Never allow anyone to step foot into your home without an appointment. When you list your home with us we will discuss what type of showing schedule will best fit your needs. If you let us know your work schedule and if you prefer not to show on a specific day we will follow your instructions. Please let us know where and when you can be called to set up showings.When your home is listed with AT REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC every person who calls and represents themselves as an agent it screened before anyone calls you to set up an appointment.Every agent that belongs to the Staten Island Board of Realtors has an agent ID number which can easily be checked online by Realtors. Knowing the agent is listed as a member of the SIBOR organization assures you that it is a legitimate appointmen... 06/01/2008

The first step is to discuss the topic of an open house with your agent. You should also discuss your options regarding who will be present the day of the open house. Some sellers want to be present some prefer to go out or come in and out that day. The choice is yours but your agent should be notified of your choice in advance. If you are not going to be present the agent may choose to take another agent along to the open house that day.If you feel you are ready to have your agent host one, the next step is to set a day and time for the open house.The best days to have one are weekend days Saturday & Sundays. Some people feel Sunday is the best day because chances are greater that more people will be off from work that day.The time is up to you but a suggestion would be Sunday 1PM to ... 06/01/2008

Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information. If your thinking about selling your home, you should consider using the services of a real estate broker or agent. Before you sign a listing contract you should do your homework and be fully informed about your choices.Interview several real estate real estate brokers/agents to learn about their experience, track record, style, and market knowledge. Expect a broker to be professional: to return phone calls, to be organized, and to communicate clearly. Some questions to ask should be as follows.Ask what the current market conditions are like.Ask for a full comprehensive market evaluation.The market analysis should list recently sold homes in your area that are similar to yours as well as homes that are under ... 06/01/2008

The mission of A.T. REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC is to go above and beyond the call of duty with outstanding service towards helping others to achieve their goals. We will always strive to give superior quality of service, a high standard of ethics and professionalism while never sacrificing patience, fine character, perseverance, empathy and the utmost integrity. This will remain our core business element.Arlene Trunzo, Licensed Real Estate BrokerA.T. Real Estate SpecialistsStaten Island, NY Realtorcmyrealtor@aol.com 718-317-0949 (Office)917-359-1985 (Cell) atrealestatespecialists.com 06/01/2008

Your attorney will need to know the name of your lending institution and mortgage account number in order to satisfy any and all mortgages/liens on the property.Your Attorney will need: A copy of the signed purchase agreement signed by both parties.The DeedThe certificate of OccupancyThe SurveyIf you have your prior title search number that would also be helpful.If you are selling a condo/townhouse or co op which has monthly community fees, the buyer's attorney and or the buyers' lender will request to see the community's financials and an offering plan or prospectus.Arlene Trunzo, Licensed Real Estate BrokerA.T. Real Estate SpecialistsStaten Island, NY Realtorcmyrealtor@aol.com 718-317-0949 (Office)917-359-1985 (Cell) atrealestatespecialists.com 06/01/2008

A lock box can be a simple solution to the task of showing a home when the seller has a demanding tight schedule. It can also be very useful when the owner prefers not to be in the house when it is being shown.Through the Staten Island Board of Realtors the listing Realtor can obtain a Supra Lock box which is made by the GE Interlogix Corp. These lock boxes support infrared Communication. Whenever an agent wants to show a home that has a lock box installed, these are the steps they take to set up an appointment.Any agent who belongs to the Staten Island Board of Realtors may register and use lock boxes and a Display key. They register with a special password and login code. Once they are registered they are given an electronic display key. The display key sits in a cradle and automatic... 06/01/2008

Seniors Real Estate Specialists(R) are REALTORS(R) qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council(R) (SAREC(R)) offers a specific designation, SRES(R), to identify those members who have succussfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites.By earning the SRES(R) designation, your REALTOR(R) has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR(R) has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions. This company will give a dis... 06/01/2008

Selling here and purchasing out of town? We can help you make contact with a specialist in the area you wish to search for your new property. We can list, market and assist you with the sale of your home here on Staten Island as well.Selling out of town and purchasing on Staten Island, we can refer you to a specialist in your area to help you market your home. We can help you find the house that's right for you here on Staten Island.---------------------------------------------Profile of a CRS DesigneeExperienceTo earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and demonstrate volume of real estate transactions or gross sales, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements.EthicsEvery CRS designee is required to mainta... 06/01/2008

Real estate agents and brokers are required to provide you with a form that discloses who they will represent in the transaction. Whatever type of agency relationship you and your salesperson choose to work with, you have the following rights and responsibilities in selling or buying or renting property: A Disclosure Statement will be presented to you before you are shown properties or discuss your financial ability to purchase or lease the property. Although you will be asked to sign the form acknowledging that it was given to you, it is not contract and does not obligate you to work with the agent who is presenting the form to you. It simply serves as consumer disclosure form to protect your interests. And to inform you of your choices.The "Agency Disclosure Statement" helps you unde... 06/01/2008

Better Credentials: Why choose a specialist?Professors have the Ph.D.Physicians have the M.D.Realtors have the CRS. There are over one million REALTORS in business today. So if you want to find that one-in-a-million REALTOR, start with the over 37,000 who hold the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate. Our members have proven they have the experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession.The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring the CRS Designatio... 06/01/2008

