To this day I get phone calls on a couple of listings I had five or six years ago in Brighton. This is not intentional bait-and-switch marketing, it usually catches me off guard. On these calls I ask where they learned about the listing. The answer is one of two websites, which I won’t mention. […]
Continue readingWe are creatures of comfort. We tend to like the known and choose the familiar. This is true especially with big financial decisions, such as selling or buying a home. In the Boston area you are blessed with seemingly endless options of real estate brokers to represent you. But when the same three companies are […]
Continue readingIn many countries and cultures the salesperson is not highly regarded. They are seen as swindlers, trying to get a commission at any cost. This often happens where there is little history of salesmanship, or little consumer protection. Luckily, here in the United States, we respect the sales agent. We recognize that a sale is […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite clients was buying a home with her husband while she was finishing law school, studying for the bar exam, and expecting her first child. Talk about a stressful time. It would have all been enough without looking for a new home, but sometimes you just have a lot on your plate […]
Continue readingThe title of this entry is over-the-top, I admit, but I am just here to stick up for the landlords out there who are trying to do some good. The word “landlord” in itself has some negativity associated with it, and the use of “lord” in this context is distasteful in our American sensibility. In […]
Continue readingInvesting in real estate can seem overwhelming and reserved for the very rich. In the current economic conditions and marketplace, it may even feel a bit too risky. But if you’ve ever thought real estate investing may be right for you, this is a great time to learn about your options and how it can […]
Continue readingNo one wants to hear this, but I’m saying it anyway. Real estate is the best long-term financial investment. Phew…that’s a relief. With the real estate market in the dumps for several years now, it is not easy to get back into the pro-property mind-set. But, it is exactly at these times that you should […]
Continue readingAs any daredevil, extreme sports addict or adrenaline junkie knows, well-grounded preparation for the specific task at hand is what takes the fear out of trying. The sometimes risky sport of home buying is no different. Those who’ve suffered the agony of defeat in what’s likely the most dangerous consumer game, learned the hard way […]
Continue readingFinding the right home takes some thought and patience. Buying a home takes a bit of guts and trust in oneself. But even with all of those things in place, there are some unseen traps out there for buyers which will waste your time and drain your energy. Knowing where to look and how to […]
Continue readingListing your home on the market for sale can be a list of hassles and annoyances – from the day you list to the day you close. But if you take a little bit of time and invest in getting yourself prepared, you’ll have fewer headaches. Do this right, and you’ll have buyers falling in […]
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