Samuel Marcus's Blog

The Great Neck Chamber of Commerce holds a monthly breakfast which is open to the public to attend. I have attended several of these breakfasts and have found them a great place to network. They usually have a guest speaker at the breakfast as well. The next breakfast is scheduled for Thursday De...

In my service area on the North Shore of Long Island which includes Great Neck, Manhasset, North Hills, Port Washington, Roslyn and Jericho, buyers, sellers and Realtors are finally catching on to why it makes sense to be a Buyer's Broker.Buyer's agency is successfully used in most parts of the c...

I joined the active rain community about a week ago.  I was unsure of what it really was and how it would effect me other than giving me google juice.  I am quickly becoming addicted to reading all of your blogs and doing some blogging of my own.  I have also been pleasently suprised by the conta...

Great Neck Terrace7 West Mill DriveGreat Neck, NY 11021$199,000This one bedroom Great Neck Terrace apartment is one our hottest listings. It is a recent listing and is being shown more than any other that we have in Great Neck Terrace. It is in move in condition and very aggressively priced.For m...

This is my first year as a Manhasset resident.  I am looking forward to meeting my new neighbors and friends at the tree lighting on December 7th at the Plandome Road Bandstand at 4:15 P.M.The annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is sponsored by the Manhasset Park District in partner...

Many of the buyers that I have recently been working with have stated that they have a basic formula of offering 15 - 20% below the asking price of a property.  They say that everything they have read has advised them to play hard ball because it is more of a buyers market than a sellers market. ...

An aggressive marketing plan which includes a high level of internet marketing is essential to obtain the highest price possible for a house. Every buyer that is looking for a home in an area and price range should be aware that house is for sale. However, it takes more than just marketing to sel...

In my market area which includes Great Neck, Manhasset, North Hills, Port Washington and Roslyn, the media has painted a picture of doom and gloom in the real estate market. Many buyers are reluctant to purchase a new home for fear that the market is going to completely crash and they will lose t...

25 Park PlaceGreat Neck, NY 1102125 Park Place Great Neck, NY 11021 "The Dorset" is one of my favorite buildings.  Park Place is a tree lined residential street and as close to the center of town as you can get.  The building is located next to the Grace Avenue Park and is 2 blocks to the train s...

 Janet and I sell many co-ops especially in Great Neck.  Many times our buyers tell us that they are reluctant to purchase a co-op because they have heard horror stories about Boards rejecting applicants without giving a reason.  Although co-op Boards are not required to state their requirements ...