NYC Luxury Apartment & Townhouse Sales

Smart Selling Starts Here

Designed to beat expectations

video above: some of the properties we have sold over the years

Designed to sell

Real estate agency meets advertising agency

Many believe all real estate agents and marketing are the same—but they’re not. The Comitini Team brings a design-driven approach that elevates property marketing to the level of a professional advertising agency.

Our process starts long before a buyer steps inside, using tailored strategies like custom micro-branding, strategic social media, and expert home preparation to maximize reach and capture attention. We can enhance engagement with 3D walk-throughs, immersive video, and special event marketing, creating a dynamic and memorable buyer experience. In today’s marketplace of attention capturing interest is everything—our marketing doesn’t just attract buyers, it creates the conditions to inform, persuade, negotiate, and close at the highest prices.

Case Study: Mega Open House

Producing a record sale

371 Carlton Ave, Fort Greene

A strategically planned mega open house and targeted marketing drove intense buyer competition, resulting in a sale $100,000 over asking. We break down the key tactics behind that marketing success for our client.

Peter Comitini — Townhouses & Historic Homes Nest video doorbell social campaign
Marketing collateral: video, social media post, mailer, and open house flyer for 371 Carlton Avenue

Campaign: social media, video, mail, and digital outreach

Case Study: Mega Open House

The property

371 Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn is a meticulously renovated pre-Civil War era townhouse blending historic elegance with modern luxury. Terraces on every floor connect to a lush garden patio, while original hand-carved mantels frame working fireplaces against exposed brick. The chef’s kitchen features top-tier appliances, and a custom steam bath with a Japanese-style soaking tub offers a spa-like retreat.

The marketing plan

  • Strategic pricing to maximize exposure
  • Micro-branded ad campaign
  • Video ads produced for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
  • 60,000 email blasts
  • 6,000 printed invitations to neighbors
  • Open co-brokerage with all NYC agents
  • Massive multi-website global network
  • Minor property repairs, styling, and staging
  • Professional photos & floor plans
  • MegaOpenHouse with brunch
  • Home automation experts on-site
  • Door prize and giveaways
  • A team of agents to qualify buyers
  • Lender on-site to help with mortgages

Peter’s results

  • Sold for $100,000 over the asking price!
  • Sold in 72 hours with multiple offers
  • Closed with an all-cash deal
  • Over 30,000 video views on social media
  • Over 80 visitors at our MegaOpenHouse event
171 Maple Street, Brooklyn — brownstone exterior 171 Maple Street, Brooklyn — interior

Be memorable

Impactful video that draws buyers’ attention

We create thoughtful, expertly crafted video content that highlights a property’s best features, capturing attention on social media and top real estate platforms to drive engagement and maximize impact. It’s crucial to selling in today’s digital marketplace.

Peter sells your home with standout marketing that secures the best price possible

Be distinctive

Townhouse marketing

Peter maximizes your townhouse listing’s visibility, focusing on its character and provenance with immersive video, custom micro-branding, social media ads, and staging options—with meticulous attention to design, production, and details that speak to quality in ways words alone cannot.

Custom brand identity for 181 Lenox Avenue — Mount Morris Historic District

Above: Custom logo for a Harlem landmark.
Yep we work all over Manhattan and Brooklyn

Process with passion and rigor

Why list with Peter?

Selling your home requires more than just a listing—it demands strategy, creativity, and expertise. We tailor every sale with data-driven pricing, innovative marketing, and personalized service to build momentum, and achieve top offers. We do it thoughtfully and with enthusiasm, because few moments in life are as important as this both financially and emotionally.

Three pillars of Peter Comitini’s approach: client-focused service, high-impact marketing, and strategic, data-driven pricing

Set the stage

What about staging my home?

A buyer’s first impression is made within seconds, whether viewing your home online or stepping through the door. These moments shape how they perceive its value. We can help curate this experience to make your home stand out, increasing its appeal and helping it sell faster and for a higher price.

Correctly pricing your home is the single most important decision every seller makes

When’s the best opportunity to close a deal?

ⓘ ProTip: Two weeks post-launch sees peak activity with seasoned buyers. Pricing correctly invites interest and offers right away.

—Source: Corcoran Group sales data

Pricing for performance can be a slippery slope. Peak buyer interest typically occurs within the first two weeks of a listing hitting the market. This is when ready-to-act buyers are most eager to see what’s new to market. Pricing correctly during this window is when to seize the moment. Overpricing keeps buyers away. By week five it’s starting to look a little stale. Do you need to reduce the price?

Pricing curve: peak buyer interest occurs within the first two weeks of a listing

Pricing scenarios

There’s a lot to think about when setting the right price. Are you selling and buying at the same time? Does your property have unique features that could affect its value? How fast is the market moving right now? We help you succeed in any market.

Five gold stars — Peter Comitini consistently earns 5-star reviews from clients

What to Expect

Top 10 things Peter will do

1. Understand your goals

Peter takes the time to learn your motivations for buying or selling, ensuring that your priorities are central to the process. Whether selling due to a significant life event or pursuing a dream home, he handles every situation with discretion and care.

