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Started by notgullible
over 17 years ago
Posts: 3
Member since: Nov 2008
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I'm looking to buy a property in Manhattan, and would appreciate some advice. A broker showed me a house that looked interesting, and told me that it was 6000 sq ft. When I checked with sites like Streeteasy and Property Shark, it showed around 5000 sq ft. When asked to confirm, he claimed that in NY brokers are not allowed to confirm sq footage. Can this be correct?
Response by malraux
over 17 years ago
Posts: 809
Member since: Dec 2007

Yes. Canveat Emptor. Do he measuring yourself.

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Response by NYRENewbie
over 17 years ago
Posts: 591
Member since: Mar 2008

Good thing you checked! Brokers always seem to exaggerate which means you are paying more per square foot than they are telling you.

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Response by steveF
over 17 years ago
Posts: 2319
Member since: Mar 2008

notgullible...if you are really interested than go measure it yourself. But if it fits your lifestyle and price range than does it really matter?

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