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You Don’t Need All Your Ducks in a Row to Start Working With a Long Island Real Estate Agent

You Don’t Need All Your Ducks in a Row to Start Working With a Long Island Real Estate Agent

Let’s bust a big myth about buying a home: You do not need to have everything perfectly figured out to start working with a real estate agent.

In fact, if you're thinking about buying a home on Long Island—whether it's in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or anywhere in between—the best first step is simply reaching out.

 

What Happens During a Buyer Consultation?

Several times a week, my calendar is filled with 15-minute Buyer Consults. These quick calls are an easy, stress-free way to get your real estate questions answered and your bearings in place. Here's what we cover:

We talk about your real estate goals
Are you looking to upsize, downsize, buy your first home, or invest in a rental property? We’ll explore what’s motivating your move.

We go over basic financing options
Not sure if you need a mortgage pre-approval yet? Curious about down payments or first-time homebuyer programs on Long Island? We’ll touch on all of that.

You get answers to your questions
No question is too big or too small—from "How much house can I afford?" to "What’s the difference between Nassau and Suffolk taxes?" I’ve got you covered.

We talk about timing
You might be ready to buy next month—or two years from now. Either way, it’s totally normal. These conversations are valuable no matter your timeline.


Why Meet with a Long Island Realtor Early?

If you're even thinking about buying a home on Long Island, speaking with a local real estate expert early in the process can save you time, money, and stress down the road. I can help you:

  • Understand the current Long Island real estate market

  • Learn about the best neighborhoods for your lifestyle and budget

  • Get connected to trusted local lenders, attorneys, and inspectors

  • Avoid common pitfalls that catch buyers off guard

There’s no pressure to commit or move forward until you're ready. This is just a smart, informed first step.

 

 

Accolades

250 +
5 Star Reviews
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5 Star Yelp Reviews
Top 20
Under 40 Rising Stars Award Recipient
Compass #1
Independent Brokerage Nationwide
50+
Consistently selling over 50+ homes per year

Testimonials

See why my clients love working with me when navigating the Long Island luxury real estate market.
Paul Marotta

Paul Marotta

We had the pleasure of working with Kate Works for our recent home purchase and sale in Long Island, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our very first meeting, it was clear that her customer service is top-notch. K...
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Gabe McFadden

Gabe McFadden

Ive purchased almost 20 homes in my history, and the NY real estate market is completely bonkers. With crazy transactions flying all over the place and needing attorneys to handle/transact the purchase... It's a minefield of po...
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The Gilde's

The Gilde's

I would have never thought 3 years ago that my real estate agent would become one of my best friends. We purchased our first home with Kate almost 3 years ago. Everyone we know couldn’t believe how quickly the process went. In ...
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Joe Lamberson

Joe Lamberson

Kate Works is a realtor whose professionalism and attention to detail far exceeded my expectations. She handled the details of the contract and closing with ease which took the stress out of what could have been a very stressf...
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Barbara Helbock

Barbara Helbock

Kate Works is a realtor whose professionalism and attention to detail far exceeded my expectations. She handled the details of the contract and closing with ease which took the stress out of what could have been a very stressf...
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The Fitzgerald's

The Fitzgerald's

Words cannot express how wonderful Kate is. From day one of our very stressful buying and selling process she went above and beyond. The photos of our home came beautiful, the open house a huge success, and our journey to findi...
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The Bretana's

The Bretana's

My husband and I used Kate to sell our home in Babylon, as well as assist us in finding our new home. Within days of listing our Babylon home we held our first and ONLY open house. During the open house, we received an offer ...
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The Madrigal Family

The Madrigal Family

With Kate you just don’t only get an amazing real estate agent, you get a therapist for all the stressful moments, you get pertinent representation for when negotiations start, you get round the clock assistance from a step by ...
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The Patel Family

The Patel Family

Kate has been an absolute pleasure to work with! We started looking to purchase a home in December of 2021 in the Long Island area. This was the time when the housing market was booming and it was near impossible to get an offe...
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Emily & Bill

Emily & Bill

Where do I begin? Kate is absolutely amazing all around the board! My husband and I are first-time home buyers. Originally we had a few bumps in the road with another agent who shouldn’t be anywhere near the real estate. To say...
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Erwin & Lawrence

Erwin & Lawrence

Kate was honestly the best part of our process. As an LGBTQ+ couple buying on Long Island we felt so taken care of by her. She was super responsive to everything that we asked of her and more. Her extensive knowledge of Long Is...
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Jim & Maria

Jim & Maria

I did my research and found Kate. The reviews don't lie, from the moment she sat at our kitchen table my wife and I felt a connection. She is so professional, prompt, and always answered our calls. I would and have recommended ...
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Susan Cali

Susan Cali

There is truly no better! She found perfect matches to meet our needs, walked us through the whole process, and was a true pleasure to work with. Professional, smart, dedicated, and compassionate. I would recommend Kate to anyo...
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Whether you are looking for a new home or thinking about selling your current home, call me today. I will put my expertise to work to provide you guidance and advice on what you need to know to make the best possible decision for your real estate needs.

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