New & News in Newton Real Estate
Saying thanks can feel damn good
Well the last couple of years have been pretty tough for many of us. Me included. And while business has been fantastic and we are helping people, selling houses, proud of our service and more stable than we've ever been... emotionally and personally these last couple...
I love your referrals! Thank you…
If you ever have the opportunity to connect me to a “potential” buyer or seller, please don’t hold back! People that make excellent referrals for me are anyone who has recently changed jobs, got engaged, married, pregnant, divorced, had a child, received inheritance...
17 offers in Bidding War: Buyers need inventory!
This past week I submitted an offer on a townhouse in Watertown for a Buyer client. My Buyers were VERY competitive with their offer and stood tall at my recommendation. They pulled out all the stops.... but simply could not compete financially. Unfortunately, they...
How about that!
Yesterday I consulted two sellers. 1 in in Newton Lower Falls and 1 in the Washington Square section of Brookline, right off Beacon Street. In each situation, I presented the values of their home. To determine market value, I prepare by spending about 1 hour...
What’s the difference between a Market Analysis & an Appraisal?
A potential Seller approached me this past week and asked if I could explain to him the difference between a market analysis & an appraisal. I did the best I could to articulate the differences. Have shared by summary for you below. A Market Analysis is a process...
Newton, Ma Real Estate Update March 2017
Today is March 8th 2017, and boy the spring real estate market is here currently… there’s no more waiting we are in it now! There has been very little snowfall this winter, allowing Buyers & Sellers both to remain active with showing of property. Despite...
For you Service Professionals out there… what’s your why?
I do a lot of relationship marketing. In fact that's been a key element to me building my business over the last 5 years. I run three networking groups based here in Newton, attend countless events, drink numerous cups of coffee, visit office buildings and retail...
How about a tour of Newton? I’ll drive!
I met Rebecca & Sam through my son Nathan's basketball program last winter. They are both scientists with 2 young kids and not nearly enough space in their current, but very small Cape Cod style home. 1100 square feet might seem like enough space but as the kids...
If you need an agent outside my market area, let me help
I personally work within about 20 miles or so of Newton (about 45 minutes from here). Some of these communities I know better than others, but all in all I feel very confident I will serve you well and you will have a rock solid experience if we work together here in...
When listing a home your online presence is CRUCIAL
95% of of 1st impressions for a real estate are online. That means the first showing for the property does not take place during a drive-by, nor is it in an expensive, printed print marketing piece. It's not at an Open House, not at a private showing and it's most...
Finalize permits & projects but BEFORE you list
Prepping for sale is so important. I prefer to meet with Sellers way in advance of the sale to discuss the property condition and really ensure it’s fully buttoned up. This includes completing projects (small or large) before we put the property on the market. And of...
Newton, MA Real Estate Wrap 2016
Welcome to Newton! The Garden City is 7 miles directly west of Boston (or about 15 minutes along the Mass Pike). We’re also conveniently located right where the Mass Pike and route 95 intersect allowing for easy access in any direction. Newton has been consistently...
Relocation Tips
Preparing in advance can really make a difference! 1. Isolate a spot in your file cabinet for a folder…. or set up an electronic folder to store notes and ideas related to your upcoming move. Consider using a application like Evernote which allows you to capture notes...
3 Steps to Home Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign...