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I’ve received an offer from a prospective buyer to purchase my apartment and the terms require that I accept a mortgage contingency. Should I agree to this? Why or why not?

In a standard purchase & sale contract, what is considered a “fixture” that would stay in the apartment and be included in the sale of the property?

What is good advice for selecting the right real estate agent to work with to sell my condo or co-op apartment?

How much is my landlord allowed to increase my rent at the time of lease renewal for my market-rate apartment (non-rent stabilized)? Is there a standard percentage or range?

Are landlords ever willing to negotiate the monthly rent and accept lower offers when a prospective renter submits an application?

This is purely a case-by-case situation.  There are many factors that could apply, but obviously a full offer on the asking price will generally give you best chance at securing the apartment...

If I’m selling my apartment, what “fixture” items are required to stay in the unit for the buyer and what can I take with me? Are there any exceptions?

What are some strategies for effectively negotiating down a rent increase with my landlord at the time of lease renewal?

Are broker fees for a rental apartment negotiable?

Yes.  By law, broker fees in New York are negotiable.  However, there are two sides to a negotiation and both parties must be satisfied with the agreed upon amount or there is...

If the seller requests to include a “sale-leaseback” provision to the contract, being allowed to maintain possession of the property as a renter after the closing, do you recommend I agree to that as the purchaser? What potential problems could arise?

Do landlords allow prospective tenants to make changes to a lease before signing it?

Generally, large landlords do not allow tenants to make modifications to a lease prior to signing.  Most use standard lease forms like REBNY or Blumberg that they are comfortable with and thus...