April 24, 2018

Does the furniture come with NYC condos?

by Eileen Hsu in FAQ, Guides

Many of the website photos of the condos will have furnitures and fully furnished units.

However, the furniture DOES NOT convey in a Manhattan condominium purchase unless it is specifically mentioned in the property description or discussed prior to the negotiation. If there is  an option to purchase the furniture there will often be two prices, one with the furniture and one without.  The spread between the two prices, may or may not reflect the actual replacement costs of the furniture and will include a convenience premium of being able to move right into the apartment without spending the time to furnish it yourself.

At rare occasion, our buyers may want to purchase the owner’s furniture, there is often a disconnect between what the buyer is willing to pay and the emotional attachment the owner may have for the piece.

Many savvy sellers in Manhattan New York will hire staging services to custom design and place the furniture pieces to ensure property maximize its value. This is with help of a team of interior designers and architects, when every square inch of the apartment has been well thought out, what it does is to show you as the buyer the potential for the space.

A part of owning an apartment is making your own personal design decisions, putting your own personal touches on how you would like to live in the apartment, but it’s helpful to see the size and scope of how certain combinations of furniture can work in certain rooms and areas.

If you prefer to purchase seller’s furniture together with the apartment, we can discuss it in detail to best protect your interest. We also team up with very experienced Real Estate attorney that can put the specifics in the contract so all parties are in agreement.

We are very experienced and knowledgeable Real Estate agents in Manhattan NY condominium market, team up with us today so you can be well advised on your Real Estate purchase and avoid any unnecessary stress or cost.

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