Boston Real Estate for Sale

When Boston real estate is bought and sold, in Beacon Hill or anywhere else on downtown Boston, it doesn’t happen instantly. There’s a period of time known as the “closing”, and there are a number of things that need to happen in this 30-45 day (average) window. 

According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, 74% of sales ended up closing on time. The other 26% closed after the expected closing date. Delays can be costly for everyone. It is costly to maintain your current Back Bay condo for sale while you’re waiting for it to sell or be purchased, both sides could be keeping household items in storage, or the buyer or seller could be living out of hotels. Then there’s the hassle of rescheduling movers and all of the other tasks that go along with changing residences. 

Some reasons for closing delays are preventable, but a surprising number of Boston real estate agents don’t see them coming. As a buyer or seller, it pays to be informed, so here are the Top 5 reasons for closing delays, and how to prevent them. 

Top 5 Reasons for Real Estate Closing Delays

Mortgage issues.

Trouble with obtaining financing is by far the most common reason for the closing date to be extended. The NAR survey found that this issue affects 38% of buyers. In fact, the buyer’s main job during the closing period is to keep their mortgage lender happy and supply them with all the information they need — from pay stubs and tax returns to home insurance quotes. It’s just the best way to prevent delays. Unfortunately there isn’t much the seller can do to ensure the buyer is providing paperwork in a timely manner. But the buyer’s agent can help keep tabs on the buyer for sure.

Home appraises too low. 

The Boston real estate market is cooling off and therefore provides the occasional surprise low appraisal, especially as banks nervous about the Boston condo market retaining its value. When an appraisal comes in low, it is important for the agents to jump in quickly, providing the appraisal company with comps, making a quick challenge to see if they can get it adjusted before the closing day arrives.  

Home inspection turns up issues.

The home inspection is an important step in closing on a home, and most buyers will make their offer contingent on inspection. If the home inspector finds that repairs need to be made, the closing date might be pushed out to allow the sellers time to do the work. To avoid this potential delay, seller’s agents encourage the seller to offer the buyer a credit in lieu of repairs.

Titling/deed issues. 

While the sellers are making repairs and the buyers are finalizing their loan, a title agent will be busy clearing the home’s title to be transferred to the new owner. They may turn up issues — for example, old liens or claims to ownership — that take extra time to be cleared up, which may occasionally result in a longer closing time. Sellers should be available and responsive to questions from the title agent, and be prepared to take steps to clear their title. 

Other contingencies stated in the contract. 

Contingencies are ways for buyers to back out of the offer if certain events or circumstances occur. These typically cover home inspection and title issues as well as financing, but a buyer may also make the contract contingent on the sale of their current home. Talk to your real estate agent and be sure you understand all the contingencies in the offer before you enter a contract with the buyer.

Bottom Line

Some closing delays can’t be prevented, but having a knowledgable and experienced real estate agent on your side is the surest way to a smooth and timely closing. Don’t have agent representation? Check out our team’s credentials — Boston Real Estate Google Reviews

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Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8 Garrison St #110, Boston, MA 02116
$419,000
Beds: 0
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 320
Type: Condo
 
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#73404997 | Condo
 
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652
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#73403334 | Condo
 
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#73404985 | Condo
 
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#73404086 | Condo
 
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780
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#73406146 | Condo
 
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1
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699
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#73404598 | Condo
 
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560
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#73404943 | Condo
 
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1
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815
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Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73404551 | Condo
 
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727
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#73406433 | Condo
 
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1 | 1
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1,061
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
 
#73405910 | Condo
 
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1
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483
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#73403402 | Condo
 
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Beds
1
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670
SqFt
(15)
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#73405036 | Condo
 
1
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1
Baths
671
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73404784 | Condo
 
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1
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407
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#73405426 | Condo
 
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1
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500
SqFt
 
 
#73403600 | Condo
 
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1 | 1
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1,060
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Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
 
#73405966 | Condo
 
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534
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#73403959 | Condo
 
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#73403741 | Condo
 
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1,258
SqFt
(27)
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
#73402468 | Condo
 
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Beds
1
Baths
835
SqFt
(22)
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 
#73404604 | Condo
 
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1 | 1
Baths
1,165
SqFt
(20)
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
#73406347 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
881
SqFt
 
 
#73327936 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
590
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73405445 | Condo
 
2
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1
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909
SqFt
 
 
#73403928 | Condo
 
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Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,174
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
 
#73406180 | Condo
 
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2
Baths
1,164
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#73406447 | Condo
 
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Beds
2
Baths
1,600
SqFt
 
 
#73403902 | Condo
 
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Beds
1
Baths
596
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73405369 | Condo
 
