Sell Your Boston Home This Winter

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 $200,000 last year. However, homes that were sold with the assistance of an agent had a median selling price of $280,000 – $80,000 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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Your Boston Home Closing

After spending the last several months finding the perfect Boston home and negotiating the perfect deal you may think that your work is done with your new home.  The contract is signed, the mortgage is approved, what else is there to do? The next important step: the closing! Boston home closings aren’t always smooth sailing so here are some tips for ensuring your closing goes smoothly without any hiccups.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! A week before closing make sure to talk to the people representing you. Make sure that they have all the info that they need from you. Don't worry about bothering your loan officer or Boston real estate agent to ensure everyone is on the same page. Ask whether you will need a certified check, personal check, or if they need it wired. Depending on the amount of your down-payment either of these options are preferred.

Review the documents in advance. Another great way to be prepared for your Boston home closing is to review the documents in advance. You can ask the lender to provide them to you, most will do so automatically. By looking at the documents, you’ll be prepared with any questions you need to ask, prior to closing. Don't assume that all the information is correct either. Anticipate human error and double check everything.

Take the day off. A smooth closing may take less than 30 minutes, but, you won't know for sure until it's done. There may be delays, especially if it is the end of the month. Don't plan to do the closing during your lunch break. Take the day off to ensure you have plenty of time and are not in a rush to get back to work.

If you are still searching for that perfect Boston home, let a local expert help you out. Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be a very time-consuming and costly one if you're not familiar with all aspects of the process. So, taking the time to learn about the process and your options is critical to making the best-informed choices to achieve your own Boston real estate goals.

My specialty is working closing with my clients as a consultant (not just an “agent”) to provide the information and education critical to make those informed choices—at every step throughout the process. My comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. Please feel free to contact me, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Memorial Day 2018 in Boston

The calendar start of summer doesn’t technically arrive until late June. But here in Boston, MA, Memorial Day signifies the unofficial start to the summer season and it’s coming up in a in a few weeks! After this long cold winter, I am certainly ready for summer, as I'm sure you are too! This time of year, many locals take the opportunity to hit the road and travel to Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard. If you’re interested in buying a home in Boston, MA, this weekend would be a fantastic time to visit. Fewer crowds will make exploring the city stress-free. Here’s your roundup of Memorial Day activities to check out while you’re visiting us in Boston, MA.

Red Sox Game at Fenway Park

There’s nothing quite like taking a mouthwatering bite of a hotdog at the first Red Sox game of the summer season. Simply being in the vicinity of Fenway Park during a Red Sox game has a palpable energy you won’t find anywhere else. With so many diehard fans out of town for Memorial Day weekend, you may even be able to score a few tickets below face value. Buy your Red Sox tickets now for an unforgettable experience at Fenway Park for the Braves series, Memorial Day weekend, Friday – Sunday.

Visit the Military Heroes Garden of Flags on Boston Common

Once again, the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund has planted flags on Boston Common to honor the Massachusetts service members who have given their lives to defend the United States since the Civil War. This year, the organization planted 37,000 flags at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and they will be on display from May 23^rd through sundown on May 28^th. This year also marks the 72^nd Annual Memorial Day services to be held on Saturday May 26^th  11 am at the Veterans Memorial Park in Boston, MA's Fenway neighborhood.

Shop Memorial Day Sales in Boston

Memorial Day weekend is notorious for having some of the greatest sales of the year. Right now would be the perfect time to pick up some finishing touches for your Boston home if you’ve just moved in or are planning to sell in the near future. Prudential Center, Newbury Street and Copley Place are all top shopping destinations for Boston residents and visitors alike.

There is so much happening in Boston on Memorial Day weekend! While it’s certainly fun to find new ways to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, I encourage you to visit Boston Common and take a moment to remember the service members who have lost their lives for our country. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Boston, MA, this weekend is the perfect time to pay a visit and get a feel for what the city has to offer. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent before you arrive, I’d be thrilled to help you find your new home just in time for summer!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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