"In real estate, every property, seller and buyer are unique and should be addressed as such. I am happy to use my experience to better inform their own, and treat each transaction as it should be treated – with fresh eyes, an open mind and attentive personalized service."
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With a broad range of experience across all types of residential and commercial transactions, Kristen Jock is a rarity among real estate agents in her ability to negotiate nearly any kind of deal. With an emphasis on multifamily sales in Brooklyn, she’s spent nearly a decade advising buyers and sellers alike, in addition to investors, developers, and landlords.
Certified as a buyer representative and trained in negotiation, she has already earned several of the industry’s top honors, including being named one of the top 1000 brokers nationwide by NRT and Rising Star at her previous firm. Clients tend to compliment her strong intuition—owing partly to her background in psychology—persistence, and calm, empathetic demeanor, especially during what tends to be one of the most stressful moments of their lives. She sees her role as that of a trusted advisor, and prides herself on being straightforward, levelheaded, and honest, believing a paycheck should never come at the expense of a client’s interests.
In her career, Kristen has serviced almost every neighborhood in Brooklyn, as well as several parts of Queens and Manhattan on both the listing and the buying side. She is also well connected to dozens of other agents and specialists, and quick to recommend someone if the particulars of a deal fall outside of her areas of expertise.
A property owner herself, she currently lives in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, where she is developing a two-family townhouse. Her first-hand experiences with home ownership have given her a unique perspective on how to spot potential problems, and ensure that her clients always get the best value possible. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, and traveling, and volunteers with several charities such as New York Cares and Achilles, which supports athletes with disabilities who compete in marathons.
Phone
(518) 859-3056
Location
1320 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Hours
M-Su 9a-7p
Let’s Talk Real Estate
Intro Vlog
Top 5 Open House Questions
5 cost effective ways to add value before selling your home
What you can do to correct a property being used contrary to its certificate of occupancy.
Am I required to use a real estate attorney when buying or selling property?
Three main criteria to consider when choosing a neighborhood to live in.
How to determine if you need to sell before you can buy and alternative options to selling first.
The concept of investing in a home is pretty straight forward, but the idea of investing in the community as a means of protecting and strengthening your investment is as important.
Breaking down the characteristics of buyer's, seller's and stratified markets.
Discussion of ways to reduce or avoid capital gains tax when selling a property.
Is there a time of year which is best to sell a property? Is there a bad time of year to sell a property? And, does it really just depend on your circumstances rather than the season?
Discount brokers often advertise that they charge less for their services or save you money on the sale of your home, but do those savings ultimately cost you?
If the home has recently been remodeled, some might assume that an inspection is unwarranted; however, not all renovations are done to the highest standards. Corners may be cut, and ensuing problems can plague a new homeowner if they don't take necessary preventative measures to avoid purchasing a poorly constructed home.
This episode focuses on the characteristics which make a neighborhood a quality place to live.
A program developed out of the Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017, 514 opportunity zones have been identified throughout NYS to encourage private investment in low income urban and rural communities by receiving preferential tax treatment. What are they? Where are they? And what are the specific benefits?
This episode answers the top 3 questions that I have been receiving on the recently passed, rent reform law, and which are:
Q: What parts of the legislation will be most impactful?
Q: What affect will that have on landlords?
Q: What's my advice for affected landlords?
This week's episode discusses why I recommend sellers to stage their home for sale, the statistics behind staged versus non-staged home sales and an exclusive program which will cover the upfront cost of staging.
NYC passed the Climate Mobilization Act of 2019 which now requires all new buildings to be outfitted with a green roof. Discussion on the benefits of Green Roofs, abatements and financing.
What is an IBuyer? Is the instant liquidity worth the cost? And, are there alternative options for a seller to achieve their goals? I answer these questions and more on this week's episode of LTRE.
After a decade of historically low interest rates and only minimal signs of economic slowing, the Federal Reserve announced this week the first interest rate cut since 2008. I discuss what that will mean for buyers and sellers in the real estate market going into the final quarter of the year.
On this week's episode, I discuss the major criteria of the new rent law under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act which applies to all NYC housing, including non-stabilized, free market units.
With the 30 year, fixed rate mortgage at 3.6% down from 5%, over 8 million 30 year mortgage holders could likely qualify for a refinance and save at least 0.75% off of their current interest rate by doing so.
What are the trade offs when considering whether to purchase resale or new development? Is one more costly than the other? On this week's episode, I discuss these questions and more.
Many people probably think the first showing is the first time a buyer visits a property. But, I like to say the first showing takes place online, when buyers preview a home on a website or an app on their phone. What kind of impression is your home making in this first showing?
What messaging is the exterior of your property sending to prospective buyers? Does your property have curb appeal or can you create it? If you're selling an apartment, does the curb appeal matter?
On this week's episode, I discuss the 3 most common types of tax abatement programs. And, I answer the age old question of 'How much will your taxes be when your abatement expires?'
Property ownership can be complicated and confusing, especially when you take into consideration that certain ownership structures exist here that are completely unique to NYC. In this week's episode, I dissect what is the difference between coop, condo and condop ownership.
When trying to understand if the views in your property may one day be obstructed, there are a few criteria to analyze, including where your property contains lot line windows and surrounding air rights and zoning changes.
On this week's episode, I discuss encroachments, their consequences and courses of action for a homeowner to take when they identify an encroachment on their property, and easements.
