Successfully Sell a House

Selling a House in Massachusetts

When it comes time to sell your house in Massachusetts your are probably concerned with pretty much the same thing every seller is concerned with:

Selling your home for the most amount of money
Selling your home quickly
Selling your home with as few hassles as possible

Circumstances vary wildly for home sellers. But for most, these are the big concerns.

Find articles on preparing your home, pricing your home correctly and how to market your home.

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Assessed Value vs. Market Value

Most buyers and seller's main concern is.... ....what is the value of the home I am about to buy or sell? Looking at a home's tax assessment can certainly give you a quick value of a home. But assessed value is not the same as the market value of a home. Relying on tax assessment when it comes time to sell your home or purchase a home will just lead to trouble. Property tax assessment vs market value will not lead to the same number for a home. The value determined either by … Continue reading...

Shattered!! Home Selling Myths That Just Aren’t True

The thought enters your head... "I want to sell my house". You are going to have preconceived notions about much of the home selling process that may or may not be true. Often these thoughts are put into your head by people other than real estate professionals. But are they true or are they home-selling myths not to be believed? Home sellers come to me with thoughts on certain aspects of selling a home that they think is the absolute truth. But they couldn't be farther from the … Continue reading...

The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Compartive Market Analysis pr CMA uses Comparable homes

A home seller's first thought when it comes time to sell is what is my home worth? But no only does a seller want to know what their home is worth but more importantly, how much will they net from the sale of my home. This is when a homeowner turns towards a REALTOR or a Real Estate Agent to prepare a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA to determine the fair market value of a home. The single most important thing you need to do when selling a home is to price your home correctly. Your CMA … Continue reading...

Haunted House for Sale- Must A Stigmatized Property Be Disclosed?

Are haunted or stigmatized property a disclosable issue?

With Halloween around the corner, you might be wondering.... do I have to disclose my house is haunted? Or if there was a murder or a suicide in the home? So a stigmatized property may or may not have to have a disclosure to the potential buyer depending on the state you live in. Do I Disclose My House Is Haunted? When we talk about haunted houses fo sale, we classify it as stigmatized property or home. What does stigmatized mean? It means to mark with disgrace or infamy. A stigmatized … Continue reading...

Can a Buyer Back Out Of A Purchase Agreement On My Home?

Can a buyer back out of a purchase for my home.

The question often arises, "can a buyer back out of an accepted offer on a house?" after putting their home under contract. Of course, it is great to be under contract but don't think you are on easy street. Simply put, it's not over till the fat lady sings!! When it comes time to sell your home, there is always risk involved when a seller takes their home off the market for a buyer. While you have done everything possible to put a good transaction together, things happen … Continue reading...

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

what is the difference is between a REALTOR and a Real Estate Agent

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...

Massachusetts Smoke Detector Laws- Keeping Your Family Safe

The importance of Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in a home

It is important your home is equipped with properly working Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Doing so provides a level of safety to your home's occupants from fire and equipment malfunctions. Many states like Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island require a certificate of compliance prior to a home sale. The certificate of compliance is to make sure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are of the right type, placed correctly and are working. Other states, like … Continue reading...

Everything You Need to Know About Covid-19 and Selling Your House

The Covid-19 pandemic took full effect in late March of this year and has certainly disrupted the spring real estate selling season. An influx of inventory usually hits the spring market. What do you need to know about Covid-19 and selling your house? Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic left so much uncertainty in home buyers and sellers minds that the spring real estate market came to all but a screeching halt shortly after the lockdown occurred. Initially, home sellers were scared … Continue reading...

What Is The Legal Definition Of A Bedroom?

Whether I am working with a home seller or a homebuyer the question often comes up "is this a bedroom?" This leads us to "what is the legal definition of a bedroom?" A bedroom is not always a bedroom when it comes to the legal requirements for a bedroom. Most of the information that defines a bedroom as a bedroom leads back to the International Residential Code incorporated in the state building code. The Dollar Value of a Bedroom A legitimate bedroom is worth money.... it … Continue reading...

30 Days To A Smooth Closing- Closing Checklist for Home Sellers

30 Days to a Smooth Closing- Closing Cost Check list

You have your house under agreement. Now it is time to get to the closing and move on. Having a closing checklist will keep you on track to hit your closing on time. Hopefully you have already started packing much of the clutter and non essential items while preparing your home for sale. Selling a home is stressful on its own. Never mind coordinating a closing and a move. As soon as you get an accepted contract on your home its time to get a timeline together and get … Continue reading...