Deborah Lerner

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About Me
Deborah Lerner
Fillmore Real Estate
2111 Avenue U
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11229
deborahlerner@fillmore.com



Objective: To provide a service of communication and information that will guide you into your decision making process, whether buying or selling a home.

Experience: 2002 – Present: Fillmore Real Estate-Licensed Real Estate Associate

Duties: The marketing of properties, coordination of contracts, forms and disclosures statements required by the State of N.Y., pre-qualify buyers and assist them in obtaining financing, communicating with mortgage lenders, arranging (engineer) home inspections, provide detailed progress reports, negotiating offers and counter offers, communication with attorneys, managing all facets of the transaction until the move is complete. Advise sellers on getting their home ready for presentation. eg: clean-up, staging of furniture and accessories, necessary repairs and upgrades.

1994 – 2002: Marvin Gold Management- Assistant Property Manager/Bookkeeper

Duties: The handling of all communique between co-operators and management. arranging for improvements and repairs, collecting of maintence fees, disbursements of accounts payables, correspondence with attorneys and vendors.

1988 – 1994: Fogarty Real Estate- Licensed Real Estate Associate.
Duties: See above.


Education: New York State Real Estate Licensing Program, New York School of Real Estate: Continuing Education, ProCalibre Assocites: Specializing in communication & consultation skills for the consumer. Brooklyn College -2 years Business admininstation

Acknowledgements: National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Brooklyn Board of Realtors.

Designation: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Certified Financial Specialist


Biography

Deborah Lerner is a life-long resident of Brooklyn N.Y. In 1988, after spending fourteen years as office manager for a Brooklyn car dealership, her desire to deal with people on a day to day basis inspired her to change careers and become a Real Estate Sales Agent. “I know Brooklyn,” says, Deborah, “all facets, from the transit system to the school system; from the museums and parks to the night-life and restaurants. Not only do I know Brooklyn, I Love Brooklyn” Her knowledge of the borough has given her the uncanny knack of match-making--finding the right fit between home and buyer.
A former student of design, her flair for interior decorating has proved invaluable in suggesting stylish home improvements to both buyer and seller.
When first joining the staff of Fillmore R.E. in 2001, Deborah volunteered for membership in the President’s Council, a think tank headed by Fillmore’s president, John Reinhardt, and has been giving her input ever since.
On the lighter side, Deborah is a Capricorn, and therefore creative by nature. She designs most of her office’s brochures and other marketing materials. In her spare time she enjoy doing arts and crafts, from oil and water-color paintings, to scrapbooking and creating her own line of greeting cards. Poetry, short stories, even a novel (though unpublished) are among her creative accomplishments.
“And when I really want to relax and unwind, and lower my blood pressure, I enjoy the company of Sweet Pea, Patches, Cookiepuss, my three loving cats.”
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Deborah Lerner answered:
First may I expalin the difference between the two. When purchasing a co-op, you are buying shares in the corporation. When buying a condo you are purchasing real property. A co-op's maintenance could be as high as $800.00 per month, as opposed to $300's for a condo. However, the prices of condos are usually double that of co-ops. So the answer lies in what you are prepared to spend. It is better to purchase a condo, but purchasing a co-op is better than paying rent to a landlord, which does not give you any tax relief. If you have any questions, or need further assistance you can contact me @
deborahlerner@live.com FILLMORE RE, Brooklyn NY - Fri Mar 28 2008, 12:54
Deborah Lerner answered:
2 family homes in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn generally run from $800K to $1.5K. While some lenders are still doing 3% down morotgages, they require full documentation of income and assets. Even with the income from the second apartment, you'd be hard-pressed to get a mortgage. A condo for 500K or less would probably suit you better, as long as it wasn't new construction. (Closing costs alone would be more than 3% and are not absorbed by the builder.) With the mortgage crunch ( and the economy) the way it is, anybody with feeling for their fellow humans would tell you, do not bite off more than you can chew. Good Luck in your quest.
DFeborah Lerner FILLMORE RE, 2111 Avenue U broroklyn NY 718-332-8800 - Fri Mar 28 2008, 12:18
Deborah Lerner answered:
Dear Co-op owner:
A good real estate agent should do their homework and present you with comparable sales within the past 3 to 6 months. Also, you can get a list of recent sales from your management company to guide you.
Bay Ridge is a hot market, and an expensive one. If you wish, I can run comps for you.
Deborah Lerner- Fillmore RE, 2111 Ave U Brooklyn, NY 718-332-8800 - Fri Mar 28 2008, 12:07
Deborah Lerner answered:
Dear Homeowner:
This work ethic, or lack thereof, is certainly not acceptable- not by you, and not by any real estate professional's standards. You hire us. We work for you. We answer to you. Our job is not only to sell your home, but to keep you apprised of all activity, offers, and changes in market trends. If your agent is not performing in this this manner, tell him or her of your dissatifaction, and be adamant in what you expect of them . . . within reason of course. Afterall were only human, and very few, throughout history are said to be mircleworkers.

Deborah Lerner-FILLMORE RE, BROOKLYN NY 718-332-8800 - Fri Mar 28 2008, 12:00
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