Marty Kostadinov, REALTOR®
@martytherealtor.bsky.social
REALTOR® | Howard Hanna (CNY). Quick market clarity + maintenance wins for Liverpool/Clay/Syracuse. DM “Snapshot” for a 1-page home value. EHO.
Office Hours Tuesday 🏡
Red flags I look for during a showing (not an inspection—just the early “uh oh” signs).
Reply “RED FLAGS” and I’ll send my quick checklist.
#RealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #HowardHanna
Red flags I look for during a showing (not an inspection—just the early “uh oh” signs).
Reply “RED FLAGS” and I’ll send my quick checklist.
#RealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #HowardHanna
February 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Office Hours Tuesday 🏡
Red flags I look for during a showing (not an inspection—just the early “uh oh” signs).
Reply “RED FLAGS” and I’ll send my quick checklist.
#RealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #HowardHanna
Red flags I look for during a showing (not an inspection—just the early “uh oh” signs).
Reply “RED FLAGS” and I’ll send my quick checklist.
#RealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #HowardHanna
MYTH vs FACT Monday ❄️🏡
MYTH: “Wait until spring to list.”
FACT: Spring isn’t a strategy — pricing + prep are.
Reply PLAN and I’ll send my Winter Listing Game Plan.
MYTH: “Wait until spring to list.”
FACT: Spring isn’t a strategy — pricing + prep are.
Reply PLAN and I’ll send my Winter Listing Game Plan.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
MYTH vs FACT Monday ❄️🏡
MYTH: “Wait until spring to list.”
FACT: Spring isn’t a strategy — pricing + prep are.
Reply PLAN and I’ll send my Winter Listing Game Plan.
MYTH: “Wait until spring to list.”
FACT: Spring isn’t a strategy — pricing + prep are.
Reply PLAN and I’ll send my Winter Listing Game Plan.
Gratitude Sunday 🙏
Winter Olympics always remind me what dedication looks like.
Cheering for USA 🇺🇸 + Bulgaria 🇧🇬 this year. Keeping the clip spoiler-free 😉
Winter Olympics always remind me what dedication looks like.
Cheering for USA 🇺🇸 + Bulgaria 🇧🇬 this year. Keeping the clip spoiler-free 😉
February 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Gratitude Sunday 🙏
Winter Olympics always remind me what dedication looks like.
Cheering for USA 🇺🇸 + Bulgaria 🇧🇬 this year. Keeping the clip spoiler-free 😉
Winter Olympics always remind me what dedication looks like.
Cheering for USA 🇺🇸 + Bulgaria 🇧🇬 this year. Keeping the clip spoiler-free 😉
300 housing units still offline in Syracuse.
Inventory is tighter than it looks.
This week’s freeze + snow makes winter showings interesting.
Full breakdown in today’s newsletter:
zurl.co/FsWVb
Inventory is tighter than it looks.
This week’s freeze + snow makes winter showings interesting.
Full breakdown in today’s newsletter:
zurl.co/FsWVb
February 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
300 housing units still offline in Syracuse.
Inventory is tighter than it looks.
This week’s freeze + snow makes winter showings interesting.
Full breakdown in today’s newsletter:
zurl.co/FsWVb
Inventory is tighter than it looks.
This week’s freeze + snow makes winter showings interesting.
Full breakdown in today’s newsletter:
zurl.co/FsWVb
Showings aren’t inspections.
✅ Showing: red flags + layout + location fit
🔍 Inspection: systems + structure + moisture + electrical
Reply PLAYBOOK for my guide.
✅ Showing: red flags + layout + location fit
🔍 Inspection: systems + structure + moisture + electrical
Reply PLAYBOOK for my guide.
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Showings aren’t inspections.
✅ Showing: red flags + layout + location fit
🔍 Inspection: systems + structure + moisture + electrical
Reply PLAYBOOK for my guide.
✅ Showing: red flags + layout + location fit
🔍 Inspection: systems + structure + moisture + electrical
Reply PLAYBOOK for my guide.
Feature Friday 🏠❄️ Roof Age & Ice Dams (Syracuse)
Quick checks: shingle wear/granule loss, big icicles, uneven melt, ceiling stains. Roof age can impact insurance options too.
Reply FEATURE and I’ll send my roof checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #Roofing #IceDams
Quick checks: shingle wear/granule loss, big icicles, uneven melt, ceiling stains. Roof age can impact insurance options too.
Reply FEATURE and I’ll send my roof checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #Roofing #IceDams
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Feature Friday 🏠❄️ Roof Age & Ice Dams (Syracuse)
Quick checks: shingle wear/granule loss, big icicles, uneven melt, ceiling stains. Roof age can impact insurance options too.
