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Buying

Know what you are buying before you pay for an inspection.

I look at structure, water and systems, the things that turn into five-figure problems, before you have paid for an inspection. Thirty years in high-end construction and restoration taught me what to look for and roughly what it costs to fix. This is not a home inspection. Hire a licensed home inspector before you buy.

What I look at with you

  • Structure, roofing, water intrusion and drainage
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
  • What the town allows on the property: zoning, setbacks, permits
  • A realistic range for what a renovation could cost (a non-binding estimate, not a contractor’s quote)

Check the zoning first

If you are thinking about an addition, an accessory structure or a change of use, ask for a zoning information report on the property before you make an offer.

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Start your search

Tell me where you want to live, your budget and what you will not compromise on. I build your search around it across the Connecticut, Greenwich and New York MLS, and you can update it anytime from your client portal.

Start my home search profileSearch homes
Request zoning informationTalk to Marc
Search homes

Search Connecticut and New York listings in one place.

Search listings from SmartMLS, OneKey® MLS and Greenwich MLS in one place. Save a home and it goes straight to your client portal. The three cards below are samples that show how a listing and a report request will look. They are not real homes for sale.

On every listing

Know what a home could be before you make an offer.

Request a personal report on any home you’re considering. I review every request, call you first, and save the finished report to your private client portal. See a sample of each.

Buildable Potential

What zoning allows on a property, where an addition could go, and a realistic range for what it could cost (a non-binding estimate, not a contractor’s quote).

Reimagine Tour

See a home renovated: change the layout, watch the budget and schedule move.

Cross the Line

Connecticut or New York? Property tax, income tax, commute and closing costs side by side.

Your roadmap

Buying a home is ten steps. I walk you through every one.

  1. 1Get your finances in order
  2. 2Define what you want
  3. 3Build your search
  4. 4Tour homes with Marc
  5. 5Make an offer
  6. 6Negotiate and sign with your attorney
  7. 7Inspection and zoning review
  8. 8Mortgage, appraisal and title
  9. 9Final walkthrough
  10. 10Closing and your Home Passport
Walk me through the 10 stepsTalk to Marc
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