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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.
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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.
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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
Working with Victoria to find an apartment virtually was a fantastic experience. She took the time to understand my needs, provided detailed virtual tours, and offered great insights into different neighborhoods. Her responsiveness and transparency made me feel completely at ease, especially when it came time to sign a lease for a place I had never seen in person. I never felt rushed or uncertain; Victoria ensured I had all the information I needed to make a confident decision. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy broker, especially for virtual searches, I highly recommend Victoria!
Ashley B.
My experience with James and Victoria from the Finelli team was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we began discussing my needs, they were attentive, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local market. Their communication was outstanding, always keeping me informed and promptly answering any questions I had. They were incredibly patient and never pushy, taking the time to truly understand my preferences and priorities. Beyond their professionalism, James and Victoria demonstrated a genuine passion for helping me find the perfect apartment. They went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule (I had a very limited time to find a place, as I was moving from Canada and only had 4 days to see places in person), offered valuable insights that helped me make informed decisions, and ultimately secured me an apartment in the neighborhood I wanted! I wholeheartedly recommend James and Victoria to anyone in need of real estate expertise. Their dedication, market knowledge, and friendly demeanor make them a true pleasure to work with. They made what can be a stressful process enjoyable and successful!
Whitney Taylor-Maisano
Victoria is so fantastic!! She was great to work with, and she had excellent restaurant recommendations. We found a lovely apartment with Victoria's help. I HIGHLY recommend working with her.
Caitlyn Collins
Ricardo was amazing to work with! He quickly found us a great apartment that perfectly fit our needs and made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Ryan RoseMoor
Amazing experience with Ricardo while he helped my roommates and I find a 3 bed apartment during a crazy busy summer season. He went above and beyond to find us a place that met all our needs and it was a great success. Highly recommend Ricardo and The Finelli Team!
Sid H.
Had the most fantastic experience working with James to secure my Brooklyn apartment! James made the entire process from touring to move-in day flow seamlessly and with such ease. Every question and request I had throughout the process was met with incredibly kind, helpful, and timely replies. Cannot recommend him enough and would absolutely work with him again! Thank you James!
Kristina S.
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