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Navigating the NYC Buying Maze and Find Your Perfect NYC Home with The Finelli Team
The path to purchasing a home in New York City involves several key stages, each requiring careful attention and strategic planning. While every transaction is unique, understanding the general roadmap provides clarity for prospective buyers.
The Finelli Team provides dedicated guidance through every step of this intricate process, ensuring you feel informed and confident from the initial consultation to the final closing. Our goal is to help you find your perfect place in the vibrant tapestry of New York City.
The 9-Step NYC Home Buying Process Overview
As part of Compass, NYC's top brokerage, we offer a significant advantage. With Compass's $1.6 billion tech investment and vast network, your home-buying journey is smoother and more successful. Here's what to expect when buying property in NYC with The Finelli Team.
01
Financial Preparation & Pre-Approval
Choosing the right agent makes all the difference. The Finelli Team brings a powerful combination of advantages directly to your selling process
02
Agent Selection
Choosing the right agent makes all the difference. The Finelli Team brings a powerful combination of advantages directly to your selling process
03
The Property Search
identifying suitable homes based on your criteria: location, budget, property type (co-op, condo, townhouse, single-family), and desired features.Leverage deep market knowledge, provide access to Compass Exclusives & Coming Soon listings, curate searches via Compass Collections, and use advanced search filters to find your perfect match.
04
Making an offer & Negotiation
Determining the fair value and structuring a competitive offer initiates negotiations with the seller.Provide data-driven market analysis using Compass data, strategically prepare your offer, and utilize our proven negotiation skills to secure the best possible terms and price for you.
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Contract Negotiation & Signing
Legal counsel plays a key role in reviewing the contract. A contract deposit is typically required at signing. Collaborate closely with your attorney, guide you through understanding contract terms, and manage the deposit process.
06
Home Inspection
Highly recommended, especially for houses, to uncover potential defects and assess the property's condition. Recommend trusted inspectors and guide you through understanding inspection findings and potential next steps or renegotiations.
07
Formal Mortage Application & Appraisal
Choosing the right agent makes all the difference. The Finelli Team brings a powerful combination of advantages directly to your selling process
08
Board Approval for Co-ops & Condos
For co-ops and some condos, navigating the rigorous board approval process, which involves a detailed application package and interview, is a critical hurdle. This is a significant area of our expertise. We provide expert guidance in meticulously preparing your comprehensive board package, help ensure you meet stringent financial requirements, and coach you for the board interview, significantly increasing your likelihood of a successful approval.
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Final Walk-through & Closing
Before the final step, a walk-through ensures the property's condition meets expectations. The process culminates at the Closing, where ownership is officially transferred.Ensure the property condition is satisfactory, manage the closing schedule logistics, provide clarity on final closing costs, and celebrate with you!
The Finelli Team at Compass
Your Competitive Edge
Choosing The Finelli Team provides you with a multi-faceted advantage in the competitive NYC market, combining our personalized service and deep local knowledge with the powerful technological resources of Compass.
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Seamless Experience with Compass One
Stay organized and informed. Track saved homes, manage showing schedules, monitor offers, and view key transaction milestones—all in one secure, real-time dashboard designed for a seamless experience. This provides unparalleled 24/7 transparency and reduces stress.
Exclusive Off-Market Access
Get a first look at properties before they hit the public market. Tap into the extensive Compass network for private and "Coming Soon" listings. This can provide a crucial head start and potentially help you avoid intense bidding wars.
Deep NYC Market & Neighborhood Knowledge
We possess an intimate understanding of New York City's diverse neighborhoods, particularly across Manhattan and Brooklyn. This deep familiarity allows us to effectively match you with areas and properties that align with your specific lifestyle needs, budget constraints, and long-term goals, helping you find more than just a property – you find a true sense of place.
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See What Our Clients Say
I had the pleasure of working with James as my real estate broker, and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. From the very beginning, it was clear that I was in the hands of a professional. James got me an amazing deal on a condo in Williamsburg Brooklyn. A year later I decided to rent this condo and James was able to find a great tenant in a matter of days. If you're looking for a real estate broker who combines expertise, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping clients find their perfect home, I highly recommend him
Ben F.
James was great! From the start, he asked all the questions and made great suggestions. We toured a few places and I fell in love with one. He made the whole application process easy and low stress, that’s really important. He kept in touch while I was waiting for the approval. Finally found a broker who cares and goes above and beyond. I’ll only work with him in the future.
Mark M.
I highly recommend James without reservation. We were under significant time pressure to find a new place, and James exceeded all expectations in our home search. Not only did he navigate the tight timeline with ease, but he also went above and beyond to address any minor hiccups we encountered prior to finalizing the purchase. James demonstrated unwavering professionalism and proficiency throughout the entire process. His proactive approach and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our home-buying journey was smooth and stress-free. I am truly grateful for his dedication and expertise, which made a significant difference in our experience.
Francisco R.
Victoria is amazing!! She was so helpful and answered every question we had. She also made herself very available for info and to tour apartments while we were out of town. I’ve already recommended her to friends and they’ve had the same experience.
Lara G.
Worked with Ricardo who was super helpful. We were looking for a place in the East Villiage and needed a quick move in. Ricardo went above and beyond helping us find a place, seeing them and working feverishly to get a lease done quickly. Highly recommend Ricardo for you apartment search needs!
Mark Fidler
James was an absolute pleasure to work with. He took the time to understand what we were looking for and showed us multiple properties that ticked off all our boxes. Ultimately, we purchased a place that James knew of that we never would have discovered ourselves. I would gladly work with him and his team again and I recommend him without reservation!
Bruce B.
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