If you are interested in selling your home we would welcome the opportunity of consulting with you. Let us help you maximize the price of your home. Allow us to explain the top  percentage principle concept of Real Estate sales to you. The most important thing a seller can do is position their home in the top % of most likely to be sold homes.  Compare your home to recently sold homes in your area. This can be done by allowing us to do a free market analysis or evaluation sometimes called CMA. Sellers should know that they pay no fee for Real Estate Services until the title is exchanged and the homes transaction has closed. Real Estate sales and marketing should always be a combined effort between the homeowner or buyer and the Realtor they chose to work with. In order to achieve their... 06/01/2008

Seniors Real Estate Specialists(R) are REALTORS(R) qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council(R) (SAREC(R)) offers a specific designation, SRES(R), to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites.By earning the SRES(R) designation, your REALTOR(R) has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR(R) has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.-----------------------------... 06/01/2008

Free for Buyers. Register with A.T. REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC to receive immediate emailed listings as they are placed on the market in Staten Island NY.Please send us a description of the type of property you are searching for and the price range and area you are searching in.Please include your first,last name an address and phone number. We will be happy to e-mail you full listings with the address and full color photos the minute they are placed on the market.This free service will save you a lot of time and money when searching for your home.You will also receive daily status updates like price reductions, back on the market & photos added etc.-----------------------------------------Helpful hints for buyersPlan a home search based on your needs. Everyone has a wish list. Try to... 06/01/2008

Maintain the grounds. Keep the lawn mowed, trim shrubbery.Flowers are especially inviting in the spring and summer. If you don't have the time to plant them in the ground, pick up some potted or hanging flowering plants. Place them in the front of your home.Keep the yard clean.It is so inportant to keep the front door clean. If it is in need of a fresh coat of paint do it before your home will begin to be shown.Keep your windows as clean as possible.Consider the value of a quick coat of paint.If you decide to paint choose a light neutral shade.If your home is in need of repair there are a few ways to approach the marketing of it.Most licensed home inspectors offer pre sale home inspections. Some home sellers prefer to have an inspection done prior to placing thier home on the market. I... 06/01/2008

Price really does matter. From the very beginning make sure you get all you facts correct in regard to recent closed sales. Have a complete market evaluation done for your home. Carefully review all the homes that are under contract because when they close they will become your most recent comparable sales. Keep a close watch on the active properties, they are your competition. Watch the supply amount of similar homes. Supply and demand are very important factors that play significant role in the market. Even when a home is priced correctly it will take much longer for it to sell if there is an over supply of that type of property.One big mistake sellers tend to make is overpricing their home.It is frequent that a seller thinks emotionally and thinks his or her home will bear more valu... 06/01/2008

Do you have questions in regard to showing your home? How does the process work? How are appointments set up? Should I stay home for showings? What is expected of me? What should I say during a showing? These questions almost always comes up when speaking with sellers. This is an overview of what is expected of the seller while an agent is showing their home.Never allow anyone to step foot into your home without an appointment. When you list your home with us we will discuss what type of showing schedule will best fit your needs. If you let us know your work schedule and if you prefer not to show on a specific day we will follow your instructions. Please let us know where and when you can be called to set up showings.When your home is listed with AT REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC every pe... 06/01/2008

The S.I Railway. The 14 mile commuter line connects Tottenville with St. George718-966-SIRT www.mta.info/nyctBridgesThe Island has four bridges connecting with other parts of the region: The Verrazano, the Goethals, the Outerbridge Crossing and the Bayonne Bridge. Tolls must be paid to cross all four bridges. www.e-zpassny.comPolice Precincts.The Island has three city police precincts- the 120th, located in St. George 718-876-8478. The 122nd in New Dorp 718-667-2241 and the 123rd in Tottenville 718-948-9304. Supreme CourtThe Richmond County Supreme Court , located in St. George, is the borough's highest court for criminal and civil matters 718-390-5201 or 718-390-5290Criminal CourtThe criminal Court is the first stop in the criminal justice system for Criminal defendants. The Stapleton... 06/01/2008

For many people buying a home is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. Buying or selling a home takes time. Time for a home to be marketed, and time to facilitate the progression of the transaction. The Real Estate transaction can be complicated and complex.Real Estate is our business all day all the time. We understand and realize that Selling or buying a home can be very emotional. We as Realtors help provide you with guidance and objectivity and keep you focused. Having a professional on your side will help you in many ways.Most people don't realize the amount of effort and time that is required throughout the Real Estate transaction process. Many times they think they can do it alone without the help of a licensed professional. They soon find out how quickly they ti... 06/01/2008

Our Towns From the North shore to the South shore. The west Shore and mid Island . Here are some of our Towns.AnnadaleNamed to honor Mrs. Anna S. Sequine, a descendant of French Hugenots who settled on the South Shore.Annadale was once inhabited by the Raritan Indians. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a railway station in Annadale.Arden HeightsNamed by Erastus Wiman around 1886, a real estate developer, promoter and journalist.ArlingtonMany of the oldest homes in this northwest community belonged to Oystermen.ArrocharW.W. MacFarland the area named after his remembrance of the hIlls of Arrochar at the northern end of Loch Lomond, Scotland. Once called Dover.Bay TerraceA south shore community with 33 Streets. The Staten Island Rapid Transit has a Railway station in Bay Terrace.Bloomfie... 06/01/2008

This large side hall colonial sits on 100 X 140 property and has a country club backyard with an inground pool.  The price has been reduced to $949,000.  One bedroom apartment is located over the garage and there is also a finished basement.  This home is for the unique buyer looking for privacy and serenity. 05/29/2008