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Why Should You Need A Realtor To Buy Or Sell A Home?

Do you Need a REALTOR

The question of whether you need a REALTOR to sell or buy a home is often controversial. But we think it is needed. The main thing is that you must clearly understand what you expect from working with a realtor. What can a realtor be entrusted or entrusted with? We will help you figure it out. What do you have to do: It seems that the transaction is simple: Find a home or buyer Draw up a sales contract Register a deal Make a calculation You can handle the home selling process - if you have … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer, Selling a House

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 word REALTOR and real estate agent 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 the difference 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 agent's and dual agents … Continue reading...

Posted in: Buying a House, Massachusetts Real Estate, Selling a House

USPS Change of Address

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...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer, Moving, Selling a House Tagged: change of address, usps

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...

Posted in: Selling a House Tagged: home seller checklist, Home Seller Information, Home Seller Tips

Everything You Need To Know When Moving With A Storage Pod

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...

Posted in: Buying a House, First Time Home Buyer, Moving, Selling a House Tagged: container, moving container, on-site storage container, storage pod

Curb Appeal- How Important is it?

curb appeal sets the tone for a showing

  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...

Posted in: Home Marketing, Selling a House Tagged: Curb appeal, first-impression, Home Seller Information, Preparing Your Home to Sell

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

tax assessment 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...

Posted in: Buying a House, Selling a House Tagged: Comparative Market Analysis, fair market value, home pricing, tax assessment

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

Sell My House- 17 Home Selling Myths

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...

Posted in: Home Marketing, Home Preperation/ Staging, Home Pricing, Selling a House Tagged: Home Seller Information

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...

Posted in: Buying a House, Home Pricing, Selling a House Tagged: CMA, Comparative Market Analysis

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...

Posted in: Buying a House, Selling a House Tagged: haunted, home, murder, property, stimatized, suicide

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About Merrimack Valley MA Real Estate

Merrimack Valley MA Real Estate is a real estate website designed to help home buyers and home sellers with the purchase and sales of their home.

It is owned and run by Kevin Vitali.  Kevin is a Tewksbury MA REALTOR, based out of EXIT group One Real Estate.

You can use this site to find homes for sale anywhere in Massachusetts as well as find useful information on home buying, home selling mortgage, home improvement and more.  Kevin has written over 400 articles pertaining to real estate.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Essex County or Northern Middlesex County Massachusetts, call kevin at 978-360-0422

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Kevin Vitali

KEVIN VITALI


978-360-0422
kevin@kevinvitali.com
Kevin Vitali- Massachusetts REALTOR EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates
191 S. Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949 cell phone: (978) 360-0422 office phone: (781) 929-1010
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