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1st American One NYC Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
Commissions & Property Value
You do not need to make major repairs or invest in expensive staging before working with us. We list properties in any condition—whether it’s completely move-in ready or needs a full renovation. During our initial consultation, we will advise you on small, high-impact adjustments that can help maximize your property’s appeal to buyers.
We market properties in "as-is" condition. Our team is highly experienced in designing custom marketing strategies that target everyday retail buyers for pristine homes, as well as contractors, developers, and investors for properties that require significant updates or structural repairs.
We work entirely around your schedule. Our team will coordinate specific windows for open houses and private tours, ensuring you have plenty of advance notice so that your daily routine is disrupted as little as possible.
Yes, absolutely. We provide a professional walk-through of your property to identify which minor cosmetic updates (like a fresh coat of paint or minor landscaping) will actually net you a higher return on investment, and which expensive repairs you should skip entirely.
Who We Help
We represent a diverse range of clients across the market, including traditional homeowners looking to upscale or downsize, first-time home buyers navigating the purchasing process, and local property owners looking to transition or liquidate real estate assets.
As a full-service residential brokerage, our expertise covers a wide array of property types. We regularly list and market single-family homes, multi-family properties, townhomes, condominiums, and cooperative apartments (co-ops) across our local market.
While we heavily specialize in helping property owners market and sell their real estate, our licensed agents are fully equipped to assist buyers as well. We help buyers locate properties, navigate open houses, and handle negotiations to secure their ideal home.
Our team is deeply rooted in the local community. We primarily serve property owners and buyers throughout the boroughs of New York City, with a heavy, specialized focus on the diverse neighborhoods across Queens and Brooklyn.
About Our Company
We've been buying houses in New York since 1994! With over 30 years of experience in the New York real estate market, we have the expertise and knowledge to handle any property transaction with professionalism and care.
Based in Forest Hills, Queens, we have extensive experience throughout all 5 boroughs of the city as well as Long Island and upstate New York.
1st American One is led by President Rami Glattman, who brings decades of expertise and a commitment to transparency, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
The Listing And Selling Process
We operate on a standard real estate brokerage commission structure based on the final sale price of your property. Our commission is only paid at the closing table upon a successful sales, so there are absolutely no upfront fees, hidden marketing charges, or out-of-pocket costs to list your home with us.
We perform a comprehensive Free Market Analysis using real-time local data. Unlike automated online valuation tools that rely on generic algorithms, our team analyzes recent neighborhood sales, active listings, and the unique condition and features of your property to provide an accurate, competitive market price.
While real estate investors look to purchase properties at a steep discount to turn a profit, listing with us puts your home on the open market. We expose your property to the widest possible pool of retail buyers, families, and traditional investors, creating competition that helps you secure the highest true market value for your asset.
No, you do not need to pay for a formal appraisal or inspection to list your home with us. Once we place your property on the market, the buyer’s traditional lender will coordinate and pay for the appraisal as part of their mortgage approval process.
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