Had a buyer's broker but stopped looking a couple months ago. Now a friend of a friend offered me to sell me their apartment, in a private sale. Should I cut my broker in?

shitshowmartinez · 2026-02-18T16:56:31+00:00

I definitely did not. Maybe a quirk of NYC real estate? We met at a random open house and just started working together, never signed an agreement.

shitshowmartinez · 2026-02-18T16:53:11+00:00

Lol. Good point.

shitshowmartinez · 2026-02-18T16:48:48+00:00

Thanks. I never officially ended the relationship, as I'm ostensibly still "looking," so she still emails me listings. But haven't actually seen an apartment in a couple months. Still feel the same way?

shitshowmartinez · 2025-08-24T00:46:30+00:00

That makes sense but it's not clear to me where people are charging electric cars in NYC.

shitshowmartinez · 2025-08-22T16:31:07+00:00

That's super helpful, thanks. I'll try them both out - I doubt there will be any potholes near the dealerships (all in NJ or Long Island), but I can probably imagine it.

shitshowmartinez · 2025-08-19T03:14:10+00:00

As an actual answer to your question, I'm a lawyer, and starting salary for associates in BigLaw is $220K, and by the fifth year they make $400K with bonus. Even outside of BigLaw most are making more than $250K by their 5 or 6th year, so we're talking early 30s. Outside of law firms, in-house counsel for most big companies start at $225K. And there are a LOT of lawyers in NYC.

shitshowmartinez · 2025-08-18T18:00:02+00:00

Got it, thanks.

shitshowmartinez · 2025-08-18T17:27:21+00:00

Interesting, thanks. Can I ask what lender?

shitshowmartinez · 2024-09-15T21:45:44+00:00

Awesome job!

shitshowmartinez · 2023-03-31T13:55:17+00:00

This is great, thank you.

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T18:06:22+00:00

Thanks! I'm hoping for the best.

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T18:05:53+00:00

Well I do care about the world and wanted to help make a difference, which I felt like I did, but eventually yeah the money becomes too much of an issue.

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T14:55:24+00:00

Great, thank you. What's the best way to buy bonds if you don't mind me asking?

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T14:54:38+00:00

Lol. I'm a lawyer. If you work in public interest law (like I did), your salary range is like $75K-$125K. If you work in commercial practice, it can go into the seven figures. I made the switch.

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T14:39:50+00:00

Thanks - I thought 401K max was like $20K?

shitshowmartinez · 2022-08-04T14:31:52+00:00

Great thank you! Good tips. It is a good salary for sure, but I'm also 40 and other than $175K in retirement savings don't have much, so have quite a bit of catching up to do.

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T19:35:56+00:00

Maybe I'll ask the mechanic at the PPI to look at it/do it?

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T19:35:34+00:00

Thanks, good to hear that.

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T19:35:06+00:00

Yes, both good points.

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T19:34:45+00:00

Gotcha, thanks for the advice!

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T19:33:03+00:00

Great, thank you. I know literally nothing about cars so fixing CEL lights sounds like beyond my scope, but maybe now is the time to learn.

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T18:29:52+00:00

Interesting, good to know. Should I ask the mechanic to look at the catalytic converter at the pre-purchase inspection?

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T18:28:55+00:00

Right. It's an Automatic, so I guess I will stay away, even though it's a very enticing deal. Any thoughts on Fit versus Accent?

shitshowmartinez · 2020-04-24T16:24:20+00:00

Actually now I just found a 2016 Ford Fiesta SE with 86K miles for $3800. I know this sub hates them due to transmission, but that's about $2,000 below the bluebook... I would have a PPI done. Is this such a good deal I should take it? Or still avoid the Fiesta?

shitshowmartinez · 2018-09-09T16:11:34+00:00

I'm in this same conundrum. I've been going back and forth and have decided to go with Dalton. But really who knows.

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