Summer is Sailing by...

SUMMERTIME REAL ESTATE TIPS!

Sellers: Don't forget the outside..It's all about curb appeal!! During the summer perfect maintenance of your landscaping and outdoor areas is critical if you want to find the right buyer! Power wash your decks, add a coat of paint if need be and by all means keep that lawn mowed and watered especially with the harsh summer sun beating down. Small outdoor clean up measures will set you ahead of the pack. That being said, make it your business to know your competition. Be aware of the other houses in your neighborhood that are for sale and what their strong points are; knowing what you are up against is a huge value so that you can highlight the strong points that you have at your home and accentuate them to bring that cash buyer right over to your place!

Buyers: Don't forget the inside..don't get distracted! You may fall in love with a perfectly landscaped lawn and pool area. You may visualize yourself on the deck, sitting in a lounge with a big margarita..However, make it a point to not let it distract you from carefully looking at interior features and important structural items that may need to be addressed before you buy!
ALSO..Remember what you are looking for! It is easy to get lost with all the houses on the market giving you many options. Set reasonable goals for yourself . Make sure you stay within your budget and find the things that are MOST important to you. If you have your heart set on a water view..don't get distracted by an amazing kitchen (especially if you aren't planning to cook!) If you want a pool, don't let someone talk you into a hot tub..not the same, never will be.
Most importantly, the summer season in Montauk lasts about 12 weeks and while it's a beautiful, amazing time, the house you buy should bring you joy for 12 months of the year. Look for things you may want in the off season ie. a nice fireplace, good insulation and windows that are not going to be drafty. Have foresight and you won't be disappointed with your ultimate choice and if you don't see what it is that works, don't let the allure of the summer pressure you into buying now. The fall will bring a host of new listings to choose from...

Happy Fourth of July!

If you're reading this then you've found our new blog and our new website!

We are so excited as a family owned and opperated real estate company to 

have a brand new website with some cool new features..enjoy!

Naturally, as a pilot, my favorite link is the aerial tour of Montauk. I highly

recommend you check it out!

We've also just renovated our office on the Plaza in Montauk, so stop in and 

say hello and tell us what you think of the new decor!..very exciting.

And that's not all that's exciting! The real estate market in Montauk is heating

up right along with the weather! There has been lots of action. Older listings 

that were listed for what seemed for ages, have sold and closed and many new 

listings are coming on every day! It's really been a wild ride and interest rates

are still low. Stop by or call us and we can tell you what's available. Since

we've been on the Montauk scene for so long we get a wide variety of good 

listings and you get that boutique experience when you shop with us. Buying
a home is one of the most important choices you will make and you will want to 
put yourself in the hands of someone that really knows and is invested with the community.

We have a great starter home just reduced to 650k and a beautiful ocean view lot, 
ready to
build your dream home for 995k.
Don't wait..get it while it's hot and before the rates climb again. 

I promise you won't be disappointed. 

HAPPY FOURTH & 
 PLEASE PARTY RESPONSIBLY!

-Nancy K.