Massachusetts Home Seller

USPS Change of Address

Changing your address is just part of moving. It doesn't matter if you are moving from apartment to apartment, buying your first home, or moving up to a bigger home. The fact is, amongst all that chaos, you need to notify the United States Post Office of your change of address so your important mail can follow you to your new location. Once you submit the form it will take 10 to 14 days for your mail forwarding to start with the USPS. How To Change Your Address With The USPS There … Continue reading...

Home Selling Checklist- Show your Home In Its best Light

ome seller checklist to help prepare your home for sale.

Preparing a home for sale can reap you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars and can save you tons of aggravation. This home selling checklist for preparing your house will help you get on the right track to make the most of each and every buyer showing. A home that presents well will increase buyer activity not only in showings but online as well. Remember buyers are making big decisions based on your homes online image and whether they want to view your home in … Continue reading...

Everything You Need To Know When Moving With A Storage Pod

Buying a new home means moving. And when it comes to moving you have a ton of different options to consider, packing and moving yourself, renting a U-haul and hiring labor, hiring a moving company, using a storage pod, etc... There a ton of options when you move and finding the balance between convenience and cost will require a little homework. Using storage pods to make your move has some advantages that other moving methods don't have. A storage pod rental can be a great choice if … Continue reading...

Curb Appeal- How Important is it?

We hear about curb appeal from real estate agents all the time. But as a potential home seller, have you ever taken the time to understand the impact the initial visual presentation of your home has on the sale? Ok, so we think about how attractive your home is to potential home buyers from the street. But, goes much deeper than your home's visual impact. What Is Curb Appeal? Curb Appeal: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street - from Merriam-Webster … Continue reading...

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...

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...