Monday, July 14, 2008

Buyer's Guide


The purchase of real estate is one of the most important transactions a person will ever make. The first step is pick out a specific areas to focus your search on. When looking at neighborhoods, check out the quality of schools, the average home prices, the major employers, and the nearby resources (fire station, library, grocery store, etc). After choosing the best area for your family, then it's time to start taking more proactive steps.
Resources for Buyers
A real estate agent will be your major resource for help and information. Your agent will be your access point for the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), which lists all available properties on the market. While many sites allow you to view the MLS, you will need an agent to actually tour the homes. Beyond simply finding you a home, your agent can often help you find a good source of financing.

Financing is a crucial step in the buying process. It's important to be pre-approved for a mortgage before looking seriously at homes. Pre-approval means that you have been fully screened by the lender and approved for a loan; this can be a huge help when the time comes to make an offer. Most sellers will go with candidates that are pre-approved, since there's less risk that the deal will fall through.

Your real estate agent will also be critical when it comes to negotiating and making your offer. The home buying process is long and involved, but with the right resources--namely, a good agent--it can be exciting and fun.

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Seller's Guide



Selling real estate is not something to take lightly. However, there are some easy steps that can help you get the maximum return on your home. The first step is to find a real estate agent to guide you through the process.
Get the Agent's Advantage


At some point in the selling process, most people consider selling the property themselves. While FSBO (For Sale By Owner) is not necessarily a bad way to go, homeowners typically do not get the same prices as professional agents. Even after factoring in an agent's fees, the amount of work it takes to sell a home tends to make an agent a worthwhile investment.

After finding a real estate agent you trust, the next critical step is pricing your home. Look around at similar houses for sale in your neighborhood and price yours in that range. Of course, the interior and exterior condition of your home will make a large difference. For example, if you've remodeled recently or have new appliances, the price will naturally increase. Your real estate agent will use the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to come up with an appropriate price; however, this will simply be a suggested price. The final decision will be up to you, which is why it pays to do a bit of comparative research.

The next step is getting your home ready to show. Open houses are critical in stirring up interest in your home, but too few sellers really take the necessary steps to make their homes buyer-friendly. For example, repainting the exterior of your home is relatively inexpensive and offers huge results in terms of curb appeal. Inside, it's best to make your home as free of clutter as possible. You may even want to rent a storage space for extra furniture and items--even your closets should look spacious. The offer(s) on your home will most likely come from open house attendants. After that, your agent will be able to handle most of the details, though the final decisions on price and sale
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About Us...

FSL has been in the Real Estate Market for over eighteen years. We have made the company a success by doing the utmost for our clients, whether you are selling, buying, or renting, by following a set of rules that make us a leader in the Real Estate Market in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. With our office located in Ozone Park and two blocks from Howard Beach, off the Belt Parkway, we are accessible to our clients.

KNOWLEDGE: As a dedicated real estate broker, with agents who are qualified to guide you in buying or selling a home, we believe in using our skills in Finance, Contracts, Negotiation and Marketing to your best advantage.

INTEGRITY: Buying or selling a home is one of the most inportant transactions in the lives of many people. Because of that, it is important that you work with someone you trust and feel is a market expert with integrity. People trust us with their most valuable asset. It's a responsibility we take very seriously. We know that your success is our success.

LOCAL EXPERTISE: We offer local expertise in a home market tailored to meet your needs. As local professionals, we know the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy. We will do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market. We will make the process as pleasurable and stress-free an experience for you as we can.

SUCCESS: We don't measure our sucess through awards received or achievements, but through the satisfaction of our clients. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, we will provide sound and trustworthy advice to help you achieve your real estate goals.

We are ready willing and able to meet with you and make your real estate dreams come true.....Ann M. Lasker.

"Teamwork is our Trademark...Making Results Not Promises"

Ann Lasker, broker and owner of Frank S. Lasker Realty Management, Inc., located in Ozone Park, believes that buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions in the lives of many. To that end, she also knows that working with market experts you can trust in the process is a key factor in buying or selling a home.

“If you are looking for the proper representation with honesty and integrity, the Lasker’s and their team of experts are your team,” Ann says with confidence.


Ann is not only the broker/owner of the company, she is also a New York State notary. She says education is the key in any business, but especially in real estate, and she holds the following designations in the company: e-PRO, ABR, CRS, SRES, etc.

FSL Realty proudly serves Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, the immediate surrounding areas and the five boroughs and Long Island.

Ann’s business ties her strongly to her valued clients and her goal is to continue to extend to you — the buyers and sellers — a level of service and attention that is not dependent on whether you are prepared to do a transaction.

The staff at FSL Realty appreciate the opportunity to serve you and have designed their website to provide you, the buyer, seller or renter, with valuable resources that can assist you in reaching your goals.

FSL Realty is located at 135-07 Crossbay Blvd. For additional information including properties, community data and school profiles, visit their website at LaskerRealty.com or call (718) 228-0077 or (718) 848-8045.