3
Beds
1
Baths
945
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404512 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
647
SqFt
(30)
 
 
#73403832 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
894
SqFt
 
 
#73406511 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
763
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73406357 | Condo
 
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Beds
1 | 1
Baths
719
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73405463 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,061
SqFt
 
 
#73404641 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,453
SqFt
(35)
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 
#73404378 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,195
SqFt
(40)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73405618 | Condo
 
2
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2 | 1
Baths
960
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
#73405647 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,100
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73405059 | Condo
 
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Beds
1
Baths
1,128
SqFt
(23)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
#73405942 | Condo
 
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,142
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73397099 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
948
SqFt
 
 
#73404455 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,610
SqFt
 
 
#73404649 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
885
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404996 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,072
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404559 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,450
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 
#73405249 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
826
SqFt
 
 
#73404124 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
674
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404371 | Condo
 
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1
Baths
554
SqFt
 
 
#73404859 | Condo
 
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1
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860
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Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
#73404350 | Condo
 
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Baths
1,224
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(30)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404930 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,111
SqFt
 
 
#73371343 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,250
SqFt
 
 
#73404172 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
722
SqFt
(36)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73403925 | Condo
 
2
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2
Baths
1,161
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73404397 | Condo
 
1
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1
Baths
674
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#73406031 | Condo
 
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,350
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#73406249 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
918
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73403422 | Condo
 
2
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2
Baths
1,235
SqFt
 
 
#73403325 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
779
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
#73404659 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,050
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#73405296 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
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781
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#73406072 | Condo
 
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Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,940
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
#73405817 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
710
SqFt
 
 
#73404841 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
736
SqFt
 
 
#73404922 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,020
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
#73404591 | Condo
 
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Beds
2
Baths
1,460
SqFt
 
 
#73327925 | Condo
 
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,800
SqFt
 
 
#73403907 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,868
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 
#73403693 | Condo
 
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,300
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73375616 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
886
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73406263 | Condo
 
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,302
SqFt
(30)
 
 
#73404566 | Condo
 
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Beds
2
Baths
1,372
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 
#73405812 | Condo
 
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1
Baths
771
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
#73405019 | Condo
 
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Beds
3
Baths
1,748
SqFt
 
 
#73403622 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,103
SqFt
 
 
#73405004 | Condo
 
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Beds
2
Baths
1,538
SqFt
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
#73405288 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,430
SqFt
 
 
#73406175 | Condo
 
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Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,110
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
#73405638 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,103
SqFt
 
 
#73405006 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,063
SqFt
 
 
#73405126 | Condo
 
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,300
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
#73405819 | Condo
 
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Beds
3
Baths
1,810
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404820 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
954
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
 
#73406423 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
695
SqFt
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73406139 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
749
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73405176 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,708
SqFt
 
 
#73406489 | Condo
 
3
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,525
SqFt
 
 
#73406316 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
880
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73405159 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,126
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73403108 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,202
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73406340 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
937
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73404237 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,117
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73403982 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
784
SqFt
(32)
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404729 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,647
SqFt
(24)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
#73405530 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1
Baths
738
SqFt
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73406359 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,299
SqFt
(42)
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
#73405890 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,090
SqFt
(27)
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73405503 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,104
SqFt
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
 
#73403851 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,103
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM
 
#73406389 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,276
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 
#73405215 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,043
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
#73405903 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,422
SqFt
(29)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
 
#73405516 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,086
SqFt
 
 
#73405791 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,035
SqFt
Open House: Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73404795 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,169
SqFt
(18)
 
 
#73406210 | Condo
 
2
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,041
SqFt
 
 
#73404828 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
882
SqFt
(40)
 
 
#73404321 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,498
SqFt
 
 
#73403820 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1
Baths
895
SqFt
 
 
#73404218 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,900
SqFt
 
 
#73404834 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,044
SqFt
 
 
#73405404 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
897
SqFt
 
 
#73406421 | Condo
 
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,622
SqFt
 
 
#73404088 | Condo
 
1
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,330
SqFt
(41)
 
 
#73404322 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,062
SqFt
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
 
#73404761 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,686
SqFt
Open House: Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
#73406368 | Condo
 
3
Beds
3 | 1
Baths
2,661
SqFt
(32)
Open House: Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#73405990 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,471
SqFt
 
 
#73406518 | Condo
 
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,702
SqFt
(15)
 
 
#73405430 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,755
SqFt
(40)
 
 
#73405473 | Condo
 
2
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
2,190
SqFt
(40)
 
 
#73405468 | Condo
 
3
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
2,684
SqFt
 
 
#73404619 | Condo
 
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The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third-party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords, and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, noncommercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing, or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.
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