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Selling Your Home

Sell Smart in Brooklyn, Manhattan & the New Jersey Shore

How to sell my home in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the New Jersey Shore? Whether you’re selling a brownstone, condo, co-op, or second home, success comes from strategy — not just exposure. I work with sellers to position their properties for maximum impact, drawing on deep local expertise and financial insight.

From pricing and staging to negotiation and contract coordination, I guide you through every phase with clarity and focus. Let’s maximize your home’s value and help you move forward with confidence.

Five Phase Home Sale Process

Each phase of the buying process comes with its own set of decisions. I’ll guide you through each one.

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Phase I: Prepare to List

• Assess goals, timing, and motivation

• Understand your home’s current market position and any building rules/constraints on selling

• Property walkthrough and review with agent

• Strategize on updates or repairs that offer high ROI

• Review neighborhood comps and pricing trends

• Discuss staging and photography options

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Phase II: Pricing & Presentation

• Determine optimal pricing based on data and goals

• Assemble your selling team (agent, attorney, etc.)

• Execute listing agreement and seller disclosures

• Stage and photograph the home for maximum impact

• Prepare floor plans and marketing assets

• Strategize open house and private tour schedule

• Refine pricing based on current market conditions

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Phase III: Marketing & Showings

• Launch to MLS, REBNY RLS, and syndication partners

• Promote via email, social, and digital ads

• Host open houses and coordinate private showings

• Track buyer interest and collect feedback

• Adjust strategy based on early response (if needed)

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Phase IV: Offers & Negotiation

• Review and compare offers strategically

• Negotiate price and terms to align with your goals

• Manage bidding scenarios, escalation clauses, etc.

• Accept the best offer and advance to contract

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Phase V: Contact & Close

• Coordinate attorney and document review

• Navigate appraisal, inspections, and buyer financing

• Prepare for closing (repairs, move-out, walkthrough)

• Close successfully and transition smoothly

Selling Your Home in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or the New Jersey Shore

Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, selling your home is a major decision — and I’m here to help you get it right.

As your listing agent, I bring strategic pricing, elevated marketing, and hands-on guidance — every step of the way.

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Local, National and Global Exposure

Corcoran & Anywhere Real Estate (NY) – Through The Corcoran Group and our global network of 300,000+ agents in over 100 countries, your property reaches a powerful audience — backed by the best technology and tools in the industry.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (NJ) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in sales, with more than 4,000 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area.

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Strategic Pricing & Positioning

Your home is unique — and your pricing strategy should be too. I use comps, buyer demand data, and standout features to position your property for both interest and value.

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High-Impact Marketing Materials

From first impression to final offer, presentation matters. Your listing will feature:
• Professional photography
• Detailed floor plans
• Eye-catching brochures and postcards
• Targeted listing descriptions
• Select print placements (local & national)

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Online Listings & Social Media Targeting

Your property appears on all major platforms, including:
• The REBNY RLS system (NY) and MORR MLS (NJ)
• Zillow, Realtor.com, Corcoran.com
• Paid and organic campaigns on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn
• Custom property landing pages and email outreach

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Modern Digital Tools

To help buyers fall in love, I may incorporate:
• Video walkthroughs
• Virtual staging
• 3D home tours

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Staging, Showings & Open Houses

I guide you on prep and connect you with trusted stagers and vendors. Once ready:
• Broker open houses build agent buzz
• Public open houses create momentum
• Private showings target serious buyers
• Every lead gets timely follow-up

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Expert Negotiation & Deal Management

My role doesn’t end at an accepted offer. I:
• Help you compare offers with clarity
• Negotiate terms in your best interest
• Coordinate attorneys, inspections, and board approvals
• Keep the process smooth — and keep you informed

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Why Sellers Work with Me

You’re not just getting a listing agent — you’re gaining a strategic partner.

• Direct communication (no handoffs)
• Transparent, honest guidance
• Proven success across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the New Jersey Shore

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk. I’ll give you honest feedback, market insight, and a custom plan — with no pressure, just clarity.

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Client Testimonials – Trust Built Through Results

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S. M.

Steven recently helped me purchase a two-family townhouse in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. What I appreciated about Steven was his financial expertise. As I began the process, I was determining what I could afford and how best to ...
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G. F.

Thanks, Steven. You certainly are one of the nicest and most thorough realtors that I have interacted with, and that’s saying a lot since my sister works in the business.
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W. G.

Steven was a wonderful broker! We are grateful for the time he invested in us as clients. We never felt pressured by him, and he consistently presented us with solid due diligence and market analysis to help us make an informed...
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C. T.

We really enjoyed working with Steven. When we began this process, we initially vacillated between purchasing a house or an apartment, and as we slowly honed in on what we were looking for, Steven was super patient throughout a...
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R. S.

I was so thankful to find Steve during the process of finding a home. He called me up and discussed all the things I wanted and helped me narrow my ideas and figure out what was possible. When we started looking, he gave me way...
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S. D.

We couldn’t ask for a better real estate agent than Steve Segretta. He helped us sell our co-op apartment *and* buy our new condo, and we felt incredibly cared for in both transactions. Steve goes above and beyond, from sending...
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J. D.

My partner first reached out to Steve in the summer of 2020, and we closed on a co-op unit just a few days ago, in October 2021. We are first-time homeowners, and we had no experience looking for co-ops or condos in NYC. We fou...
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J. E.

Steven was so great to work with. He responded to our request to view the property immediately and guided us through the process from start to finish. We were first-time home buyers and didn’t know the ropes, but he connected u...
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D. H.

Steven was incredibly helpful during our search, and once we had an accepted offer. As first-time home buyers, we needed a lot of support, and Steve was there every step of the way. His communication skills are top-notch, and h...
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T. O. R.

We had a great experience with Steven buying our first apartment. He knew the process really well and was able to advise along the way. He also was incredibly responsive, often returning an email or message within minutes. He a...
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G. G.

Working with Steve was excellent! As a first-time buyer, I had a lot of questions, and Steve always took the time to explain any and all details and processes regarding the sale. He was extremely responsive and made me feel com...
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L. F.

I really enjoyed working with Steven, luckily by chance, after seeing a condo last fall. Steven helped me navigate my first home purchase, and I felt confident he was advocating for me every step of the way. He is responsive, e...
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J. K.

Steve was fantastic.
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N. L.

Steve was terrific to work with. He was patient and worked with our criteria and was ultimately instrumental in locating and helping us close on our apartment. He also armed us with extensive data to enable us to make the most ...
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J. M.

Wonderful service. Tireless. Spent many months helping us in various stages of our decision to move. Transparent and very thorough communicator. Would recommend Steven highly. He knows Park Slope very well and has a good sense ...
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C. N.

As first-time home buyers in Brooklyn (Park Slope), we really enjoyed working with Steve. He’s intimately familiar with the neighborhood, which made it easy for us to trust his POV as we explored different listings together. We...
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