How to Sell High for Your Boston Home

If you are looking to sell your Boston home you are going to want to get the best price for your Boston home and the quickest sale possible. Is there an optimal formula for ensuring your home will sell the fastest and for the best price? Some experts say yes and offer the following advice for selling your home for top dollar and as quick as possible.

Price it a little low. This may seem counter-intuitive to many Boston homeowners. Many think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them room for negotiation. This just dramatically lessens the demand for your house.  Realtor.com, gives this advice:

“Aim to price your property at or just slightly below the going rate. Today’s buyers are highly informed, so if they sense they’re getting a deal, they’re likely to bid up a property that’s slightly underpriced, especially in areas with low inventory.”

Use a Boston Real Estate Agent.  This too may seem counter-intuitive. The seller may think they would net more money if they didn’t have to pay a real estate commission. Studies have shown that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional. Research posted by the National Association of Realtors revealed that:

“The median selling price for all FSBO homes was $185,000 last year. When the buyer knew the seller in FSBO sales, the number sinks to the median selling price of $163,800. However, homes that were sold with the assistance of an agent had a median selling price of $245,000 – nearly $60,000 more for the typical home sale.”

My Advice: Price your house at or slightly below the current market value and hire a Boston real estate agent. That will guarantee you maximize the price you get for your house.

I’d be happy to work with you to give you a comparative market analysis of your home and speak about timing your sale just right. A Boston, MA real estate agent will have their finger on the pulse of the market and know the best way to proceed. Contact a real estate agent about selling your Boston home today! I hope to hear from you soon.

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Boston Home Sales During the Holidays

‘Tis the season for pulling out the holiday gear and decking out your Boston home in your best and brightest holiday décor. But, what if your Boston home is on the real estate market? Should you decorate? I previously talked about how to freshen your Boston home for a holiday sale, but, what else can you do during this holiday season? Luckily, experts agree that you do not have to completely avoid holiday décor. Curb appeal and first impressions are important for a house sale, any time of the year. If you keep the decorations tasteful, your home could actually show better during the holidays. Here are some ways to enhance your home this holiday season.

Lights. Christmas lights are okay if you keep it minimal and many agree that white shows best. Also, ensure your entryway is well-lit and inviting for potential homebuyers. Adding seasonal globes or LED candles can create a warm, welcoming glow.

Less is More. Like when you are selling outside of the holiday season, less is more. Make sure to keep the decorations to a minimum and keep it classy. This year would be the year to skip the Santa inflatable or others strewn about the lawn. You don’t want to distract the buyer from the features of your Boston home. The same goes for inside, keep the decorations inside to a minimum.

Create a vignette. Create eye-pleasing holiday vignettes throughout your home. You can also create an attractive scene outside your front door to spruce up your curb appeal.

When you are ready to put your Boston home on the real estate market please contact a Boston real estate agent. I’d be happy to talk you through the selling process and can help you get your home sold, even during the holiday season.

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Boston New Year’s Day Brunch 2019

It's not too early to start thinking about New Year’s Day as we are quickly moving through December. A time-honored tradition for many is to start off the New Year with a delicious brunch to rehash last night's goings on and to help ease recovery from the Boston, MA New Year's Eve festivities. Boston, MA has plenty of options for restaurants from the sweet to the savory, along with the perfect drinks to help you recuperate. Whether you’re starting the new year bright eyed and bushy tailed or still recovering from a rowdy evening out on the town, make your first meal of 2019 a good one at any of these restaurants, all of which will be open for business on New Year’s Day.

Bostonia. Bring on the new year with Bostonia's Brunch. Their extensive Bloody Mary bar will help you recover from last night's fun and the food is great too. Brunch from 10am – 3pm, 131 State Street, Boston. 617-948-9800

Mooo…. Start 2019 with steak. Mooo at XV Beacon will be open for both brunch and dinner on New Year’s Day so you can stave off those resolutions for a little longer with a la carte decadence like blueberry beignets, Maine Lobster Benedict, and more meat than you could possible eat (though you can certainly try). Brunch offered 10:30am – 2pm, 15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA. 617-670-2515

Grafton Street Pub & Grill. Have your fill of hearty breakfast fare to start the new year, courtesy of Grafton Street Pub & Grill. They'll be serving their a la carte brunch menu and then it's business as usual for January 1st. Brunch offered 10:30am – 4pm. 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. 617-497-0400

I hope that your New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are memorable and that you enjoy celebrating with your friends and family. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent if you have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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