Has Your Boston Home Been on the Market Too Long?

If you’ve been keeping up with Boston real estate market news, you know that it’s a seller’s market right now! Inventory is low and buyer demand is high, making it ideal conditions for Boston home sellers. However, this doesn’t mean that your home will sell no matter what. If buyers aren’t in a hurry, they’ll hold out for something that better fits their needs or budget if need be.

As your Boston real estate agent, I am here to fill you in on some of the reasons why your home might not be selling. See if any of these may be true for you, if your home is currently listed, or see if any of these may be true of your house if you sell soon:

Price – What you list your Boston home for is the single most important factor to whether it will sell. It’s important to note that the market is what determines your home’s value, not you or your agent. The good news is that home values are up, so you should still sell for a great price. They might just not be up as much as you expect. Consider paying for an appraisal to see what it comes up with. Based on current market analysis, I can help you determine a price as well. Even if you reduce your asking price, you could still make out well in the end!

Subpar Photos – The majority of homebuyers are searching the internet for their next home. That means that it is more important than ever that you work with a Boston real estate agent who uses modern technology and professional photography to capture your Boston home as well as possible! This might mean staging your home to sell as well, which involves taking away personal items/photos, decluttering, cleaning and staging each room to look as close to a model home as it can.

FSBO – If you’re trying to sell your Boston home yourself as a for sale by owner listing, this may be why the home isn’t selling. Working with a Boston real estate agent allows your listing to show up in many more places than if you list on your own. More prospective buyers and agents will see your listing. Plus, an agent knows what you should list it for, how to stage it, how to market it with quality photos and description, how to negotiate on your behalf, how to show it when you’re not around, and so much more. Buyers appreciate working with an agent rather than the seller, and homes often sell for more!

If you have questions, or you need home-selling assistance in the Boston real estate market, contact me! As an experienced Boston real estate agent, I am here and ready to help you with all of your buying and selling needs this fall.

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Apple Picking and More Near Boston, MA

We are quickly winding down the end of summer here in Boston with Labor Day just around the corner. One of the best perks of Boston, MA's autumn is the abundance of farms in the vicinity. And in the late Summer and early Fall, farms mean Apple Picking! It's not just about apples either, many have pumpkin patches, fresh produce, and baked goods, and some have farm animals. It’s a great way to support your local farms. Below are some of the best the Boston, MA area has to offer.

Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Honey Pot Hill Orchards is open every day from 9:30am-5pm. Current selection are Paula Red, Early Mac, Gravenstein, and Smitten. In addition to the picking there are also hay rides and a farm store filled with fresh produce and baked goods. Farm animals and a few Hedge Mazes complete the fun! Located at 138 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA 01775

Russell Orchards

Just 35 miles north of Boston is the family owned farm, Russell Orchards. Hayrides and pick your own berries are in full swing at Russell Orchards. Apple picking begins this weekend, September 2^nd! In the store, you can also take your pick of a selection of fruits and vegetables from the garden. Located at 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 and open for pick your own from 8am-5pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

Tougas Family Farm

Tougas Family Farm is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5:30pm. In addition to apples, it’s Peach, Sunflower, Blueberry, and Blackberry picking season right now! Come Fall, there is also hay rides and pumpkin picking. Farm animals, fresh baked goods, and apple cider donuts complete the fun! Located at 234 Ball St., Northboro, MA.

There are several you-pick farms in the Boston, MA area, these are just a small sampling of what our area has to offer. I hope you enjoy this beautiful fall season and can get out and support some of these local farms. Please contact a Boston real estate agent have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

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Boston Labor Day 2019

Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. Sadly, this summer is ending soon, it’s gone by way too fast! Don’t fret, there are plenty of picnics, barbecues, fireworks display, parties, and other events to distract you. Here’s a breakdown of some of the fun activities in and around Boston, MA on this three-day weekend.

Fireworks. Every year, the city of Boston, MA launches a huge firework display for all to enjoy at the Boston Harbor. The best spots to see the display is at the Christopher Columbus Park or the Long Warf in the North End. The magic happens at 9pm the Thursday before Labor Day.

Play local. Most Boston locals head to the Cape, the Islands (Nantucket and the Vineyard), or the mountains - so if you're planning a Labor Day, you'll find it easier than usual to make reservations easily in local restaurants, see a show, cruise around Boston Harbor, go shopping for Labor Day sales - and even find some Boston hotel bargains.

Red Sox. Our beloved Sox will be out of town over Labor Day but right after the holiday we host the Twins for three days and the following weekend they will take on the New York Yankees at Fenway. Extend the long weekend and have some fun the following weekend. Check out the schedule and available tickets at www.MLB.com.

I hope you enjoy every last bit of our summer here in Boston. If you're visiting us in hopes of buying a home in Boston, MA, please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent in between checking out our fine city. Without the guidance of a local expert, it can be tricky to cover all the city's vibrant neighborhoods! My services extend beyond helping buyers and sellers through their transactions. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with their surroundings and exposing them to the best of everything Boston, MA has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

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