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All over the country, we hear talk of the “retail apocalypse.” Brands that once thrived, from Wet Seal to Borders, have closed their doors for good. Generations-long Staples like Sears, Macy’s, Sam’s Club, and JC Penny continue to shutter stores nationwide to avoid bankruptcy.

These once powerful chains have buckled from competition against online retailers. In many cases it’s impossible to match the lower prices and convenience of Amazon and other online shops. 

The retail apocalypse officially reigned in during 2016 when major retailers closed thousands of stores across the country. But the seeds were sown long before that year. Brick and mortar stores have been feeling the pressure increasing for a long time along with the rising popularity…

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Well here we are again- live and with a super important topic: Real Estate Video!

Live on Facebook, Anthony Licciardello and Hannah Jay discuss a passion: just why real estate video is so important today, and remains so in the advent of virtual tours. Though rising in popularity, virtual tours have a major downside, and we talk about why we believe they are not a good way to promote a home online.

We also talk about aerial drone video - a longtime passion of Anthony's. RealEstateSINY.com was one of the very first companies out there to recognize the importance of aerial video. It gives a sophisticated edge to property marketing that goes beyond just the flash and "wow" factor. We can actually show you the surrounding neighborhood this way. For a…

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Best practices for getting your home seen by buyers - does this intimidate you? It doesn't have to be this way!

In the digital age, it is more important than ever to present your home in a nice light. The important of beautiful photos, social media, and well written descriptions should not be overlooked. Everything is out there for the public to see- friends, family, but most importantly, buyers who choose whether or not to bid on your home based on its presentation.

As part of a live Facebook segment, Broker and Co-Owner Anthony Licciardello is interviewed by PR Developer Hannah Jay on the best ways to market a home. You won't want to miss out on our many years of wisdom in this area, helping you avoid making the same mistakes we have seen so many…

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When you see a home for sale, how did the seller arrive at that value? How can we go about pricing our homes well? The answer lies in a human element- not just a computer.

RealEstateSINY.com broker and co-owner Anthony Licciardello discusses with correspondant Hannah Jay the nitty gritty of our custom value platform SI-Dex. We talk about local values and how you must have an in-depth understanding for the right data. Most importantly, transparency from smart real estate agents who are there for your best interests.

A computer might be smart, but simply can't know as much as a realtor who dedicates their life to walking the streets they sell homes on, listening to client needs, and holding their hands throughout the years. Markets change,…

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98 Burke Avenue Photo

Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 98 Burke Ave

Saturday December 9th from 12-2pm

Sunday December 10th from 11-1 pm

Directions: Victory Blvd to Burke Ave

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom single family detached home located in Travis . Great house for oversized family. Enter into beautiful large living room with fireplace. Hard wood floors throughout living room. Large kitchen with Stainless Steel  appliances. Sliders exit to nice size yard. 1/2 bath. Stairs lead to 3 nice sized bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout. The master has a private bath. Separate side entrance leads to a room & private 3/4 bath. House has built in garage.  See  you there!

 

For more information on this home please…

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 150 Kell Avenue Photo

Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 150 Kell Ave

Saturday December 9th 2017 12-2pm

Sunday December 10th 2017 from 2-4 pm

Directions: Victory Blvd to Kell Ave

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 6 bedroom , 3 bathroom two family detached home located in Westerleigh. Oversized legal 2 family with finished walk out basement. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, living room, full bathroom. 1st floor has 3 bedrooms, living room, full bathroom. Access to basement that has kitchen, 3/4 bathroom, 3 roomsshopping plaza to be built . Come and see in person.

 

For more information on this home please contact Elizabeth Del Priore 917-816-1519 and Nicola Papandrea 917-282-8915

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Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 35 Milbank Road

Saturday December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd from 10:30- 11:30 am

Directions: Cedar Grove St to Milbank Road

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 2 bedroom , 1 bathroom bungalow located in New Dorp Beach. Completely renovated from top to bottom with “smart” features. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Open concept kitchen with granite counters is perfect for entertaining. Built in surround sound, radio, & high-hats. Custom built bathroom with high tech features. Dual entrance to master bedroom. New Heat/Central Ac, New siding & roof, 2 nice sized bedrooms. Walk to Cedar grove Close to transportation & the Boulevard shopping plaza to be built . Come and see in person.

 

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Separating the emotion isn’t easy in home selling, but the consequences of not managing them can have huge consequences.

When talking to many homeowners one of the resounding conversations that repeats themselves is, “I put my house on the market last year and someone offered me ten thousand dollars below my asking price of $475,000. I was insulted, and I said no way."

Later on weeks and sometimes months, and even years later I’ve had many sellers confide in me, “If I would have known then what I know now, I would have jumped on it.” Unfortunately, it's a conversation that is playing across dinner tables for as long as real estate has existed.

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Emotion runs high on personal property. It can have consequences.

Sometimes a seller hears an…

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Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 278 Grasmere Drive

Saturday  November 18th 2017 12-2

Sunday November 19th 2017 11-1

Directions: Hylan Blvd to Fingerboard Road to Grasmere Drive

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family , attached home  located in Grasmere . Oversized Condo in the most desirable “Hills of Grasmere”. Completely renovated open concept will make you fall in love. Hardwood floors throughout with custom built kitchen with large island overlooking living room/ Dining area. Glass tile backsplash. High hats throughout. Stainless steel appliances. 1/2 bathroom. Sliders to balcony. 2nd floor is currently set up as 2 large bedrooms, but can easily be converted back to 3 bedrooms. New…

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Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 35 Milbank Road

Saturday November 18th 2017 from 2-3pm

Directions: Cedar Grove St to Milbank Road

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 2 bedroom , 1 bathroom bungalow located in New Dorp Beach. Come and see in person

 

For more information on this home please contact Elizabeth Del Priore 917-816-1519 and Nicola Papandrea 917-282-8915

 

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