Good news for homebuyers in the Boston Real Estate market
has been flowing for years now, but good news for sellers is starting to appear in rapid speed! According to a recent press release from the National Association of Realtors, home prices are stabilizing in most metro areas, home sales are still
increasing and inventory is down. Those are ideal circumstances for Boston homeowners looking to sell!
Not only that, but MSN Money recently released a list of
America’s comeback cities, and Boston was one of them. It said Boston’s low
unemployment rate and storied institutions serve as magnets for people from
across New England. This means that home sellers in Boston can expect a wave of
homebuyers!
So, how can you prepare to sell your Boston home sooner than
later? Here’s a summary of some of the great tips that a Realty Times article
recommended:
- Hire a professional. As a Boston Real Estate agent, I couldn’t agree more with this one! Because it’s still more of a buyer’s market than a seller’s market, it’s smart to work with an agent that can help properly price your home, attract potential homebuyers, handle contracts and market to the masses. I am confident in saying that I can do all of these things, while still keeping you involved as much as you prefer!
- Fully Disclose. This is no time to try to get away with anything. Buyers know what they want and won’t give up the fight until they find it. They’re smart, too. If you know your home needs work, or there is a problem somewhere, you must disclose with me and potential buyers. If they find a problem later that you knew about, you’ll have a lot of trouble to deal with.
- Be realistic. You have to be realistic about your expectations and with the current Boston Real Estate market when pricing your home. Chances are, you’ll see your house as worth more than it is because you have an emotional attachment or because you expected the house to be worth more by now. Allow us to work together to come up with a price that compares to other homes, like yours, in the Boston area.
- Stage your home. Yes, you’ve lived in this space for years and have probably found ways to make it your own. Potential homebuyers don’t want to see that. They want to see an area that they can make their own. So, take every personal knickknack and photo out of the room and stage each room with neutral décor and open space, until the home almost looks like a model home.
- Be involved, but not too much. As your Boston Real Estateagent, I admire home sellers who want involvement in the selling process of their Boston home. It’s good for us to have regular conversations about the status of your sale and each step of the process. However, you don’t want to make potential buyers uncomfortable, especially during open houses. Make yourself scarce and I will fill you in on everything you miss!
These are all great tips for making your home-selling process go as smoothly as possible! Since inventory is down, potential homebuyers will be interested in your listing. As your Boston Real Estate agent, I would love to work with you to price your home, stage your home and
show off your home. Let me help you! The time to sell in Boston is now. Don’t
wait. Contact me!
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
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