All Real Estate Companies are not the same.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Rental transactions today commonly exceed $6,000 at closing.  Buying a home can easily be millions of dollars. If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Well, the same should be said if you needed help finding a place to call Home.  When not just any rat infested, termite infected, no hot water again apartment will do.  Other brokers run you around in circles till you get so fed up or run out of time that you are forced to settle for a less then perfect apartment.  Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be crazy not to consider The Manhattan Group to help secure your next Home. 

But if you're still not convinced of the value of the Manhattan Group here are more reasons to use one of our extraordinary Representatives:

For Rentals, Sales, or Selling your Property

1. Your Manhattan Group Agent can help you determine your renting power – Some landlords and management company’s often require your income exceed (40x) or even upwards of (50x) times the monthly rent.  If you give one of our specially trained Agents some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can help you find the home that best fits your financial situation.
2. Your Manhattan Group Agent has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your specially trained agent to find you the Home that you know you deserve.  The lack of a MLS system in Manhattan truly means whatever your broker has is what you get.  We here at The Manhattan Group will gladly co-broke any listing to find you the exact home you are looking for.
3. The Manhattan Group can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who work for the Manhattan Group have access to a variety of informational resources. Agents can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are several things you'll want to know and we can help you answer any question you throw at us.
4. The Manhattan Group can help you negotiate. There are a countless number of negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, terms, date of possession vs. actually lease signing and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are committed to living in the Home of your dreams. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
5. The Manhattan Group provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area your Agent can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do any necessary investigations and provide you with written reports.
6. The Manhattan Group can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.
7. Your Manhattan Group Agent can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing, questions will undoubtedly arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most people. Your Manhattan Group representative is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing.
8. The Manhattan Group can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.
9. When selling your home, your Specific Agent can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.
10. Your Manhattan Group Agent markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your Agent can recommend repairs or aesthetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. Your Agent markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many cases a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your Agent will act as a coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REBNY Code of Ethics requires Members to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.
11. Your Manhattan Group representative will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. Our studies show that 83% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your Manhattan Group Agent, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your Agent will as a rule prescreen and accompany only qualified prospects through your property.
12. Many Condo and Co-op rentals require board packages and interviews.  The Manhattan Group can help you complete your proposal without compromising your deal. Knowing what to say and what to write are key in passing a tough Condo, or Co-op board.  The initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of waiting and endless paperwork.  Let us make your transition a smooth enjoyable process.  Our representatives can help you write a legally binding, up to date agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.