If you are thinking “I need a realtor to sell my house in East Elmhurst,” look for someone who knows the neighborhood block by block, prices your home from real nearby sales, gives you a written plan for preparing and marketing it, and keeps you informed in the language you prefer until the day you close. Empire Fine Homes is based right here, at 98-05 Astoria Blvd in East Elmhurst. Alejandra Fermin (Broker/Owner) and Elias Borjas (Broker) help homeowners sell in Spanish and English. Call 917.554.0546 for a free, no-pressure conversation about your home.
Selling a home is a big decision, and it usually comes with a lot of questions: What is my house worth? What should I fix? How long will it take? Who do I trust? This guide walks you through how to choose the right agent, what a good selling plan looks like, and what to ask before you sign anything.
What to Look for in a Realtor to Sell My House in East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst sits between Jackson Heights, Corona, and LaGuardia Airport, and it has a mix of property types: attached and detached one-family homes, two-family houses, and some co-ops and condos. Two homes a few blocks apart can appeal to different buyers. The right agent understands those differences and builds the plan around your home, not around a borough-wide average.
1. Pricing based on real nearby sales
Your list price should come from recent comparable sales close to you, adjusted for size, condition, layout, and legal use. Be careful with any agent who quotes a high number just to win your listing; an overpriced home can sit on the market and end up selling for less. Ask which sales were used and why. Request a free home value, and read our guide to pricing your home to sell in Queens. For a neighborhood example, see what is my home worth in Corona, Queens.
2. Local presence
An agent who works nearby can meet you at the house quickly, attend showings, and knows how buyers see your street. Our office is on Astoria Blvd in East Elmhurst, and we work across East Elmhurst and the surrounding neighborhoods.
3. Clear communication, in Spanish or English
Listing agreements, offers, inspection requests, and attorney documents can be confusing. You should always know what happens next, without relying on a relative to translate. Alejandra and Elias explain every step in Spanish, in English, or in both.
4. A written selling plan
Ask exactly what will happen before and after your home goes on the market: what to repair or leave alone, how the home will be cleaned up and photographed, how showings and offers will be handled, and how often you will get updates.
5. Experience with your type of property
A two-family house with tenants, an inherited home, and a one-family house you live in each come with different paperwork and different buyer questions. Ask how the agent has handled a property like yours.
How to Get Ready to Sell My House in East Elmhurst
You do not need a full renovation to sell. Most of the time, the goal is a clean, bright, well-maintained home that lets buyers picture themselves living there:
- Declutter and clean. Clear counters, closets, and floors so rooms look larger and brighter.
- Handle small repairs. Leaky faucets, loose handles, burnt-out bulbs, and chipped paint are inexpensive to fix and easy for buyers to notice.
- Gather your documents. Your deed, recent tax and utility bills, any permits or certificates of occupancy, and, for a multi-family home, current leases and rent information.
- Plan for showings. Decide how and when buyers can visit, especially if tenants live in the home.
- Talk timing. If you also need to buy, plan both moves together. If you need to move quickly, read how to sell your house fast in Queens for the best price.
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Questions to Ask Any Realtor Before You List
Talk with more than one agent and ask each of them the same questions, so you can compare the answers side by side:
- Which recent nearby sales would you compare my home to, and why?
- What would you fix, and what would you leave alone, before photos?
- How will you market my home and handle showings?
- How often will you update me, and in which language?
- How do you handle multiple offers, or a buyer who asks for repairs after the inspection?
- Who will I work with day to day?
- Can I read reviews from sellers you have worked with?
Clear, specific answers and a written plan are good signs. Vague promises are not. For a longer checklist, read 12 questions sellers should ask before choosing a listing agent in Queens.
Meet Your East Elmhurst Realtors: Alejandra Fermin and Elias Borjas
Alejandra Fermin is Broker/Owner of Empire Fine Homes. Elias Borjas is Broker. They are the husband-and-wife team behind Empire Fine Homes, serving buyers and sellers throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island in Spanish and English, from their office in East Elmhurst. They help homeowners sell one- and multi-family homes, co-ops, condominiums, and inherited property. Learn more on our Meet the Team page.
Sellers often mention the team’s communication. Shirin Sultana wrote: “Alejandra was great to work with, she tried her best to make the process as easy and quick as she possibly could. She remained transparent with me throughout. the entire process and provided me with updates when necessary.” Read more client stories on our testimonials page.
Serving East Elmhurst and Nearby Queens Neighborhoods
Besides East Elmhurst, we work in Jackson Heights, Corona, and the rest of Queens. See all of our Queens communities, or read a Spanish speaking real estate agent in Jackson Heights and how to choose a real estate agent in Woodhaven, Queens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a realtor to sell my house in East Elmhurst?
Interview more than one agent and compare how each one prices your home, prepares and markets it, and communicates with you. Ask for the nearby sales behind their price and read reviews from past sellers. Alejandra Fermin and Elias Borjas of Empire Fine Homes work from an office in East Elmhurst. Call 917.554.0546.
How much is my East Elmhurst home worth?
It depends on recent comparable sales near you, your property type, size, condition, and legal use. Request a free home value and we will walk you through the numbers.
Do I have to renovate before I sell?
Usually not. Cleaning, decluttering, and small repairs often matter more than big projects. Ask your agent which updates are worth it for your home and which are not.
Can I sell my house in East Elmhurst working in Spanish?
Yes. Alejandra and Elias work in Spanish and English. Visit our Spanish-speaking Queens agent page.
Does a first conversation mean I have to list right away?
No. The first conversation is free and carries no obligation.
Need a Realtor to Sell My House in East Elmhurst? Call Us Today
If you are looking for a realtor to sell my house in East Elmhurst, talk with Alejandra Fermin and Elias Borjas at Empire Fine Homes: 917.554.0546. Start at empirefinehomes.com, use our contact page, or visit 98-05 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. Se habla español.
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