- If building is newer, find out if parking is deeded or assigned and whether you can sell it to a purchaser outside building .Also, make sure you see exact location of garage spot before you write a contract to purchase property.

- Buildings with substantial reserves and lower assessments tend to appreciate at a faster rate than other buildings in a similar location. Keep in mind that assessments are based on how many amenities are in building.

- Resale in six flats tends to have better resale value than three flats. The rationale is that a six flat unit is a wider unit since it is constructed on a 50 x 125 foot lot.

- The more horizontal a unit is more apt it will have better resale value. Vertical units tend to have more hallways and typically do not have split bedrooms.

- The higher ceilings in a unit larger unit will feel. Most people typically prefer 9 foot ceilings or higher hence height of ceilings will usually effect resale.

7. Learn how to make smooth introductions. In business you always introduce less important people to more important people. The way to do this is to say name of more important person first, followed by words "I'd like to introduce..." and then give other person's name. Be sure to add something about each person so they will know why they are being introduced and will have some information with which to start a conversation.

8. Know who more important person is. The client or business prospect is more important than your boss. Just hope your boss agrees.

9. Pay attention to names when you meet people. It is all too common to be thinking about what you are going to say next and not focus on other person. If you concentrate and repeat name as soon as you hear it, you stand a better chance of remembering it later.

10. Use first names of people whom you have just met only after they give you permission. Not everyone wants to be addressed informally on initial encounter. It is better to err on side of formality than to offend other person right off bat.

Your goal within first few minutes of meeting other people is to make them feel comfortable and to put them ease so they will want to do business with you. When you are confident of rules for those critical initial encounters, you will have a solid start for long-term profitable relationships.

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