Reply FEATURE and I’ll send my roof checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #Roofing #IceDams
Quick checks: shingle wear/granule loss, big icicles, uneven melt, ceiling stains. Roof age can impact insurance options too.
Reply FEATURE and I’ll send my roof checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #Roofing #IceDams
Offer over asking?
It’s not about emotion — it’s about comps + contract structure.
Want my competitive offer framework?
Reply PLAYBOOK.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #CNY #DecisionThursday
It’s not about emotion — it’s about comps + contract structure.
Want my competitive offer framework?
Reply PLAYBOOK.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #CNY #DecisionThursday
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Offer over asking?
It’s not about emotion — it’s about comps + contract structure.
Want my competitive offer framework?
Reply PLAYBOOK.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #CNY #DecisionThursday
It’s not about emotion — it’s about comps + contract structure.
Want my competitive offer framework?
Reply PLAYBOOK.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #CNY #DecisionThursday
Wallet Wednesday 💚💰 The “$100 Test”
Before you fall in love with a house, check the quiet monthly costs: utilities, snow/driveway upkeep, roof+HVAC reserve, fees, insulation/windows.
Reply “BUDGET” and I’ll send my checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #Budgeting #SyracuseNY
Before you fall in love with a house, check the quiet monthly costs: utilities, snow/driveway upkeep, roof+HVAC reserve, fees, insulation/windows.
Reply “BUDGET” and I’ll send my checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #Budgeting #SyracuseNY
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Wallet Wednesday 💚💰 The “$100 Test”
Before you fall in love with a house, check the quiet monthly costs: utilities, snow/driveway upkeep, roof+HVAC reserve, fees, insulation/windows.
Reply “BUDGET” and I’ll send my checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #Budgeting #SyracuseNY
Before you fall in love with a house, check the quiet monthly costs: utilities, snow/driveway upkeep, roof+HVAC reserve, fees, insulation/windows.
Reply “BUDGET” and I’ll send my checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #Budgeting #SyracuseNY
Office Hours Tuesday 🎥
Why you shouldn’t trust the Zillow Zestimate — there’s one key limitation most people miss, and it can throw pricing off fast.
▶️ Watch the 20-sec clip.
Reply VALUE and I’ll send a comp-based local range.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Why you shouldn’t trust the Zillow Zestimate — there’s one key limitation most people miss, and it can throw pricing off fast.
▶️ Watch the 20-sec clip.
Reply VALUE and I’ll send a comp-based local range.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Office Hours Tuesday 🎥
Why you shouldn’t trust the Zillow Zestimate — there’s one key limitation most people miss, and it can throw pricing off fast.
▶️ Watch the 20-sec clip.
Reply VALUE and I’ll send a comp-based local range.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Why you shouldn’t trust the Zillow Zestimate — there’s one key limitation most people miss, and it can throw pricing off fast.
▶️ Watch the 20-sec clip.
Reply VALUE and I’ll send a comp-based local range.
#SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
MYTH: “Still for sale = something’s wrong.”
FACT: Days on Market usually tells you about the strategy—not the house.
Reply SCORECARD and I’ll send my quick checklist for spotting opportunity vs red flag.
FACT: Days on Market usually tells you about the strategy—not the house.
Reply SCORECARD and I’ll send my quick checklist for spotting opportunity vs red flag.
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
MYTH: “Still for sale = something’s wrong.”
FACT: Days on Market usually tells you about the strategy—not the house.
Reply SCORECARD and I’ll send my quick checklist for spotting opportunity vs red flag.
FACT: Days on Market usually tells you about the strategy—not the house.
Reply SCORECARD and I’ll send my quick checklist for spotting opportunity vs red flag.
Deep freeze week in CNY ❄️ New Substack: Onondaga County signal ($1.2B+ recent deals), forecast-driven showing/touring plan, + a 10-min salt-season car care reset 🚗
Read: zurl.co/HgQkf
Reply PLAYBOOK for winter checklists.
#Syracuse #CentralNY #RealEstate
Read: zurl.co/HgQkf
Reply PLAYBOOK for winter checklists.
#Syracuse #CentralNY #RealEstate
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Deep freeze week in CNY ❄️ New Substack: Onondaga County signal ($1.2B+ recent deals), forecast-driven showing/touring plan, + a 10-min salt-season car care reset 🚗
Read: zurl.co/HgQkf
Reply PLAYBOOK for winter checklists.
#Syracuse #CentralNY #RealEstate
Read: zurl.co/HgQkf
Reply PLAYBOOK for winter checklists.
#Syracuse #CentralNY #RealEstate
Showing School Saturday 🏡
First 90 seconds: smell • floors • ceilings • windows • mechanics.
Reply TOUR for my showing checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNY #RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #BuyerTips
First 90 seconds: smell • floors • ceilings • windows • mechanics.
