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Are you buying a co-op apartment in New York City? If so, you may be aware that the typical NYC co-op board package will request anywhere from 1 to 4 professional business reference letters per applicant.
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The body of your business reference letters should touch on the following points:
How and why do your references know you professionally? How long have you known each other?
What character traits make you stand out professionally? Ask your references to offer examples of why words such as “intelligent, responsible, hardworking and forthright” are fitting descriptions of you in the workplace.
What achievements have you accomplished at work?
Do your references have experience living in a co-op or being on a co-op board? If so, including this information will increase the credibility of your reference letters.
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It’s important to note that an employer reference letter is different from a professional reference letter. The purpose of an employer reference letter is to verify where you work, the dates of your employment, the amount and nature of your compensation, and your job title. An employer reference letter is typically provided by your employer’s Human Resources department.
One final word of advice. If you send your references the same template or sample letters, please ensure that they do not copy anything word for word. Submitting similar reference letters is an immediate red flag for the co-op board, and it’s something they will be on the lookout for.
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Due to the complexity of board applications in NYC, it’s always a good idea to work with an experienced buyer’s agent. An added benefit of partnering with a buyer’s agent in NYC is the fact that you can also save money by requesting a NYC real estate commission rebate. A commission rebate is an automatic discount on your purchase paid to you by your buyer’s broker at closing. A commission rebate will reduce your buyer closing costs and save you money.
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