Boston real estate - buying a home
Most real estate agents work with both buyers and sellers. Not on the same deals, of course (although that’s allowed, it’s not preferred). I see nothing wrong with this. Some agents work only with buyers or sellers, either by design or by chance. I, for...Boston real estate - buying a home
If you want to buy a home in the Boston area and you’re on a budget (aren’t we all?), you have a choice: go small or go elsewhere. My recommendation? Go small. At least that’s what I told the Globe, in an article posted today. It’s home buying...Boston real estate - buying a home
When are you supposed to use a capital “S” in spring? I never understood that. Anyway, it looks as though the number of properties coming on the market has increased during the past week. This is encouraging, because it means 1) buyers have more of a...Boston real estate - buying a home, Selling your home
The way a commission works is this (mostly): Seller decides to sell his or her property. He or she interviews a couple agents, decides on one. The commission due on sale is usually in the 5% range (in Massachusetts). This commission is split (usually) 50-50 between...Boston real estate - buying a home
If you’re looking to buy a home this spring, you’re probably wondering how to find a good real estate agent. (If you’re going it alone, sans agent, good luck!) The system, as it exists now, is hardly ideal for buyers. Most people meet real-estate...