We are thrilled with the work that Chris/Elegant Estates has just completed for us. From design to implementation to completion, Chris was highly professional and easy to work with. He knew we had a specific date for a special event at our home and made sure to complete the work on time. ...
ELEGANT ESTATESThis is a story about a carpet cleaning company that needs to clean up its act. If my experience is any measure of how they do business, my advice would be to look elsewhere for rug and carpet cleaning services. To make a long story short, they charged me for services I never authorized, and...
ABC Oriental Rug & Carpet Cleaning CoThe work was very good and electricians also very nice. My only real complaint is sometimes a little hard to get the office - but they are great!
As a do-it-myselfer, this was the first house repair job I have ever hired out, and the experience with Duane Austin and his crew was extremely positive. His was the best estimate of four contractors, and I went with him based on a friend’s prior experience, cost, quality and thoroughness of...
They did a wonderful job! They also refinished my walk in closet door as well. They did such great work... my wood faux finish looks very real. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Rio Home and Design provides home staging and design services to the Ithaca, Vestal, and surrounding areas. Specializing in real estate sales, short term rentals, and redesign.
Rio Home and Design provides home staging and design services to the Ithaca, Vestal, and surrounding areas. Specializing in real estate sales, short term rentals, and redesign.
Born and raised in the Southern Tier and currently residing in Corning, NY, I am confident in being able to find you your first, next or last home! Knowledgeable and honest communication, consistently and dedication to your goals are just a few of the promises that every client receives when working with me.
Born and raised in the Southern Tier and currently residing in Corning, NY, I am confident in being able to find you your first, next or last home! Knowledgeable and honest communication, consistently and dedication to your goals are just a few of the promises that every client receives when working with me.
The Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini Team at Howard Hanna are experts on the ever-changing Ithaca real estate market, and excel at understanding your needs and desires. Our dedication, hard work, and our amazing clients have kept us ranked as Howard Hanna's Top Producing Team in Greater Tompkins County Area.
The Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini Team at Howard Hanna are experts on the ever-changing Ithaca real estate market, and excel at understanding your needs and desires. Our dedication, hard work, and our amazing clients have kept us ranked as Howard Hanna's Top Producing Team in Greater Tompkins County Area.
Our work is focused on designing estate and business succession plans for people who want to be proactive and do everything possible to make things easier for their loved ones.
Our work is focused on designing estate and business succession plans for people who want to be proactive and do everything possible to make things easier for their loved ones.
RealtyUSA is the number real estate agent in upstate New York. Our Ithaca office is dedicated to helping you get the best value for your home whether you're buying or selling. Give us a call!
RealtyUSA is the number real estate agent in upstate New York. Our Ithaca office is dedicated to helping you get the best value for your home whether you're buying or selling. Give us a call!
RealtyUSA is the number real estate agent in upstate New York. Our Corning office is dedicated to helping you get the best value for your home whether you're buying or selling. Give us a call!
RealtyUSA is the number real estate agent in upstate New York. Our Corning office is dedicated to helping you get the best value for your home whether you're buying or selling. Give us a call!
Laurel Guy brings careful, intelligent analysis of the local market, expertise, knowledge of the area and fresh, creative marketing strategies to produce even greater results. Laurel will give you her best effort and full attention to the details - doing all the legwork necessary to ensure a smooth transaction. You can rely on her integrity, knowledge, negotiating skills and performance. Tagline: There is no place like YOUR home.
Laurel Guy brings careful, intelligent analysis of the local market, expertise, knowledge of the area and fresh, creative marketing strategies to produce even greater results. Laurel will give you her best effort and full attention to the details - doing all the legwork necessary to ensure a smooth transaction. You can rely on her integrity, knowledge, negotiating skills and performance. Tagline: There is no place like YOUR home.
We are a Full Real Estate Business for Buyer"s Agent and Seller's Agent in the Real Estate Process. We are a Licensed Brokerage in New York State and Pennsylvania. We look forward to personally servicing your Real Estate needs. We have knowledge about the Process and the Product in the field of Real Estate. . We will meet with you outside our Business Hours so call us to set up an Appointment.
We are a Full Real Estate Business for Buyer"s Agent and Seller's Agent in the Real Estate Process. We are a Licensed Brokerage in New York State and Pennsylvania. We look forward to personally servicing your Real Estate needs. We have knowledge about the Process and the Product in the field of Real Estate. . We will meet with you outside our Business Hours so call us to set up an Appointment.
We provide Home Inspections serving Sothern Tier and Finger Lakes Region and Northern Pennsylvania. We have a 2 yr. Degree in Fire Science and have done Home Inspections over 20 yrs. We also are qualified to be a Certified Master Inspector and a Certified Professional Inspector with InterNachi. I am a Licensed NYS Home Inspector #16000006370. I have worked and still do work on every Aspect of the Building Envelope. I am very familiar with the NYS and International Building Codes. I also keep up my continuing education, not just to fulfill requirement but look for the newest products out there to understand more of the Building Structure. We also have not raised our Price for a Home Inspection for 20 years and this is to help out the client due to the cost of buying a new home or investing. We also understand the Property Investment program too.
We provide Home Inspections serving Sothern Tier and Finger Lakes Region and Northern Pennsylvania. We have a 2 yr. Degree in Fire Science and have done Home Inspections over 20 yrs. We also are qualified to be a Certified Master Inspector and a Certified Professional Inspector with InterNachi. I am a Licensed NYS Home Inspector #16000006370. I have worked and still do work on every Aspect of the Building Envelope. I am very familiar with the NYS and International Building Codes. I also keep up my continuing education, not just to fulfill requirement but look for the newest products out there to understand more of the Building Structure. We also have not raised our Price for a Home Inspection for 20 years and this is to help out the client due to the cost of buying a new home or investing. We also understand the Property Investment program too.
Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
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