Over the past 20 years, Chris has built a prominent reputation in the real estate industry on Long Island. Chris has become prominent as a leader in the industry, amongst colleagues as well as home buyers and sellers. With his highly trained staff, he is dedicated to providing professional help to each and every client. Chris has set himself apart from the competition with his down to earth way of doing business and his honest and sincere relationship with his clients. Chris takes the time to get to know you personally and therefore lessening the stress that often comes with buying or selling a house. He is genuine and candid which is highlighted by his repeat clients and referral business. Aside from brokering, Chris has risen to be a distinguished leader and knowledgeable expert within the industry. Chris is amongst the top 1% of all agents within the NY Metro area in from 2005 through 2020. Whether the market is distressed or competitive, Chris never fails to prove himself through his top-quality customer service. He is committed to his client. If you are looking to sell your home, call him to discuss comparative market values and obtain a free analysis. If you are in the market for a new home, contact him to discuss your needs and he will help find the right home for you. Or if you simply have a question for a future need, reach out to him for a conversation. Real estate is his passion. Chris has the experience, know-how and infrastructure to offer you great opportunities and solutions for your real estate needs. -Chris Montalbano
YPN TOP 40 UNDER 40 NY STATE, TOP 1% IN NY FOR SALES FROM 2005 -2019
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Pay Off All Debt and Build an Emergency Fund
Determine How Much House You Can Afford
Save a Down Payment
Save for Closing Costs
Get Preapproved for a Loan
Find a Home for Sale in Your Price Range
Research Neighborhoods for Best Fit
Attend Open Houses and Think Long Term
Make a Competitive Offer (That’s Within Your Budget!)
Prepare for Closing
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Hire a great Real Estate agent.
How to Pick a Real Estate AgentIf you are noticing a trend here, that’s because there is one. Working with a professional to sell your home has a ton of benefits, and takes a lot of the heavy lifting off of your shoulders. An experienced Realtor can often sell your home faster, and for a better price, than you can on your own. This, in fact, is one of the most valuable tips for selling a home. Just make sure you hire the right agent!
Before a real estate agent even begins their work of selling a home they can be a great source of knowledge in pricing your home correctly. Without the right price, everything else you do will be meaningless! Don’t be like so many other sellers who put a pie in the sky price tag on their home. This is a sure recipe for failure.
An exceptional local real estate agent who knows the market like the back of their hand is worth having in your corner. Here are some great tips on how to pick a real estate agent worth checking out. The article addresses what you should be thinking about when hiring a Real Estate agent, including important interview questions. Keep in mind that pricing a home properly is vital to your success and some agents will intentionally mislead you just to get your business.
Avoid this kind of agent at all costs! There is nothing that will prevent you from getting top dollar faster than hiring a real estate agent who overprices your home!
3. What types of clients have you worked with?
The “forever” home buyer. Fast fact: Views their home as the foundation of their life. ...
The urban dweller. ...
The quick seller. ...
The profiteer. ...
The first time buyer.
4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
I recently worked with a sellers who also needed to purchase a home. I explained the way the transaction would work in a seamless fashion so that the would be able to buy their new home without worrying about the deal falling apart and losing their downpayment. I done this numerous times for other clients and have had 0% failure. This particular transaction with through without failure and the sellers are new homeowners and couldnt be happier.
5. How did you get started in Real Estate?
I was 22 years old and had an amazing job working in local 28 sheet metal union. I was engaged at the time and started to look for my first home with my fiance. As i was looking i noticed that i enjoyed the aspect of real estate and decided to get my license and try it out part time. I figured i needed to extra money for a home and the wedding so why not. I started with handling buyers and rental properties. Within 1 year i was hooked. I took the plunge and went into it full time. The rest is history.
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4 John StMassapequa, NY, 11758
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CHRIS MONTALBANO's Reviews & Ratings
29 Reviews
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Responsive
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Trustworthy
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Hard working
Excellent negotiator
Great for new buyers
MONTEWALT83
Review for Member: CHRIS MONTALBANO
December 26, 2018
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Lisa Boncich is the best realtor I know. I have Bought and sold 3 houses in my adult life and helped do the same for my parents. I have worked with at least 7 other realtors in the past, and most of them were ok but The experiences did not come close to this last one. LISA IS SN ABSOLUTE SUPERB REALTOR!!!I recently had a very difficult transaction.It was through Lisas hard work, good work ethics, her refined negotiation skills, her INTEGRITY, her ALWAYS staying on top of everything that made it possible to close on my house. She works even beyond closing to make sure everything is done correctly and that we were happy!! She is so trusting and her positive personality gave us reassurance through the roller coaster sale. Lisa is not pushy but she will also not take no for an answer. She is very patient and took a lot of time to explain things in detail to us never once getting frustrated. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and i would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If theres something she doesnt know she will not pretend to have an answer. She will research and get back to you. She delivers on everything she promises. Lisa is simply the best! Please trust her recommendations! You will not be disappointed!
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December 22, 2018
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I dont even know where to start. Our realtor lisa was recommended to my husband and I by a friend of mine. Even before we had schedule our first house tour, she was busy away sending me house listings , shes super pro active.When we finally met with her we had an instant connection and knew she would find us a home. We saw what felt was hundreds of homes , but she made the process fun and very educational she thought us a lot being we were first time home buyers. Our realtor lisa went above and beyond for us, she did a lot of research for us and kept us informed all the time. She explained the entire process from how many homes you will actually see before you find the right home, inspection of the home to even the mortgage process and how it all works and how long it takes.She never rushed us because she said we would know when we found the right home and didnt mind seeing and scheduling appointments for us to see homes after homes.She found us a home and we closed almost a month ago. There are not enough words to describe how happy we were with Lisa , even our infant baby loved her because she always had a smile on her face and treats you like family. If you are looking for a smart, dependable , knowledgeable , and just a wonderful realtor lisa is your girl. Shes awesome and just the best!!!!!!!!
Meredith K.
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September 13, 2018
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We cannot rave enough about our experience buying a home with the help of Lisa Boncich. To say she works overtime is an understatement! She worked tirelessly to get us into our dream home. She puts in way more than 40 hours a week and goes above and beyond. Real estate isn't just her profession, it is her calling and passion. She is an expert in the field and isn't just trying to make a sale. She is committed to her clients' happiness. Whether or not this is your first real estate transaction, you can't go wrong with Lisa on your team. We feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with her on our journey to home ownership.
Cosmoazzara
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August 27, 2018
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Lisa is a fantastic Realtor! She is very knowledgeable is all areas of real estate. Lisa spent time advising us how to prepare our property for the market. Next she created an impressive listing which helped it sell quickly and at a good price. In addition, Lisa is a friendly, pleasant person to work with. She will give you all the assistance you need without being overbearing or pushy. We are so glad we chose Lisa to represent us and would recommend her to anyone looking for a qualified professional Realtor.
Ld0619
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August 16, 2018
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Lisa is a very friendly, professional, and efficient person. She answered all our questions, listened to our concerns and put us at ease. We felt like we made a new friend in Lisa--our skittish cat who runs from everyone likes Lisa! Lisa made a very stressful time less stressful and sold our house in less than 1 month. Lisa is the best and we highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor.--Jay and Laurie Denen