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June 16, 2008
Ditmas Park Realtors
Has anyone used Brooklyn hearth realty to sell a place or any recomendations would be appreciated.
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I'm guessing you already know this but Mary K. Gallagher is the go to agent in the area. Her only significant competition is Brooklyn Properties. Both Mary and Hal Lehrman (owner of BP) live in the area and they seem to get the best prices for their listings. Many of our neighbors have bought from them and I have yet to hear any major complaints. Barring those two, your options dwindle to Brooklyn Hearth and Julie/Kestyn. I used Brooklyn Hearth for our rental property and found them to be average but I don't know Julie enough to comment.
Posted by: fauxvic at June 16, 2008 1:53 PM
I feel like BKH has a lot more of the coop listings, while Mary K does the big Victorians, so it depends what you're selling.
I've dealt with BKH as a buyer and have found them, for the most part, to be among the more pleasant and professional brokers we've spoken to. They price things well (from the buyer's perspective, anyway!), and their listings move pretty quickly. Not much pressure tactics, which I appreciate.
Posted by: guest at June 16, 2008 2:51 PM
We're using them now for our rental and they are wonderful--fast, fair, pleasant and well-connected. The last is key for an area like Ditmas. They found us renters in less than a week--and it wasn't an easy space to get rented. Two thumbs up.
Posted by: guest at June 17, 2008 11:43 AM
Thanks for the info, are they flexible on the % of commission?
Posted by: j banks at June 17, 2008 3:39 PM
My cousin had a horrible experience with Mary K.
My cousin gave an offer on a house that was alot lower then asking. Mary K. got very upset and told my cousin that she would not even present that offer. My cousin informed her that she must present the offer no matter what the amount is! Mary K. produced the low ball offer and my cousin got the house. Mary K. was furious that she lost out on a large part of the commision and threw a fit.
Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 11:43 AM
why would a realtor care? The commission is only $6,000 per $100,000. I'm sure they'd rather move the house and pocket $60,000 than do a bunch more legwork to theoretically get an extra few thousand.
The usual concern is that realtors push lowball offers so they can move the house and get their commission.
Posted by: slick at June 19, 2008 10:19 PM
I suppose when you lowball you have to be prepared for some snotty attitute. I lowballed a greenpoint brownstone, got laughed at, then he called me back 4 months later when he couldn't move the place. My lesson was that it takes thick skin, but especially in this market, its worth a try.
Posted by: bqe1970 at July 27, 2008 7:31 PM
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