The Art of Getting the Most for Your Home
Selling a home requires a unique blend of skills, creativity, and dedicated effort. At The Boston Home Team, we excel in these aspects, consistently ranking among the top listing agents in our market year after year.
How do we measure up? Let these three key statistics speak for our success:
Days to Offer: This metric reflects the time it takes from listing in the MLS to accepting an offer, highlighting our efficiency and ability to generate swift interest.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio: Traditionally around 97-98%, this ratio showcases how we excel in maximizing your home's value by achieving competitive sale prices.
Sale Price to Original Price Ratio: This figure reveals the accuracy of our pricing strategy. While a price adjustment occasionally occurs, we strive to minimize discrepancies between the listing and final sale prices, ensuring a precise initial pricing approach.
The Boston Home Team’s Listing Track Record is Hard to Beat
With our team-based approach, we provide our clients with a comprehensive, full-service experience that ensures their satisfaction. By leveraging our expertise, we position our listings at the forefront of buyers' minds, securing their attention and interest time and time again.
Being counted among the best in our business is a source of great pride for us. Our passion for what we do shines through in every transaction, leaving a lasting impression on our clients.
The circumstances for each listing are unique. No two properties are identical and home sellers may favor different terms. Timing is also a determining factor as we create a plan for a new listing.
The Boston Home Team has a proven track record of listing success throughout Greater Boston, the South Shore, and the North Shore. Our listings stand out, selling quickly, and our satisfied sellers can attest to their exceptional experiences.
At the Boston Home Team, we have three key imperatives when listing a home for sale:
Present the property in its best light: We go above and beyond to showcase your property's finest features, capturing its true essence and allure.
Inspire buyer prioritization: We employ a tailored marketing strategy that captivates potential buyers, making your listing a top priority among the sea of options available.
Negotiate optimal terms: Leveraging the heightened interest, we skillfully negotiate to secure the best possible terms and conditions for you, our valued client.
We're here to answer ALL your questions!
Whether you're planning to list your home in the coming weeks, months, or even year, please give us a call. We’ll provide you with the best guidance every step of the way.
Home-seller FAQs
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Yes! Staging plays a crucial role in presenting your home in the best possible light.
If your property will be vacant, we work with a group of talented stagers who will tailor their style to match your home and budget.
If your property is occupied, we'll collaborate with you to reimagine your space, utilizing our collection of furnishings and décor to enhance its appeal.
We pay attention to the small details that sway buyers.
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Absolutely! We understand that most homes have deferred maintenance or areas that could be improved.
We'll help you determine which repairs or updates will provide the best return on investment and guide you on what to leave for the next owners.
Attention to detail goes a long way in enticing buyers to make an offer.
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On average, it takes about 5-6 weeks from the acceptance of an offer to closing. However, the timeline can vary based on your specific needs.
We've accommodated sellers who requested extended closings several months after accepting an offer, as well as situations where properties closed within 2-3 weeks.
The duration between listing and accepting an offer also varies, considering factors such as preparation work and market conditions.
Remember, as long as it’s a seller’s market and we’ve done our jobs to use that leverage, you’ll have options as to how you’d like to see the transaction play out.
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Yes, there are a few additional costs. While staging costs can be minimal depending on the situation, we recommend a deep cleaning before showings and engaging an attorney to draft the Purchase & Sale agreement.
Other potential expenses include updating the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems, fees for water reading and fire department inspections, and potential capital gains tax based on your equity and length of residence.
Additionally, Massachusetts sellers are subject to a stamp tax of $4.56 per $1000 of the final sale price.
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There isn't a straightforward answer to this question. In Greater Boston, there are two major market cycles: the Spring cycle from March to the end of June, and the Fall cycle from early September to Halloween.
Should you aim to enter the market early in the seasonal cycle, when buyers are eager after a quiet winter?
Or is it better to showcase your property's blooming beauty in mid-May?
It's generally advised to avoid selling between Thanksgiving and New Year's or during the hot summer months.
Ultimately, the best time to sell depends on your specific needs.
We prioritize your requirements and leverage our market expertise to ensure optimal timing for maximum visibility.
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Every detail matters when selling a home. Numerous factors determine the final sale price, such as how appealing your home appears on paper, its pricing, timing of showings, and effective management of interest.
Essentially, it involves leveraging our experience and creativity to negotiate the best terms. A skilled agent can make a significant difference, potentially increasing your sale price by 2%, 3%, or even 20% through strategic decision-making.
While agents cannot predict the future, they can provide a reliable process that assures sellers they achieved the best outcome.
A great agent saves time, reduces stress, and guides you through every step of the transaction. The Boston Home Team takes pride in being recognized as part of this category.