Calling All Potential Co-op Buyers: You Won't Want to Miss This

Dec. 25, 2014 — If landing a co-op is on your list of New Year's resolutions, you'll want to check out this piece of helpful advice from Brickunderground.com. Yes, a lot of the grueling application process is made up of your financial details — to prove you can afford the place. But it's also who you know, or who knows you, rather. Recommendation letters are a huge deal, and it matters who vouches for you. Brickunderground.com explains that a letter from a doorman, who may be angling for a decent holiday tip, will probably not carry the same weight as one from an employer or from someone who lives in your building and happens to serve on the board. Good advice notwithstanding, what's really worth checking out in this item is the collection of letters from buyers who aced their applications and got their co-ops. What better sample than the real thing (with identifying details blacked out, of course)?