Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Understanding Today’s Home Buyers

Who are today's home buyers? How do they find your home? Having an understanding of who today's homebuyers are and where they come from are important as you venture down the path of selling your home. Maybe you have never sold a home before or it has been years since you sold a home. How agents sell homes have changed drastically even in the 18+ years I have been in the business. Gone are the slick, real estate magazines, huge real estate sections in the newspaper and even the … Continue reading...

What A Home Buyer Should Understand About Home Inspections

A buyer certainly has a lot on their mind. Not only must they make the decision to make one of the biggest purchases in their life, they also have to coordinate mortgage loans, the potential sale of a previous home, and a litany of other issues. But sometimes lost in the entire process is the home inspection. This certainly should not be taken lightly or overlooked. In some cases, a buyer doesn't even know that the inspection is part of the process, let alone know its purpose. This process … Continue reading...

Home Staging and Repairing Tips That You Can DIY Today: 2020 Edition

When it comes to selling your property, it pays to know some tricks of the trade that will help show your home in the best light possible. If your home is already in good shape, you don’t necessarily need to hire experts to help you out. Here, five home staging and repairing tips you can DIY today and make your home look like it’s been staged by a professional. Lighten up your living space to create a welcoming vibe When it comes to lighting, it can either make or break the first impression, and … Continue reading...

How Is The Coronavirus Affecting The Local Real Estate Market

Many home buyers and sellers are probably wondering what is happening how is the coronavirus affecting the real estate market? Should buyers stop looking? Should sellers not put their house on the market because of the coronavirus? For each person that is a very individual decision based on your circumstances and comfort level. What Is The Data Showing About How Is The Coronavirus Affecting The Real Estate Market? While it may be too soon to really get a handle on how the local real estate … Continue reading...

12 Top Listing Agents Share “Hot Insider Secrets” to Sell Your Home

I asked 12 top listing agents to share their hot insider secrets to sell your home. There certainly seems to be several things that stand out from most of the responses. First being there really are no secrets, it requires work on the home sellers part as well as an experienced selling agent with a marketing plan that works. The other recurring thoughts are: Your home needs to be properly prepared for the market Your home needs to be priced appropriately And, quality real estate … 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...

How to Revive Your Backyard After a Long Winter

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Winter season leaves everything barren and looking sad and empty - your backyard probably looks just like that after the last snow has finally melted down. And you probably can't wait for it to look alive and colorful again. The backyard is an important element of every house, especially if there's a chance that you will be selling your house at some point. The backyard should always look pristine and attractive because it impacts the impression potential clients will have. A combination of … Continue reading...

How to Perform a Cracked Foundation Repair

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Often, foundation cracks are found when a home buyer performs their home inspection just before purchasing a home. This is one of the great reasons why you should not forgo your home inspection. A cracked foundation can be just a simple settlement crack or it can call out a bigger problem. Assessing A Cracked Foundation More often than not you are probably not looking at a very serious problem when you come across a foundation with cracks. It is very common for even new … 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 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 Massachusetts Multiple Listing Service or MLS The Multiple Listing Service, or as it is commonly … Continue reading...