On July 14, 2018 a
Exhibit,Appendix
was filed
involving a dispute between
Ellyn Berk,
Pamela Goldstein,
Paul Benjamin,
Tony Berk,
and
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.,
for Commercial Division
in the District Court of Westchester County.
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FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018
FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018
7/3/2018 Choosing an Agent
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018
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ColdwellBankerHomes.com
Choosing an Agent
Buying a home is one of the most rewarding experiences any of us will ever have. It can also be
one of the most challenging. Professional expertise and services can be a big help throughout the
buying process.
you' you'
If re buying a home for the firsttime, the process may seem overwhelming. And even ifyou've been through it
several times, every move isdifferent, and presents new challenges. This iswhy we recommend finding an agent
affiliated with Coldwell Banker who's an expert in your area.
One clear advantage isthat you don't have to go it alone. A good agent has the training, knowledge and experience to
help you through each step of the process. This makes the process of finding, buying and moving into your new home
as smooth, quick and enjoyable as possible.
Another advantage isthat an agent isa valuable source of information about market trends, communities and
neighborhoods, particularly regarding homes for sale in the area. Remember, not every home seller runs an ad in the
local paper or puts a sign up in the yard. In fact, many homes actually sellbefore there isever a need to advertise
them.
In addition to market insight, your agent can provide access to complete, regularly updated information about every
home listed by area agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Finding the right agent
"right."
The key word here is While there's certainly no shortage of qualified agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker to
choose from, it'simportant that you find one who can fully understand your wants, needs and individual tastes, and
whose personal and professional judgment you respect.
Today's buyers have more options when itcomes to choosing the agent who can best represent them in a real estate
transaction. Until recent years, virtually all real estate agents worked for the seller. Now, a growing number of buyers
agent."
work are represented by a "buyer's Most real estate companies throughout the U.S. have both a buyer and
seller agency.
Before establishing a working relationship, the agent should present you with a disclosure statement. This explains
agency"
what a buyer's agent isand does, what a seller'sagent isand does, and what "dual means. Itis very
important to remember that real estate firms are governed by state laws. These can vary, so disclosure laws may also
vary.
We suggest talking to several different agents before choosing one. Below
are some guidelines on what to look for.
Choose an agent who:
1. Makes you feel
comfortable.
2. Knows thecommunity and can pointoutschools,parks,playgrounds,shops and more.
3. Can show youmore of thehomes available
throughout the area.
4. Subscribes
to atleastone Multiple Service
Listing (MLS). This will information
give you access to on approximately 90% ofallhomes for sale
in thecommunity.
5. Has theproducts, and know-how
services, tofind thehome for
right you and marketyour presenthome fora faster,
more profitablesale.
6. Can offer
you protectionagainstunexpected repairbills
in yournew home.
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FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018
7/3/2018 Choosing an Agent
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018
7. Can offer
you warranty protectionon yournew home.
to your
8. Listens needs and respondsas a friend,
showing as much in your
interest satisfaction
as in makingthetransaction.
Once you've chosen an agent and started looking at homes, tellthe agent everything you liked and didn't like about
each home. Point out the home's shortcomings: Is ittoo small for your needs? Was the home perfect except for the
carpeting? Details likethis will help your agent narrow down the search.
Bear in mind, however, that real estate agents are frequently paid by the seller. The seller's agent isobligated to help
secure the best price for them. In addition, agents working for the sellermay report any information you share with
them to the seller, such as a willingness to pay a higher price. This iswhy you may want to be represented by a
buyer's agent, who willkeep your input confidential. A buyer's agent puts the interests of the buyer first,not the
seller'
seller's.
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Document Filed Date
July 14, 2018
Case Filing Date
July 14, 2018
Category
Commercial Division
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FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/3/2018 Choosing an Agent NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 . . ColdwellBankerHomes.com Choosing an Agent Buying a home is one of the most rewarding experiences any of us will ever have. It can also be one of the most challenging. Professional expertise and services can be a big help throughout the buying process. you' you' If re buying a home for the firsttime, the process may seem overwhelming. And even ifyou've been through it several times, every move isdifferent, and presents new challenges. This iswhy we recommend finding an agent affiliated with Coldwell Banker who's an expert in your area. One clear advantage isthat you don't have to go it alone. A good agent has the training, knowledge and experience to help you through each step of the process. This makes the process of finding, buying and moving into your new home as smooth, quick and enjoyable as possible. Another advantage isthat an agent isa valuable source of information about market trends, communities and neighborhoods, particularly regarding homes for sale in the area. Remember, not every home seller runs an ad in the local paper or puts a sign up in the yard. In fact, many homes actually sellbefore there isever a need to advertise them. In addition to market insight, your agent can provide access to complete, regularly updated information about every home listed by area agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Finding the right agent "right." The key word here is While there's certainly no shortage of qualified agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker to choose from, it'simportant that you find one who can fully understand your wants, needs and individual tastes, and whose personal and professional judgment you respect. Today's buyers have more options when itcomes to choosing the agent who can best represent them in a real estate transaction. Until recent years, virtually all real estate agents worked for the seller. Now, a growing number of buyers agent." work are represented by a "buyer's Most real estate companies throughout the U.S. have both a buyer and seller agency. Before establishing a working relationship, the agent should present you with a disclosure statement. This explains agency" what a buyer's agent isand does, what a seller'sagent isand does, and what "dual means. Itis very important to remember that real estate firms are governed by state laws. These can vary, so disclosure laws may also vary. We suggest talking to several different agents before choosing one. Below are some guidelines on what to look for. Choose an agent who: 1. Makes you feel comfortable. 2. Knows thecommunity and can pointoutschools,parks,playgrounds,shops and more. 3. Can show youmore of thehomes available throughout the area. 4. Subscribes to atleastone Multiple Service Listing (MLS). This will information give you access to on approximately 90% ofallhomes for sale in thecommunity. 5. Has theproducts, and know-how services, tofind thehome for right you and marketyour presenthome fora faster, more profitablesale. 6. Can offer you protectionagainstunexpected repairbills in yournew home. https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/advice/choosing-an-agent/ 1/2 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 07/14/2018 08:37 PM INDEX NO. 60767/2018 7/3/2018 Choosing an Agent NYSCEF DOC. NO. 82 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/14/2018 7. Can offer you warranty protectionon yournew home. to your 8. Listens needs and respondsas a friend, showing as much in your interest satisfaction as in makingthetransaction. Once you've chosen an agent and started looking at homes, tellthe agent everything you liked and didn't like about each home. Point out the home's shortcomings: Is ittoo small for your needs? Was the home perfect except for the carpeting? Details likethis will help your agent narrow down the search. Bear in mind, however, that real estate agents are frequently paid by the seller. The seller's agent isobligated to help secure the best price for them. In addition, agents working for the sellermay report any information you share with them to the seller, such as a willingness to pay a higher price. This iswhy you may want to be represented by a buyer's agent, who willkeep your input confidential. A buyer's agent puts the interests of the buyer first,not the seller' seller's. https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/advice/choosing-an-agent/ 2/2