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Members of the Haute Residence Network share their insight into the benefits of having a real estate professional handle your home's sale instead of doing a "For sale by owner" on your own.

"Homeowners benefit from using a Realtor because they will ultimately make more money and have a less stressful transaction. Realtors bring to the table years of experience in determining the right asking price, marketing the property for maximum exposure, negotiating the contract, and avoiding contract pitfalls." - Jennifer Brilliant, Bal Harbour/Bay Harbor Islands/Surfside, FL.

"Do you tell your doctor what your diagnosis is and how to treat yourself? No. So why would you think real estate is any different? You need expertise!" - Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL.

"Negotiations, marketing, paperwork... it's a full-time job, and you already have one. Great agents earn their keep and then some." - Tim Durkovic, Pasadena, CA.

"An experienced real estate agent like a physician or lawyer helps a homeowner navigate challenges and obstacles in the home selling process." - Wendy Gragg, Santa Barbara, CA.

"Access to the MLS, knowledgeable about market pricing and will have an accurate and unbiased listing price of your property. A full understanding of the entire real estate transaction from negotiating offers, verifying a buyer's creditworthiness, negotiating the physical inspection, overseeing the timeframes, monitoring the title and approval processes to ultimately bring all parties to a successful closing.  Nationwide statistics show that, with a realtor, you net 15% more than without one. Don’t sell yourself short." - Connie Huergo, Palm Beach Coast/Palm Beach Islands, FL.

"A skilled real estate agent has access to a far greater reach to market the property not just to consumers but to the other essential customer— other real estate agents who represent buyers looking at your property." - Robin Kencel, Greenwich, CT.

"Serious buyers of luxury homes overwhelmingly choose to work with a professional when buying a home. These qualified buyers look for homes that are listed with licensed professionals.” - Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

"Seasoned career realtors have the expertise, network connections, marketing avenues, and experience of obtaining the highest and best prices for one of their largest investments - their home." - Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina.

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” - Mark Salmon in South Tahoe, CA, quoted Red Adair, American Oil Well Firefighter.

"I think the seller nets more money many times by hiring a listing agent; it's good business." - Michael Stanco, North Shore, Long Island, NY.

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Connecticut

534 & 536 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831, listed by Robin Kencel

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"With no signs of the usual market slowdown at year-end, it looks like the buying wave that has characterized Greenwich in 2020 will continue in 2021.  Even with a vaccine on the horizon, buyers seem to be rethinking lifestyle and options, and Greenwich ticks a lot of boxes for Manhattanites." - Robin Kencel, Greenwich, CT.

New Jersey

Saddle River, NJ 07458, listed by Vicki Gaily

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"We are experiencing a surge in real estate sales for the past 3 months with a lower than normal inventory in active listings in most price ranges. November and December can slow down in normal times, but have shown no signs of doing that now.  I anticipate this will continue well into 2021." - Vicki Gaily, Bergen County, NJ.

184 Harrow Road, Westfield, NJ 07090, listed by Frank D. Isoldi

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"The inventory in Westfield remains historically low, my prediction for 2021 is a very strong 1st quarter for sure.  We are still seeing a big movement of buyers coming from Manhattan, Jersey City, Hoboken and Brooklyn looking for the lifestyle that Westfield has to offer." - Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ.

New York

One57, 157 West 57 Street, #32F, New York, NY 10019, listed by Elliot Bogod

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"We will see a lot of foreclosures in 2021, but they will not going to be processed until mid of 2021 and we don’t expect real estate market to crash as a lot of money chasing deals. Real estate is an alternative to the stock market and a good investment in expected inflation environment. Manhattan real estate was a proven niche of most liquid real estate in the country and we have a good feeling it will remain strong for years to come.

The Upper West Side is a desirable place to reside and invest and has attracted a lot of attention from developers, investors, and residents. It has never had such a large inventory of apartments and townhouses on sale.

In 2021 we will see more deals happening and inventory absorption rate will increase. People will take advantage of the choices the market is offering and very low mortgage rates and a variety of bank mortgage programs offered. 2021 will be another year of the truly buyer’s market and we are at Broadway Realty are happy to represent the most qualified buyers in pursue of great deals that Manhattan has to offer.

We will see hot deals, move-in ready and our price forecast is very positive as we are no longer in the price bubble and see more and more affordable deals." - Elliot Bogod, Upper West Side, NY.

12 & 15 West Dune Road, East Hampton, NY 11937, listed by James Petrie

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"The real estate market in the Hamptons will continue to be strong through 2021. Working from a home office has become acceptable across industries allowing for permanent or semi-permanent relocation to areas once looked at as summer vacation destinations. Covid has changed the way people live and the Hamptons will continue to benefit." - James Petrie, East Hampton, NY.

35 Brookville Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545, listed by the Stanco-Misiti Team

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"Values on Long Island are stable and trending higher.  In 2021, expecting inventory to loosen up on the North Shore and more properties to hit the market. Low-interest rates continue to stimulate buyer demand. Home is your sanctuary. But so much more now when mixing lifestyle and work there." - Michael Stanco, North Shore, Long Island, NY.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, and Southern California.

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