Finding the right cooperative apartment can be a painstaking process. 
The key is making sure that you have time to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of your choices when looking for a co-op in a busy market.

No one should ever sign a contract to buy or sell a cooperative apartment without first retaining an attorney of their choice.  The ramifications of rushing into a deal without checking all the facts could hurt you, whether you are a buyer or a seller.