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Howard Hanna - Corning, Horseheads, Elmira Offices

Corning Elmira Realtors Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Corning, New York

7:20 AM in Corning Directions

Here is what working with Howard Hanna - Corning, Horseheads, Elmira Offices in Corning typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Corning area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Corning home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

  1. ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
  2. PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
  3. Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
  4. NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
  5. CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under New York rules.

Areas around Corning

Horseheads, NY12 mi · $229K Elmira, NY13 mi · $132K Wellsboro, PA30 mi · $254K Hornell, NY34 mi · $116K Ithaca, NY35 mi Brooktondale, NY38 mi

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New York?
Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.
Does Howard Hanna - Corning, Horseheads, Elmira Offices work with both buyers and sellers?
Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Howard Hanna - Corning, Horseheads, Elmira Offices handles dual agency or designated agency under New York law.
What should I prepare before the first meeting?
Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.