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How Long Will My NYC Home Purchase Take?

Hey there… this is Jacob Wood, your New York City real estate broker. Let’s talk about what timeline…

Real Estate Market Report Fall 2024

Fall 2024The twelve months preceding end-of-Q3 2024 have included a number of major events that were predicted –…

Real Estate Market Report : Fall 2023

 Fall 2023The story of Manhattan’s real estate market in 2023 has been the story of rising interest rates.…

Real Estate Market Report: Summer 2023

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Jacob Wood Brooklyn neighborhood spotlight: DUMBO

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Real Estate Market Report: Winter 2023

2023Since rising interest rates began to slow market pace mid-2022, both buyers and sellers have been keenly interested…

Jacob Wood Brooklyn Neighborhood Spotlight: FT GREENE

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NYC Real Estate Market Report: Fall 2022

 Fall 20222021 yielded a surge in Manhattan real estate transactions, as pent-up demand from the prior year’s shutdown…

How will the Fed's recent rate increase affect …

Resilient NYC Real Estate MarketIf you’re like most of my clients, you have concerns about how the Federal…

From handshake to contract 🤝✍️
You’ve accepted an offer—now what?
Here’s how to move FAST from “contract out” to “contract signed” in NYC without losing your deal:

📝 Get due diligence docs early
⚖️ Choose a Manhattan-savvy attorney
🔧 Fix issues before they blow up
📞 Daily follow-ups = no room for delays

It’s all in the prep—and the follow-through.
#nycrealestate #homebuyingtips #boardapproval #nycproperty #realestateguide #jacobwoodre From handshake to contract 🤝✍️ You’ve accepted an offer—now what? Here’s how to move FAST from “contract out” to “contract signed” in NYC without losing your deal: 📝 Get due diligence docs early ⚖️ Choose a Manhattan-savvy attorney 🔧 Fix issues before they blow up 📞 Daily follow-ups = no room for delays It’s all in t… 🗽 buying in nyc? your first offer isn’t just about price — it’s about positioning.
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here’s how to stand out 🧠💼
📌 know the submarket’s average negotiability
📌 understand the seller’s situation
📌 use a strong financial statement + preapproval
📌 be flexible on closing terms
📌 hire a local real estate attorney

you’re not just negotiating the deal — you’re selling yourself as the one to pick.

#nycrealestate #realestatetips #homebuyingtips 🗽 buying in nyc? your first offer isn’t just about price — it’s about positioning. ⁠ here’s how to stand out 🧠💼 📌 know the submarket’s average negotiability 📌 understand the seller’s situation 📌 use a strong financial statement + preapproval 📌 be flexible on closing terms 📌 hire a local real estate attorney you’re not… ✨🏙️ Quickly In-Contract! ✨

That was fast! 211 West 10th St 2A is officially off the market! 🏡💫

This pre-war charmer with exposed brick + tons of character (asking 💵 $1.1M) found its match. Congrats to my clients on the next chapter! 🎉🔑

#westvillage #nycrealestate #incontract #justlistednyc #jacobwoodre 1 ✨🏙️ Quickly In-Contract! ✨ That was fast! 211 West 10th St 2A is officially off the market! 🏡💫 This pre-war charmer with exposed brick + tons of character (asking 💵 $1.1M) found its match. Congrats to my clients on the next chapter! 🎉🔑 #westvillage #nycrealestate #incontract #justlistednyc #jacobwoodre 💰 Selling in NYC? Your asking price can make or break your sale. Here’s how to use strategy—not guesswork—to price your home and negotiate like a pro.👇

📌 Identify your ideal buyer
📌 Understand submarket data
📌 Know your leverage (and timing!)
📌 Avoid pricing just above buyer ceilings
📌 Use psychology + comps, not wishful thinking

⏰ First 30 days = your prime window. Let’s make it count.

🎯 Selling + buying at the same time? I've got a plan for that too.

#realestateguide #nycrealestate #homebuyingtips 💰 Selling in NYC? Your asking price can make or break your sale. Here’s how to use strategy—not guesswork—to price your home and negotiate like a pro.👇 📌 Identify your ideal buyer 📌 Understand submarket data 📌 Know your leverage (and timing!) 📌 Avoid pricing just above buyer ceilings 📌 Use psychology + comps, not wish… The right team makes all the difference. 🏛

When you're buying in NYC, your attorney and mortgage banker can make or break your deal.

Here’s how to choose wisely:

🔑 Go LOCAL—Manhattan co-op pros only
⏳ Choose EARLY—not when you’re already in contract
🤝 Ask your agent (me!) for solid recs

Deals fall apart every day because someone used their cousin the divorce lawyer or a random banker from the branch. Let’s not be that buyer.

#nycrealestate #mortgageadvice #realestateattorney The right team makes all the difference. 🏛 When you're buying in NYC, your attorney and mortgage banker can make or break your deal. Here’s how to choose wisely: 🔑 Go LOCAL—Manhattan co-op pros only ⏳ Choose EARLY—not when you’re already in contract 🤝 Ask your agent (me!) for solid recs Deals fall apart every day b…
jacobwoodre From handshake to contract 🤝✍️ You’ve accepted an offer—now what? Here’s how to move FAST from “contract out” to “contract signed” in NYC without losing your deal: 📝 Get due diligence docs early ⚖️ Choose a Manhattan-savvy attorney 🔧 Fix issues before they blow up 📞 Daily follow-ups = no room for delays It’s all in the prep—and the follow-through. #nycrealestate #homebuyingtips #boardapproval #nycproperty #realestateguide #jacobwoodre
jacobwoodre 🗽 buying in nyc? your first offer isn’t just about price — it’s about positioning. ⁠ here’s how to stand out 🧠💼 📌 know the submarket’s average negotiability 📌 understand the seller’s situation 📌 use a strong financial statement + preapproval 📌 be flexible on closing terms 📌 hire a local real estate attorney you’re not just negotiating the deal — you’re selling yourself as the one to pick. #nycrealestate #realestatetips #homebuyingtips
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jacobwoodre ✨🏙️ Quickly In-Contract! ✨ That was fast! 211 West 10th St 2A is officially off the market! 🏡💫 This pre-war charmer with exposed brick + tons of character (asking 💵 $1.1M) found its match. Congrats to my clients on the next chapter! 🎉🔑 #westvillage #nycrealestate #incontract #justlistednyc #jacobwoodre
Congratulations 👏👏
jacobwoodre 💰 Selling in NYC? Your asking price can make or break your sale. Here’s how to use strategy—not guesswork—to price your home and negotiate like a pro.👇 📌 Identify your ideal buyer 📌 Understand submarket data 📌 Know your leverage (and timing!) 📌 Avoid pricing just above buyer ceilings 📌 Use psychology + comps, not wishful thinking ⏰ First 30 days = your prime window. Let’s make it count. 🎯 Selling + buying at the same time? I've got a plan for that too. #realestateguide #nycrealestate #homebuyingtips
jacobwoodre The right team makes all the difference. 🏛 When you're buying in NYC, your attorney and mortgage banker can make or break your deal. Here’s how to choose wisely: 🔑 Go LOCAL—Manhattan co-op pros only ⏳ Choose EARLY—not when you’re already in contract 🤝 Ask your agent (me!) for solid recs Deals fall apart every day because someone used their cousin the divorce lawyer or a random banker from the branch. Let’s not be that buyer. #nycrealestate #mortgageadvice #realestateattorney