Some teams strive for maximum headcount, we strive for maximum intelligence. Our team is comprised of exceptional agents with previously successful careers in law, finance, business and marketing, all of whom bring these unique skills and perspectives to the table.
We want all of our clients to love the home they purchase. So, in all cases, we tell it like it is. If we think a house isn't a good fit, we'll let you know. If we see red flags, we'll point them out. We understand our role is to advise and advocate on your behalf even if that means telling you something you don't want to hear.
This is one of the most expensive assets you'll purchase in your lifetime so it's important to have business-savvy experts by your side. Our team of highly educated and experienced agents have an eye for detail and understand how to navigate the unexpected twists and turns of real estate transactions.
All of our clients aspire to be part of the same communities in which we live, work and play. As such, post-closing, we aim to help our clients to become fully integrated into the local community by connecting them with all manner of local resources including property managers, gardeners, landscapers, pool installers, contractors, etc.
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Once you've completed our buyer questionnaire, we'll arrange for an initial consultation during which ask more questions to gain a complete understanding of your specific search parameters. If we both feel that it's a good fit, we'll start working together in earnest.
We’ll set up a Collection (Compass’ collaborative search function) which will include off-market listings only available to Compass clients as well as all of the publicly available listings. Both the agent and client can mark properties as favorites, participate in an ongoing dialogue that lives with the respective property and hone the Collection so that just properties of interest remain front and center.
In a competitive environment, this is one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle. We'll help you craft an effective offer, often with provisions that protect you while at the same time position you and your offer in the best light possible. Ultimately, we want you to stand out as the best option for the seller and we have a very good track record at doing so.
We'll introduce you to a list of trusted inspectors and accompany you to the inspection and then help you to digest the findings in the report and decide how to proceed depending on the nature and potential cost of any issues. In some cases, we'll help to negotiate repairs or reductions in price, all of which will be included in the contract.
Once inspection is complete, the attorneys get involved. If you don't have an attorney, we'll provide excellent local recommendations. For most transactions, the negotiation of the purchase agreement happens rather quickly. And, as a general rule, once you're in contract, the onus shifts to the lender (if you're financing) and the title company to push the ball forward. During this phase of the transaction, we'll help shepherd the transaction over any road bumps or unexpected obstacles to get you to closing.
On the day of closing we'll be with you for the final walkthrough to test all of the systems and make sure that you're getting the house for which you bargained. Post-closing, we'll continue to be a local resource for you providing recommendations for services, places to eat and explore.
There are a number of threshold questions to consider when deciding to buy a home in the country.
The Fresh Air Team, a Compass-affiliated boutique real estate team based in Accord, NY, understands what buyers are looking for because the Fresh Air Team is comprised of city dwellers with second homes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. It's one of the reasons we're ranked the #1 boutique real estate team in the Catskills and Hudson Valley (based on Google Reviews).
The Fresh Air Team serves buyers interested in Ulster county (Accord, Stone Ridge, High Falls, Kerhonkson, Olivebridge, Woodstock, Gardiner, Shokan, Hurley, etc.), Dutchess County (Rhinebeck, Millbrook, Pine Plains, etc.) Columbia County (Hudson, Germantown, Tivoli, Ghent, Chatham, Hillsdale), Greene County (Windham, Hunter, etc.) Sullivan County (Livingston Manor, Roscoe, etc.) and Delaware County (Roxbury, Bovina, etc.)
Buyers complete a buyer questionnaire, after which the Fresh Air Team will schedule an initial consultation to understand your specific search parameters on a granular level after which the Fresh Air Team will set up a Collection on Compass (a proprietary collaborative search tool).
Yes. Buyers for whom the Fresh Air Team sets up a Collection on Compass, includes both off-market listings available only to Compass clients as well as all publicly available listings.
The Fresh Air Team helps buyers analyze the existing market data and craft effective, competitive offers with provisions that protect the buyer while positioning them favorably against other bidders in the negotiation.
Yes. The Fresh Air Team introduces buyers to trusted local inspectors, attends the inspection and helps negotiate repairs or price reductions when issues are found.
Post-NAR settlement, most sellers in the Catskills and Hudson Valley continue to offer to pay buyer's agent compensation. However, in the rare instance where that is not the case, the buyers pay the Fresh Air Team's commission as per the terms of a buyer representation agreement.
The Fresh Air Team specializes in working with city dwellers looking to buy middle to high-end, luxury second homes within 2.5 hours of New York City with a focus on properties that help buyers connect to nature and a farm-to-table lifestyle while having access to local towns that have restaurants, shops and other desired amenities.
After closing, Fresh Air Team continues to serve as a local resource, connecting buyers with property managers, contractors, gardeners and other local service providers.
