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Are Back Bay Brownstones sinking and falling apart?

Yes, many historic Boston Back Bay brownstones are facing real structural risks and slowly sinking due to rotting underground wooden pilings. Because the neighborhood was built entirely on reclaimed landfill during the 19th century, builders stabilized the heavy brick-and-stone row houses by driving thousands of timber pilings deep into the marshy earth. As long as these wood logs remain 100% submerged in groundwater

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60% Boston Real Estate Buyer Rebate from Our Portion of the Commission

Does Ford Realty Inc provide Boston condo buyer rebate commissions?

Ford Realty in Boston does offer a blanket 60% discount on all areas, it does offer specific deals and significant commission rebates for buyers in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Seaport, South Boston and the North Shore.
 
Sellers list your property for as low as $500000 have your home listed on MLS, Realtor.com and Zillow. For more information call 617-595-3712.
 

Discounts for Boston Condo Buyers

  • Large buyer rebates: Ford Realty Inc., is known for offering some of the largest buyer rebates in Boston.
  • Specific property deals: Ford Realty has run promotions offering substantial discounts or rebates on certain properties, such as “over 50%” for condos in the Seaport and a “60% commission rebate” for buyers in Beacon Hill.

Boston Condo Buyers General Discounts

While a flat 50% off is unlikely, the real estate industry is moving away from the traditional 6% commission, which can lead to lower costs. Several factors are contributing to this trend: 
  • Settlement changes: Following a 2024 settlement involving the National Association of Realtors, real estate commissions are now more open to negotiation, and buyer’s agent compensation can no longer be listed on the MLS.
  • Low-commission brokerages: The rise of discount brokerages has made lower commission rates more common across the market
For the most accurate and current information on any available discounts, your best course of action is to contact Ford Realty directly at 617-595-3712.
 
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