Massachusetts Real Estate Articles by Kevin Vitali- Massachusets REALTOR

Do Not Make Your Home Into Something It Is Not With Your Real Estate Description

Write compelling real estate descriptions

I have been listing and showing homes for over 18 years north and northwest of Boston Massachusetts. Over the course of those 18 years I have had many sellers try to make their home into something it is not thru their real estate description on their home's listing. Sellers will often want to over exaggerate on descriptions. Other times an overzealous agent will puff the description to try and give your home the appeal that isn't there. We have all seen those too good to be true, … Continue reading...

25 Mortgage Terms You Should Know When Buying A Home

Buying a home is filled with many complexities. One of the more intensive parts of doing so is securing a mortgage . The mortgage process is filled with terms you may have never heard of before, yet if you want to be fully engaged there are mortgage terms you should know when buying a home. Understanding the mortgage process and the mortgage terms that going along with it will help make a smoother transaction for you. While there are a slew of mortgage terms, many really don't … Continue reading...

Should I Get My Mortgage Through A Mortgage Lender or a Bank?

Should I get my mortgage from a mortgage lender or bank

When it comes time to buy a home you probably know how important it is to work with the right buyer's agent. Equally as important, is choosing the right bank or lender to work with you on securing your home loan. A question that often arises is... should I get my mortgage though a mortgage lender or a bank. Working with the wrong bank or lender at the very least will create more stress than necessary and worse case scenario your mortgage is denied. You will have three options when it comes … Continue reading...

Virtual Staging of Your Vacant Home

I have been on a string of listing vacant homes for sale. Vacant homes present certain marketing challenges that need to be overcome. On my last vacant listing I decided to try virtual staging the home to overcome some of the challenges. Vacant Homes Can Be Challenging to Sell In most cases, I prefer my listings to be furnished. Homes generally sell better when they are furnished. This does not mean you don't have to put some preparation into a furnished home … Continue reading...

2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830

For Sale- 2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830 Style: Townhouse Living Area: 2065 sqft Bedrooms: 3 Baths 2.5 Price: $345,000 Condo Fee: $442 Open House- Sunday December 2nd 12-1:30 2 Hartswood Drive is located on the north side of Haverhill Massachusetts in the The Fairways Condominium complex. The Fairways is one of Haverhill's most desirable over 55 adult communities.... providing a an affordable living space all in a great location. Walk through the door of … Continue reading...

Searching For A Home- Maximize Your Email Alerts

home buyer email alerts- Massachusetts Buyer's Agent

Searching for home a new home certainly can be fun in the beginning as you start out your home search, but after awhile starts to get cumbersome when you are not finding what you want. One underutilized tool is the home buyer email alerts. Almost every home search system has the ability to send you an email alert summarizing the changes in the market in the past 24 hours. Whether it is Zillow, REALTOR.com or your local REALTOR®'s home search. Each email alert and home search … Continue reading...

Why Home Sellers Should Avoid Talking to Home Buyers Directly

I cringe every time a home seller and home buyer make contact with each other. While on the surface it may seem like a good idea, it is actually fraught with issues. Simply put home sellers should avoid talking to home buyers directly to avoid misunderstandings and future liability. You hired an agent let them do their job. Home sellers I know you are just trying to help. And, I know you want to get your house sold, but you talk too much!! As a matter of fact, this … Continue reading...

Should I Refinance My Home?

During the course of your home ownership the question will come up.... should I refinance my home? The simple answer is that it is a very personal choice for each homeowner depending on their individual circumstances. There are a variety of factors to consider when making the choice to refinance your home. There are two types of refinances to look at. First is rate and term refinance, where you are looking to lower the rate to reduce your monthly payment. Second is … Continue reading...

Top Mistakes When Hiring A Listing Agent

When listing a home much of the success lies with the real estate agent you choose. Avoid the top mistakes when hiring a listing agent to list and sell your home. Hire the right listing agent and things will go relatively smoothly, but hire the wrong listing agent and you will end up disappointed in the end. Take the time to interview several agents so you have a full understanding of what is ahead of you. You will be in a contract with your listing agent for a period of time which … Continue reading...

Failed Home Inspection! What’s A Home Buyer To Do?

You have spent months searching for the perfect home.... that cute house with the perfect yard.... now its time for the home inspection. Hopes were high, but you end up with a failed home inspection. Well not really, home inspections are not pass or fail. But, in your eyes that perfect home has failed the inspection. A home inspection is a visual inspection of a homes systems, including electrical, plumbing, heating, etc...., along with soundness of the structure and the … Continue reading...