Open Houses This Weekend in the Peekskill-Cortlandt Area

Here are some general tips for buyers visiting open houses:

Sign in:  Some agents will ask visitors to sign in and provide an e-mail or phone number upon entry. While this may feel a little intrusive, it has more to do with security than an agent's self-promotion. If you don't want the agent to contact you, simply indicate that you are already working with a buyer's agent.

Agency:  The showing agent generally represents either the seller or the builder/developer. Always be upfront with the showing agent about any buyer agency agreements you may have.

Get the lowdown: Come prepared with questions for the showing representative, such as:

• How long has the home been on the market?
• Has the owner received/rejected offers (and why)?
• What are the owner's reasons for selling?
• What furniture or fixtures are included?
• Are there any special or unusual costs of ownership?

Check out the neighborhood:  You've come all the way out to view the property; take the time to see the surrounding area, have lunch at a local spot.

Smile: Some buyers feel a skeptical attitude, worried  they will encounter overbearing showing agents. While some agents get caught up in excessive salesmanship, most simply want to answer your questions and point out the property's strong points.

For more information on the open houses this weekend, click on the pictures here and a full menu of details will pop up. Or scan through the list below.

Single family

8 Fowler Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

List Price: $400,000

Living Area: 2800 sq. ft. / Lot Size: 0.937acres

Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.1

Estimated Tax, not including STAR:  $12000

School District: Lakeland (Panas)

Listing Agent: Denise Kurz  Patricia Schiller Real Estate  914-490-9823

Date & Time: Saturday, May 7, 1-3 p.m.

Directions: Gallows Hill to right at light on Hillside stay left on Fowler

Condominium

425  Highridge Ct #425,  Peekskill, NY  10566  (Riverbend)

List Price: $348,000

Living Area: 1264 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2.1

Estimated Tax, not including STAR:  $4271

School District: Peekskill

Listing Agent: Richard Arias Home Finders Real Estate 914-747-3535

 Date & Time: Saturday, May 7, noon-3 p.m.

Directions: Rt. 9/Louisa St. to South St., go right, then right into complex, first right on High Ridge Court

113  Waterside Close #113,  Peekskill, NY  10566 (Riverbend)

List Price: $305,000

Living Area: 1100 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2.1

Estimated Tax, not including STAR:  $5460

School District: Peekskill

Listing Agent: Mary Daddazio Houlihan Lawrence 914-762-7200

 Date & Time: Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Directions: Rt. 9 N to Louisa St. exit, left under bridge, 1st light turn right, complex on left up the hill.