Especially Helpful if you haven't sold a house in a while
How do I know what my house is worth?
A real estate agent can do a market analysis by visiting your house and
comparing it to similar houses by size, type and location. The agent will
compare it to the actual selling price of those houses to get a fair market
value for your house. read more
How to Get Top Dollar in Any Market
Especially Helpful if you haven't sold a house in a while
The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven
weeks. Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market,
the less the seller will net.
Below are some of the key things that we need to consider when
pricing your home: read more
Negotiating a Win-Win Agreement
The ability to negotiate successfully is crucial not only for
successful real estate transactions, but also for daily life events
in general. When negotiating for you, I always keep these rules in
mind:
Challenge the ideas that are presented to you
Negotiating requires you to be assertive and question what you
are being told. read more
Frequently Asked Questions about 1031 Exchanges
What is a 1031 exchange?
Under section 1031 of the Internal
Revenue Code, a real property owner can sell his property and then
reinvest the proceeds in ownership of like-kind property and defer
the capital gains read more
Common Selling Mistakes That Could Cost You BIG Money
Overpricing and waiting too long for reductions
You’ve contacted me to list your home and I give you a price range
based on condition, location, and prices of comparable homes in your
neighborhood that have recently sold. You’re not in a rush, so why
not list your house at the high end, or even more? read more
Establishing Property Value
In the real estate industry, the concept of value is vague
The value of a house (or condo, or co-op, or townhoubging market
conditions, the condition of the home, and the costs associated with
owning it. read more
Increasing the Value of Your House
When you're preparing your house for sale, remember the importance
of first impressions. There's an old saw in the business that says
"you don't get a second chance to make a first impression", and real
estate buyers can be turned-on and turned-off by the strangest
things. read more
Why should you list your home with Mike Hunter & Coldwell Banker?
Local Strength
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has over 1,200 sales
associates in 20 offices across the Metrowest Boston marketplaces. Collectively,
we sold over 19,000 properties in 2005 for a combined sales volume of more than
$3 Billion. read more
Below are explanations of the various types of home inspections and
their implications to you.
What is involved in a Home Inspection, and why is it done?
Once you have found a house you like and have agreed on a price with
the seller, you have the right to have the house inspected by a
licensed home inspector. read more
Getting an Offer, is it Valid?
Offers can be on forms or on the back of an envelope but need to be
complete
What is the minimum an offer should contain?
The Offer Contract can take on many forms and appearances, but must
be in writing and include the following: read more
What Should I Bring to the Closing?
If you bring the following, you should have everything you need.
New Deed drawn up by your attorney. (sellers) read more
House Styles of New England
There are sixteen recognized house types in the MLS-PIN serving Metrowest
Boston. Read Below to make sure yours is being marketed properly. read more
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