2. Respect your timeline

Peter will collaborate with you to create a timeline that works for your specific needs, whether you’re aiming for a quick turnaround or a more flexible approach.

3. Provide clear, informed guidance

From pricing and preparation to negotiations and closing, Peter will offer practical, easy-to-follow advice at every stage, ensuring you’re always in the loop.

4. Take a thoughtful, creative approach

Using our tailored approach to showcasing your home, rather than a one-size-fits-all method, Peter creates bespoke marketing programs that sell your property, ensuring a stand-out position in the marketplace and capturing buyer’s attention.

5. Respond promptly

Peter will handle all inquiries quickly and professionally, making sure any communication from buyers or agents is addressed without delay.

6. Accommodate your schedule

Whether you have a busy household, work commitments, or other obligations, Peter will ensure that showings and meetings are arranged around your convenience and preferences.

7. Maintain open, consistent communication

You’ll receive regular updates from Peter, keeping you fully informed throughout the process, from listing to closing.

8. Sell your property’s strengths

We engage every potential buyer that comes through the door, presenting the best features of your listing, and ensuring a lasting impression.

9. Deliver offers and feedback quickly

Peter will make sure that any offers and feedback from showings are communicated to you promptly, giving you the information you need to make informed decisions.

10. Negotiate and close effectively

Peter will manage negotiations with your best interests in mind and guide you through the closing process to assure everything goes smoothly.

A step-by-step guide

Smarter selling is built into every step we take

Selling a home in New York City is a detailed, multi-step process that generally takes about six months, though this timeline can fluctuate depending on market trends and individual factors. Helping people to navigate this process is the very essence of our work. Below is a step-by-step overview of what the selling process looks like once you list your home with Peter.

  1. Listing consultation

    What’s your home worth?

    • First consultation. In your home, or via a call, or Zoom.
    • Onsite visit: there is no replacement for seeing your home in person.
    • Review and analyze recent sales and active, competing listings.
    • Recommend pricing strategies: we’ll discuss the best approach.
    • Discuss all the options for how to present your home.
    • Talk about buyer’s agent incentives.
    • Plan the logistics of your move.
    • Sign a listing agreement and unleash the power of our process.
  2. Preparation

    Getting your house in order

    • Organize and declutter your home.
    • Painting and repairs to address any cosmetic or functional issues.
    • Check appliances to ensure everything is delivered working.
    • Make your home shine with a deep cleaning. Try to keep it that way!
    • Staging and accessorizing to present your home in the best light.
    • Peter will shoot professional photos, video, a 3D tour, and floor plans to marketing your home relentlessly.
    • Design social media posts, brochures, fact sheets, and postcards in print and digital media.
    • Local outreach with mailings to your building and neighbors.
    • Gather purchase application, offering plan, and building financials.
    • Interview and retain a real estate attorney.
    • Shop for the best mortgage to meet your needs.
  3. On the market

    Launch! Time to get busy

    • We share listing with every local co-broker and the public.
    • Global listing exposure on Realtor.com, StreetEasy, Zillow, Trulia, and more on the most comprehensive real estate network.
    • We’ll promote on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
    • We utilize AI targeting to reach your most likely buyers.
    • Generate buzz with open houses and events.
    • Highlight your listing to Corcoran’s Press Relations team.
    • Email blasts to send to agents and our proprietary customer lists.
    • Townhouse signage when possible and appropriate.
  4. Showings

    Selling your listing

    • Establish showing hours that fit your household’s schedule.
    • Schedule a buyer’s agent open house to promote your listing.
    • Schedule and host the first public viewings.
    • Respond to buyer inquiries fast, usually within 15 minutes.
    • Ongoing showings onsite or virtually as needed.
    • Accommodate buyers with appointments within 24 hours.
    • Communicate ongoing progress reports.
  5. Transmit offers

    Negotiate and compare offers

    • Transmit all offers directly to you.
    • Assess potential buyers’ financial qualifications.
    • Work with buyers and co-brokers to negotiate your best deal.
    • Plan the best approach when handling multiple offers.
    • Accept the best offer and finalize the terms of the sale.
    • Transmit a transaction memo that outlines the deal to attorneys.
  6. Go to ‘contract’

    It’s a deal!

    • A draft contract is issued by seller’s counsel.
    • Both side’s lawyers fine-tune the precise language of the terms.
    • Buyers typically have about 45 days to secure a mortgage.
    • Engineering inspections, appraisals, and updated land surveys for townhouses are completed.
    • Buyer signs and makes a 10% escrow deposit.
    • When the seller signs the contract, terms become binding.
  7. Get to closing table

    Mark it as sold!

    • We review the buyer’s coop or condo purchase application.
    • Obtain coop board approval or condo waiver.
    • Coops usually require an in-person interview of your buyers.
    • The attorneys will schedule the closing date.
    • Buyer conducts a final walk-through within 24 hours of closing.
    • Close your transaction and hand buyer the keys.
    • Toast your successful sale with Peter!

Selling or buying a home?

Work with Peter Comitini

“For two decades, I’ve guided clients through the ins and outs of NYC real estate by offering boutique service, customized marketing, and the expertise to get your deal done.”

—Peter Comitini

Peter Comitini, NYC real estate broker at Corcoran