Reply TOUR for my showing checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNY #RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #BuyerTips
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Showing School Saturday 🏡
First 90 seconds: smell • floors • ceilings • windows • mechanics.
Reply TOUR for my showing checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNY #RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #BuyerTips
First 90 seconds: smell • floors • ceilings • windows • mechanics.
Reply TOUR for my showing checklist.
#SyracuseNY #CNY #RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #BuyerTips
Open House Sunday 🏡 165 Brookside Ln, Fayetteville — 4 bed/2.5 bath, 2,000+ sq ft, nearly 1 acre. Feb 1, 11–1. $389,900. Listing: Nancy Hayman | Hosting: Martin Kostadinov (Howard Hanna) #OpenHouse #FayettevilleNY
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Open House Sunday 🏡 165 Brookside Ln, Fayetteville — 4 bed/2.5 bath, 2,000+ sq ft, nearly 1 acre. Feb 1, 11–1. $389,900. Listing: Nancy Hayman | Hosting: Martin Kostadinov (Howard Hanna) #OpenHouse #FayettevilleNY
Feature Friday 🧱 Finished basement? Check moisture, sump/drainage, and real egress—hidden costs can add up fast. Reply FEATURE for my buyer checklist.
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Feature Friday 🧱 Finished basement? Check moisture, sump/drainage, and real egress—hidden costs can add up fast. Reply FEATURE for my buyer checklist.
Decision Thursday 🧠
New listing (blurred). In a buyer-heavy market, readiness wins:
max monthly payment • must-haves • go-time terms
Reply PLAYBOOK for my buyer checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #SyracuseNY
New listing (blurred). In a buyer-heavy market, readiness wins:
max monthly payment • must-haves • go-time terms
Reply PLAYBOOK for my buyer checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #SyracuseNY
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Decision Thursday 🧠
New listing (blurred). In a buyer-heavy market, readiness wins:
max monthly payment • must-haves • go-time terms
Reply PLAYBOOK for my buyer checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #SyracuseNY
New listing (blurred). In a buyer-heavy market, readiness wins:
max monthly payment • must-haves • go-time terms
Reply PLAYBOOK for my buyer checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #SyracuseNY
Open House this Sunday 🏡
📍 Fayetteville, NY
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,046 sq ft
🗓 11–1
💲 $389,900
I’ll be hosting—stop by and take a look.
📍 Fayetteville, NY
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,046 sq ft
🗓 11–1
💲 $389,900
I’ll be hosting—stop by and take a look.
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Open House this Sunday 🏡
📍 Fayetteville, NY
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,046 sq ft
🗓 11–1
💲 $389,900
I’ll be hosting—stop by and take a look.
📍 Fayetteville, NY
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,046 sq ft
🗓 11–1
💲 $389,900
I’ll be hosting—stop by and take a look.
Wallet Wednesday 💸
“The cheapest inspection is the one that saves you $8,000.”
Sewer scope • Radon • Roof/HVAC age
Reply TOUR and I’ll send my checklist.
#WalletWednesday #HomeInspection #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #ReplyTOUR
“The cheapest inspection is the one that saves you $8,000.”
Sewer scope • Radon • Roof/HVAC age
Reply TOUR and I’ll send my checklist.
#WalletWednesday #HomeInspection #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #ReplyTOUR
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Wallet Wednesday 💸
“The cheapest inspection is the one that saves you $8,000.”
Sewer scope • Radon • Roof/HVAC age
Reply TOUR and I’ll send my checklist.
#WalletWednesday #HomeInspection #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #ReplyTOUR
“The cheapest inspection is the one that saves you $8,000.”
Sewer scope • Radon • Roof/HVAC age
Reply TOUR and I’ll send my checklist.
#WalletWednesday #HomeInspection #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HomeBuying #ReplyTOUR
Office Hours Tuesday #1:
Q: What made you get into real estate?
Shoutout Cory Lawson for the office Q&A 🙌
After you watch: have you ever made a big career change?
#OfficeHoursTuesday #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HowardHanna #HomeBuying #HomeSelling
Q: What made you get into real estate?
Shoutout Cory Lawson for the office Q&A 🙌
After you watch: have you ever made a big career change?
#OfficeHoursTuesday #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HowardHanna #HomeBuying #HomeSelling
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Office Hours Tuesday #1:
Q: What made you get into real estate?
Shoutout Cory Lawson for the office Q&A 🙌
After you watch: have you ever made a big career change?
#OfficeHoursTuesday #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HowardHanna #HomeBuying #HomeSelling
Q: What made you get into real estate?
Shoutout Cory Lawson for the office Q&A 🙌
After you watch: have you ever made a big career change?
