Have Unpermitted Work? Don't Sell Your Queens or Long Island Home Until You Watch This!

Thinking about selling your home in Queens or Long Island, but worried about a finished basement, converted garage, or extra bathroom done without permits? 🏠⚠️ In this video, Maureen Folan (Founder of the #1 Real Estate Team from Queens to Long Island) breaks down what unpermitted work and code violations actually mean for your home sale—and how to handle them so your deal doesn't fall apart at closing! If you're dealing with an unpermitted addition, a missing Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), or open building violations, you are not alone. New York has some of the oldest housing stock in the country, and thousands of homeowners face this exact situation when going to market. 📍 Free Resource for Homeowners 📋 Buyers Must Have Checklist 👉 https://u.realgeeks.media/maureenfola... 📋 Home Seller Preparation Checklist. 👉 https://www.maureenfolan.com/seller-p... 📋 Queens Property Tax Guide 2026 Property Tax Sheet. 👉 https://www.maureenfolan.com/queens-t... 📋 Home Value 👉 https://www.maureenfolan.com/seller/h... 📋 Photography Checklist 👉 https://u.realgeeks.media/maureenfola... Maureen Folan Maureen Folan Real Estate Group 718-767-8200 MaureenFolan.com Maureen@MaureenFolan.com Looking to sell your home? Find out the value here: https://www.maureenfolan.com/cma/prop... Looking to buy a home? Search all homes for sale here: https://www.maureenfolan.com/search/a... Find us on social media here: Facebook:   / maureenfolanrealestategroup   LinkedIn:   / maureen-folan-41157ba7   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenfola... My Business: https://g.page/maureenfolanrealestate?we ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - The Reality of Unpermitted Work in Queens & Long Island 00:23 - Common Examples: Finished Basements, Garages & Extra Baths 00:50 - Free Queens & Long Island Seller Checklist 02:17 - 4 Reasons Unpermitted Work Can Delay Your Closing (C of O, Lenders, Title) 03:52 - Option #1: Legalize the Work Before You Sell (As-Built Permits) 04:37 - Option #2: Sell "As-Is" with Full Legal Disclosure 05:27 - Option #3: How to Resolve an Open Building Violation 05:58 - Maureen’s Strategic 4-Step Process for Sellers 07:17 - Next Steps & How to Reach Maureen Folan Group