Who should I hire to sell my house in Roslyn, NY?

To sell a house in Roslyn, NY, hire a licensed agent whose closed sales in your own village you can check, who prices from comparable closed sales rather than an online estimate, and who puts the marketing plan, listing term, cancellation terms and commission in a written agreement. Confirm the license in the New York Department of State's public license search, and expect the State's agency disclosure form before you sign a listing agreement.

Is there an official ranking of real estate agents in Roslyn or on Long Island?

The State's public record of a real estate agent in Roslyn or anywhere on Long Island is the license. The New York Department of State's public license search shows the license type, status, expiration date and the business the agent works under, and nothing about sales. Agent rankings and awards come from private publishers and associations, so open the issuer's own page, check the year and category, and ask what was measured.

What is the difference between an exclusive right to sell and an exclusive agency listing in New York?

Under the explanation New York requires in 19 NYCRR 175.24, an exclusive right to sell listing means the seller owes the listing broker the agreed commission even if the seller or another broker finds the buyer. An exclusive agency listing means the seller owes no commission when the seller finds the buyer, but owes commissions to both the selling broker and the listing broker when another broker finds the buyer.

Are real estate commissions negotiable in New York?

Yes. The New York Department of State states that a real estate broker's commission is not regulated by statute or regulation, so the amount and terms are negotiable and should be agreed before a home is listed. Since August 17, 2024, under the NAR settlement practice changes, REALTORS and MLS participants working with sellers must also disclose in conspicuous language that broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.

How do I check a New York real estate license?

To check a New York real estate license, use the Department of State's eAccessNY Public License Search, which is free. Search by name, by license number, or by license type within a city or county. The results show the license type, number, status and expiration date, and the detail page shows the practice location and the business name the licensee works under, which identifies the brokerage.

What is the New York State agency disclosure form?

The New York State Disclosure Form for Buyer and Seller, form DOS-1736-f, explains whether a real estate agent represents the seller, the buyer, or both as a dual agent, and the duties each role carries. Real Property Law section 443 requires a listing agent to give the form to a seller before a listing agreement is signed and to obtain a signed acknowledgment. The form states that it is not a contract.

Can a New York listing agreement renew automatically?

No. Under 19 NYCRR 175.15, a New York real estate broker may not be a party to an exclusive listing contract that automatically continues beyond the fixed termination date set in the contract. The length of the term and any early cancellation right are negotiated, so a seller should read both, along with any clause about sales after the listing ends, before signing.

Who leads The Scout Residential Team at Compass?

The Scout Residential Team at Compass is led by co-founders and team principals Liza Bendett and Melanie Cogan, both Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers at Compass. The team works from 69 Roslyn Road in Roslyn, NY 11577, and the team line is (516) 200-1098. Liza Bendett is a 2024 recipient of the Long Island Board of REALTORS YPN 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Award.

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