#OfficeHoursTuesday #CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HowardHanna #HomeBuying #HomeSelling
MYTH: “Higher offer always wins.”
FACT: Clean terms + proof of funds + flexible closing can beat a higher number.
Reply PLAYBOOK for my winning-offer framework.
FACT: Clean terms + proof of funds + flexible closing can beat a higher number.
Reply PLAYBOOK for my winning-offer framework.
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
MYTH: “Higher offer always wins.”
FACT: Clean terms + proof of funds + flexible closing can beat a higher number.
Reply PLAYBOOK for my winning-offer framework.
FACT: Clean terms + proof of funds + flexible closing can beat a higher number.
Reply PLAYBOOK for my winning-offer framework.
Gratitude Sunday.
Grateful to be part of the Howard Hanna family and GSAR. I attended the GSAR Gala Celebration—new board installed and outstanding members recognized.
Congrats to Morgan Tolbert (North Syracuse office) for winning the Rising Star Award. Well deserved.
Grateful to be part of the Howard Hanna family and GSAR. I attended the GSAR Gala Celebration—new board installed and outstanding members recognized.
Congrats to Morgan Tolbert (North Syracuse office) for winning the Rising Star Award. Well deserved.
January 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Gratitude Sunday.
Grateful to be part of the Howard Hanna family and GSAR. I attended the GSAR Gala Celebration—new board installed and outstanding members recognized.
Congrats to Morgan Tolbert (North Syracuse office) for winning the Rising Star Award. Well deserved.
Grateful to be part of the Howard Hanna family and GSAR. I attended the GSAR Gala Celebration—new board installed and outstanding members recognized.
Congrats to Morgan Tolbert (North Syracuse office) for winning the Rising Star Award. Well deserved.
This week’s Substack is out 📰❄️🏡
Storm-week = the “truth test” for houses:
drafts • moisture clues • drainage • access
Also included winter car care tips. zurl.co/XqhDU
Storm-week = the “truth test” for houses:
drafts • moisture clues • drainage • access
Also included winter car care tips. zurl.co/XqhDU
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This week’s Substack is out 📰❄️🏡
Storm-week = the “truth test” for houses:
drafts • moisture clues • drainage • access
Also included winter car care tips. zurl.co/XqhDU
Storm-week = the “truth test” for houses:
drafts • moisture clues • drainage • access
Also included winter car care tips. zurl.co/XqhDU
15-minute showing “risk scan”:
water stains → under sink → door seal → electrical panel → GFCI test
Reply TOUR for my full checklist.
water stains → under sink → door seal → electrical panel → GFCI test
Reply TOUR for my full checklist.
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
15-minute showing “risk scan”:
water stains → under sink → door seal → electrical panel → GFCI test
Reply TOUR for my full checklist.
water stains → under sink → door seal → electrical panel → GFCI test
Reply TOUR for my full checklist.
Feature Friday: 5 hidden kitchen must-haves that make a space work smarter.
zurl.co/iZoCS
Reply FEATURE for my kitchen checklist.
zurl.co/iZoCS
Reply FEATURE for my kitchen checklist.
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Feature Friday: 5 hidden kitchen must-haves that make a space work smarter.
zurl.co/iZoCS
Reply FEATURE for my kitchen checklist.
zurl.co/iZoCS
Reply FEATURE for my kitchen checklist.
Decision Thursday: nicer house or better location?
• LOCATION wins if commute/schools/lifestyle are non-negotiable
• HOUSE wins if location is still a “yes” + layout/lot solves daily life
• WAIT if you’re convincing yourself the location is “fine”
• LOCATION wins if commute/schools/lifestyle are non-negotiable
• HOUSE wins if location is still a “yes” + layout/lot solves daily life
• WAIT if you’re convincing yourself the location is “fine”
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Decision Thursday: nicer house or better location?
• LOCATION wins if commute/schools/lifestyle are non-negotiable
• HOUSE wins if location is still a “yes” + layout/lot solves daily life
• WAIT if you’re convincing yourself the location is “fine”
• LOCATION wins if commute/schools/lifestyle are non-negotiable
• HOUSE wins if location is still a “yes” + layout/lot solves daily life
• WAIT if you’re convincing yourself the location is “fine”
Wallet Wednesday 💵
Monthly payment isn’t just the price—rate, taxes, and insurance matter a lot.
DM “BUDGET” for my worksheet.
Monthly payment isn’t just the price—rate, taxes, and insurance matter a lot.
DM “BUDGET” for my worksheet.
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Wallet Wednesday 💵
Monthly payment isn’t just the price—rate, taxes, and insurance matter a lot.
DM “BUDGET” for my worksheet.
Monthly payment isn’t just the price—rate, taxes, and insurance matter a lot.
DM “BUDGET” for my worksheet.