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Seller Frequently Asked Questions

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:
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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 townhouse) fluctuates often, based on many situations, such as an ever-changing 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) 
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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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