5 Smart Questions NYC Real Estate Brokers Must Ask Before Showing a Property

Why Every Broker Needs an NYC Real Estate Attorney for Brokers on Speed Dial

You find a listing. Great price. Great location. Your buyer is excited.

Then two weeks into due diligence, you discover the building doesn't allow trusts. Or the estate paperwork isn't ready. Or there's a co-op flip tax the seller forgot to mention that makes the deal unworkable.

Now you've wasted time. Your buyer is frustrated. And you're starting over. At Bartha Law, P.C., we serve as a trusted NYC real estate attorney for brokers, helping agents identify legal and transactional issues before they derail a deal. A five-minute call before you show a property can save weeks of work and help protect your commission from preventable failures.

Here are five questions to ask before you invest serious time in a listing or buyer and how we help you get fast, clear answers.

1. If This Is an Estate Property, Is the Executor Ready to Sell?

2. Does the Co-op Allow the Buyer's Intended Ownership Structure?

3. Are There Obvious Title Issues That Will Delay or Kill Closing?

4. Does the Buyer Actually Qualify for This Building?

5. Is the Seller's Financing Situation Going to Complicate Closing?