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ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker
Former FSBO CEO sells home the traditional way.

Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and FSBO sites, but after six months, he opted to hire New York broker Jesse Buckler who immediately advised a price change as the listing was not attracting the right buyer.
Buying a home to be made cheaper as sales tax is cut
The special tax on house purchases – overdrachtsbelasting or conveyancing tax – is to be reduced from 6% to 2% for a year in an effort to boost the housing market.
Address:
Amstelveenseweg 980-C, 1081 JR
City:
Amsterdam

This spectacular open-plan apartment is very spacious and finished to high specifications. It is a bright apartment with trees to the front and green spaces to the rear affording a lot of privacy. There are three easy to access terraces taking maximum advantage of the sun. This two-bedroom apartment, with lots of outdoor space, is located on the second and third floor of a new building constructed in 2005.

Location:
The apartment is ideally situated beside the Amsterdamse Bos; a wonderful location, close to numerous sports and water sports facilities such as the Bosbaan, Nieuwe Meer, Amsterdam Stables and hockey fields. It is also convenient for getting to the popular shopping centre at Groot Gelderlandplein as well as the VU, A10 ring road and Station Zuid train station. The apartment is a stone’s throw from a wide variety of shops and the Anno 1890 café.

Biking:
Museumplein is only 15 minutes away by bike and you can also be in the centre of Amstelveen in 10 minutes. 

Layout:
The common hall to the entrance on the second floor has a bright and natural feel due to the complimentary use of mirrors and natural stone flooring. The main living area of the apartment has a lovely open feel: the family kitchen to the front of the building flows through from the living room with the first of the three terraces to the back. A column, in the middle of the room, with shelves and other storage acts as a divider in this space. Both front and rear façade are glass from floor to ceiling providing a wonderful aspect and amazing views.

On the street side of the apartment is an open plan kitchen with space for a large dining table. The kitchen is clean lined with high gloss white cupboards and built in appliances including a 5 burner Smeg gas cooker and oven. There are stone tiles on the kitchen floor and a floor to ceiling window with sweeping panoramic views over mature trees. The spacious seating area to the rear has a large sliding door on to a 15m2 terrace with unobstructed views towards the woods. This southwest facing terrace gets sun all afternoon and evening.

The living room has whitewashed-oak flooring, an elegant custom made bookcase and potential to add a fireplace (there is already a gas flue from the fireplace of the downstairs neighbour).

In the centre of the room is a WC with hanging toilet and vanity, meter cupboard and custom-built wall units with space for a cloakroom and additional storage.

The upstairs landing provides access to the rooms on this floor. There are two well-proportioned bedrooms with access to outside areas on the front as well as the rear of the apartment. The balcony to the front is approximately 8m2 while the one at the rear is 15m2, well situated to catch the sun and offers a lot of privacy. The bathroom features a bathtub, separate shower, hanging toilet and bathroom sink. There is also a separate laundry room and closet for the technical appliances.


Features:
• Freehold
• Alarm
• Member of a financially sound homeowners association
• Monthly service costs of €125
• Completely insulated including hr++ glass
• This address can request two residential parking permits at favorable rates.

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