Samuel Marcus's Blog

Sales are really picking up!  As far as I can see, the New Year is off to a great start for real estate sales.  The market has adjusted but those sellers that are pricing their properties accordingly are moving on to the next phase of their life.  Those that are waiting to hear from the media tha...

16 Stoner Ave., Apt. 1DGreat Neck, NY 11021Major Price Improvement!Open HouseJanuary 13, 200812:30 - 2:30Even in today's market, properties that are priced well are selling like hot cakes!  This fantastic 1 bedroom is located in a great building close to shops, the movie theater, restaurants and ...

Huge Price Improvement!Open HouseSunday January 13, 200812:30 - 2:30We just adjusted the price of 46 Grace Avenue, Apt. 3G Great Neck, NY 11021 to $369,000!  This listing was originally asking $425,000.  That is more than a 13% reduction.  This apartment is now one of the best values on the marke...

Offer presentation is a skill that is overlooked by many.  In my opinion, offer presentation portrays the experience level of a real estate agent.  If an offer is presented well, it could make the difference between securing the property for your buyer or losing it to another that has a similar o...

In recent months, New York State has actively been working to educate real estate agents and the public about the various agency relationships and the fiduciary responsibilities that go along with them.  Effective January 1, 2008 a new disclosure form is required to be presented by the real estat...

16 Stoner Avenue, Apt. 1D Great Neck, NY 11021This fantastic apartment now has a phenomenal price. For $205,000 you can purchase a 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Great Neck. This apartment is very aggressively priced even for today's softened real estate market.Many buyers often inquire if t...

Parking in Great Neck is a commodity.  Proximity to the train station and the ability to find parking has influenced many of the buyers I have worked with in their decision to purchase a home.The Great Neck Park District owns and manages three commuter lots.  There is a daily fee to park in those...

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are all becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, so if you have a real Christmas tree give a gift to the environment and recycle it. The SCA's Planet Manhasset committee, in conjunction with Hefferin Tree Service and the Congr...

Buyers moving to the North Shore of Long Island frequently ask us about the schools. Schools are obviously important to those with school age children but may also be important to people who factor it into the potential resale value of their home.The U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, recentl...

Open HouseSaturday December 15, 20071:00 - 3:00 PMGreat Neck Terrace7 West Mill DriveGreat Neck, NY 11021$199,000This top floor, pet friendly one bedroom is one of our most aggressively priced listings. It is in fantastic condition. The apartment comes with a parking space and is located very nea...