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What Is The Difference Between A REALTOR And A Real Estate Agent?

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The term real estate agent and REALTOR® are often thrown around synonymously. In most consumer's minds, there is no difference between a REALTOR and a real estate agent. When talking about what the difference is between a REALTOR and a real estate agent is, we should also add a real estate broker to the mix. Real estate broker is another term thrown around synonymously with real estate agent and REALTOR. On top of all that you have listing agents, facilitators, buyer's agents … Continue reading...

Cape Cod Home- The Original American Cottage

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No matter where you turn in New England you will find a Cape Cod home. The Capes charm starts with its earliest roots in our country. Which of course is the region it is named after.... Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The Cape Cod style home is the classic American Cottage. Really, who doesn't love a weathered shingled Cape style home with a white picket fence? Yes, Cape Cod home style has tons of charm and it certainly is one of the most romanticized homes. Better … Continue reading...

Get Your Free Annual Credit Report

Checking your credit on a regular basis is important to maintaining a healthy credit profile. Even more so when your about to buy your first home. At the first thought of buying a home definitely pull your free annual credit report. By getting your hands on your credit report early, you have time to check for mistakes and fraud that could be impacting your credit score. Accessing your free annual credit report early will also give you time to take some measures to improve your … Continue reading...

Radon Gas In The Home- An Invisible Killer

When purchasing a home it is important for a home buyer to do their due diligence. Part of the due diligence period is having a home inspection done on the home that is being purchased. This includes testing for radon gas in a home. A general home inspection of a home's systems and structures is a good idea. You should also consider additional inspections, including the testing for radon gas.... not only in the home but the well water if the home is on a private well. What Is Radon … Continue reading...

Home Inspection Checklist: Here’s What To Look For

Being an informed consumer and homebuyer is essential to purchasing your new home. You might be a first-time homebuyer, so you should equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible before hitting the open houses with your REALTOR®. A deciding factor in the purchasing process can come down to a home inspection, so you should know what they entail, and what the possible outcomes mean for your potential home. Here’s what you should look for in a home inspection. What’s a Home … Continue reading...

What To Know About Massachusetts Real Estate and The Covid-19 Virus

Are We allowed To Buy Or Sell A Home During The Covid-19 Shelter In Place Order? We are about 2 1/2 weeks into our request for shelter in place from the state of Massachusetts to combat the Covid-19 virus. No matter what they situation there will always be a need to buy or sell a home. Some people absolutely need to sell or secure housing. The decision to buy or sell a home is yours during the coronavirus outbreak. And, there are still plenty of real estate agents that will help … Continue reading...

Smart Things To Do After Buying A Home

Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on your new home. I can understand the journey of buying a home would not have been easier for you. But, at last!... You managed it so well that you are now planning to move. Before you move to a new location, you should also be well-known about the listing agreement and mortgage agreement. In addition to this, there are a few smart things that you can do to ensure everything may run smooth. Update your address Initially, … Continue reading...

Shopping For Your First Mortgage As a First Time Home Buyer

One of the first steps of being a first time home buyer is getting pre-approved by a lender. Then once you have a home under agreement you will than secure the mortgage. Shopping for your first mortgage should start before you even look at a home. Securing your first mortgage can be one of the more complex pieces of buying a home. And, of course you want the best mortgage product you can get into as a first time home buyer. Often the first thing a home buyer will ask of a … Continue reading...

What is the Massachusetts Multiple Listing Service or MLS?

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A real estate agents life revolves around the Massachusetts multiple listing service. It is impossible to be a real estate agent if you are not a member of the local Multiple Listing Service or MLS. It is the single biggest tool an agent has in it's arsenal to help both home buyers and home sellers. But how does the Massachusetts Multiple Listing Service aide home buyers and home sellers? What Is The Multiple Listing Service In Massachusetts The Multiple Listing Service, or as it is … Continue reading...