Buyer Representation

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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.

How an Expert Buyer's Agent Makes All the Difference

Your journey to finding the perfect home deserves dedicated, expert representation. Read on for practical advice and market perspectives directly from our agents, all aimed at one thing: achieving the best possible outcome for you.

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

Find an Agent

Choosing the right agent and assembling your team of real estate professionals makes all the difference. We'll go over whats most important to you and discuss the many benefits buyers have working with Compass and our team.

02

Financial Preparation

After we've discussed some of your home-buying goals, we'll review your financials and help you prepare with your best foot forward.  Our team has relationships at almost every major bank and we'll make sure you will get the most competitive rates.

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

We will assess the fair market value of your prospective home and craft a competitive offer to initiate negotiations with the seller. By leveraging Compass's $1.6 billion technology platform, we provide data-driven market analysis and employ our proven negotiation skills to secure the best possible terms and price for you.

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Home availiable on Compass.com as of March, 2025

05

Contract Negotiation & Signing

Legal counsel plays a key role in reviewing the contract. A contract deposit is typically required at signing. We will collaborate closely with your attorney, guide you through understanding contract terms and manage the due diligence process.

06

Home Inspection

Highly recommended, whether you are purchasing a turnkey new development of pre-war co-op, 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

We'll make sure your lender has everything they need to qualify the loan and will stay in close contact throughout the underwriting process. We'll make sure your appraiser has they key details to reflect our accurate pricing.

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.

09

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!

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Investing Billions in Tech to Find Your Next Home

Join The Finelli Team on Compass One

With Compass One, you're equipped with cutting-edge real estate technology, ensuring you're always a step ahead. Compass has invested over $1.6 billion in technology over the past decade and continues to spend more than $100 million annually on research and development to simplify the buying process for you.
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We had the pleasure of working with James recently and we highly recommend him! James was patient, very knowledgeable, and was instrumental in making a smooth transaction happen.
Shivapriya Balasubramanian
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!
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Bruce B.
We had the pleasure of working with James recently and we highly recommend him! James was patient, very knowledgeable, and was instrumental in making a smooth transaction happen.
Shivapriya Balasubramanian
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!
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