Massachusetts Home Seller

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...