On this week's episode, I discuss bridge loans, which are short term loans utilized to enable a homeowner to buy their next property before selling their current one. Also, how to decide if a bridge loan is right for you by understanding the process of obtaining a bridge loan, the advantages and a new Compass exclusive offering called Bridge Loan Services.
For more information on the Compass program Bridge Loan Services, visit www.compass.com/bridge-loan-services.
On this final episode of the year, I discuss how to increase energy efficiency in your home. The most effective strategy for improving household energy efficiency is to first target your home's envelope. Then, improve the energy efficiency of systems, such as heating, cooling, lighting and appliances. Finally, consider clean energy generation such as solar or geothermal. Find links below mentioned in video. https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/r... https://www.google.com/get/sunroof https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs https://www.nysenergyaudits.com/
Moving is considered one of the most stressful life events; however, understanding the process and timeline in a real estate transaction can help to reduce your stress levels by managing expectations and avoiding surprises. Therefore, I created an episode to help clarify the timeline for both buyers and sellers along the road to real estate.
I have always been a strong advocate for multifamily homeownership in an area like NYC, where the majority of residents rent, because there are incredible benefits. In this week's episode, I break down the top 5 of these benefits: income generation, tax deductions, low risk, leverage and salability.
In this week's episode, I am discussing the recent DOS Guidance which prohibited tenants from paying rental commissions in cases where the landlord hired an agent to market the listing. In response to this announcement, REBNY, NYSAR and other brokerage firms filed an Article 78 Proceeding requesting a Temporary Restraining Order against the DOS, which has been granted.
On this week's episode, I am discussing the phenomenon of micro investing and its application in the ownership of real estate; as well as, some of the current real estate crowd funding platforms and how they operate. Finally, I touch on some pros and cons to this style of real estate investment.
On this week's episode, I break down the main components of an offer to purchase real property; as well as, tips for buyers making an offer, sellers receiving an offer and all parties getting to an accepted offer!
This week's episode is a brief announcement that mortgage payments and foreclosures have been put on hold through an executive order from Governor Cuomo in NYS for 90 days for those experiencing hardship due to the novel corona virus pandemic.
This week's episode is two parts. The first focuses on the state of the R.E. market during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions to business, modifications to protocol and marketing and technology tools being implemented in the current environment. The second part is advice to buyers and sellers navigating the sales process during this unprecedented event.
On this week's episode of LTRE, I discuss the social and economic issues of renters whose livelihoods have been affected by the pandemic. Tune in to see what legal actions have been taken in NYS, what recommendations do I have for those tenants who can not make their rent payment and what happens when tenants stop paying rent.
You’ve heard about the gender wage gap, but did you know a Yale study concluded that there is also a difference in housing returns between men and women? On this week's episode, I discuss the factors and behaviors which are contributing to this gap, why it's a problem and what women can do about it.
Featured Listings
This property is currently under construction. This photorealistic animation incorporates the blueprints and design elements which will be representative of the finished property.
102 Madison street
This thoughtfully designed, two family townhouse has been reinterpreted from the bottom to the top, and features a well appointed, owner's triplex above an income-generating, garden apartment. First impressions are lasting, and the curb appeal was considered with that philosophy in mind. The classic, black wrought iron fence, bull nose stone, oversized windows and blue stone stoop harmonize perfectly with the old english brick exterior.
Entry up the stoop to the triplex unit delivers guests into the parlor floor with an open living space accented with high ceilings, herringbone oak floors and a floating staircase. Passing through the living area, dining space and powder room, one now looks onto the L shaped, Chef's Kitchen outfitted by the award winning and innovative German Kitchen Center. The stunning, European kitchen showcases wood accented, breakfast bar seating, wood and black, fully integrated cabinetry and appliances, marble countertops, herringbone glazed tile backsplash and separate wet bar with wine cooler, while being bathed in natural light from the oversized french doors and windows which lead out to the steel deck and landscaped backyard for entertaining and dining al fresco.
The additional two floors of the triplex occupy the bedroom quarters of the unit. With the third floor providing the option of either two expansive bedrooms or a flex three bedroom plus two full bathrooms, one of which is ensuite for the rear facing bedroom. The top floor is reserved as the master suite with spacious bedroom, walk-in closet with skylight and built ins and a spa-like, master bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub and glass enclosed shower. The master suite further enjoys a 200 SF private terrace and laundry room.
From the master suite, the staircase carries you up to your finished roof deck with panoramic views of Brooklyn and partial Manhattan skyline, ideal for swanky gatherings or just gazing up at the stars.
With your feet firmly back on the ground, a private entrance accesses the one bedroom rental unit with a functional layout. A separate option exists to either include the finished basement with the rental unit for maximum income or retain the storage space for the triplex.
The property is further outfitted with smart home technology, a brand new water line, completely new electrical and plumbing including sprinkler system and central HVAC which was thoughtfully tucked above the living and sleeping quarters for noise control.
Situated in the dynamic and ever evolving Brooklyn and more specifically on the western edge of Bedford-Stuyvesant bordering Clinton Hill, this area enjoys rapid transit via the A/C line around the city, plentiful drinking and dining options, access via the S shuttle to the famed Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum and much more. Photorealistic renderings and animation demonstrate the anticipated property design. Please note that construction is still underway with an expected completion date of Summer 2019.
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