. But this can be a benefit after you’ve moved in. You’ll find comfort in the fact that your neighbors will also have to agree to the same rules and conditions you did. You’ll enjoy a healthier and happier community.
Buying a co-op does take persistence and patience.
This doesn’t mean it’s impossible and an important note is that the bank underwriting process with a coop, condo or house is extremely similar to the coop board process, it just isn't interviewing or reference letter. Understand that all of documentation is similar in any real estate sale across the board. So if you don't like providing paperwork and proof, purchasing is not for you. But, here’s how to find your dream co-op.
The co-op board package will require a lot of documents, including all of your financial information in the past two years (bank and brokerage statements, tax returns, etc.), reference letters, income verification, multiple documents to sign and more. It also needs to be done right by an experienced professional, otherwise it is likely to be returned to the buyer to revise.
Buying in NYC can be challenging for quite some time but don’t give up yet.
At the end of the day this will be your home for many years and if the apartment is a good fit and the building is one you are comfortable with, focus on the goal of becoming the owner of that property and not on the lengthy tiring process it will take to get there.
If you know a co-op is the best option for you, your efforts will be well worth it. Don’t forget, you’ll want to secure renters insurance before you move into your new space.
Tricia Lee's team holds a homebuying workshop each Fall and Spring. Email reachme@tricialee.com for more information.
The first step in home buying is working with a lender to discuss your purchase options and budget. Once you have your pre-approval you can work with a member of the team to begin your home search. My Home Brooklyn is a campaign geared to first time home buyers but we are here to service buyers and sellers. Email us to get started.
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