You need to start by taking a close, objective look at the property. Walk around the exterior with a pad of paper and write down EVERYTHING that...

Asking price is usually set using a CMA or Comparable Market Analysis. This method uses location, recent sales for comparable homes, quantity and...

In most cases, there are several similar factors that can be used to help determine the basic value of a distinctive property, such as number of...

An appraisal is performed by a certified appraiser who uses comparable homes in the area, condition of the property, etc. to determine an official...

The selling price of a home is the value placed on it based upon other home sales in the area, condition of the property, and other factors. The...

The best way to determine the value of a distressed property is to find a value based on comparable homes in the area. If the property needs work,...

Yes. When a property sells for less than what is owed on it, it is called a "shortsale". In these cases, you will need to make arrangements...

If a property is overpriced, it has a tendency to sell other homes in the area, all the while keeping your property on the market longer and losing...

While you want to be sure your home is as appealing to potential buyers as possible, you need to be careful not to overextend yourself on repairs...

Certain repairs can bring you a return on your investment. Others, however, regardless of how much you spend, won't add any value to the property. A...

A "Buyer's market" is when there are more homes for sale than buyers looking for homes. In this instance, the buyers have an advantage,...

There are a number of creative marketing strategies to use in a slow market. The biggest factor during these times is making sure your home has the...

Using a professional Real Estate Agent to sell your home greatly decreases the risk of having your home "cased" for burglary. This is due...

You may want to keep some cleaning supplies convenient to take care of any quick "sprucing up" before a showing. Make sure floors and...

It is the ultimately the seller's obligation to disclose any known defects or other pertinent information about the property to an agent or a...

A pre-qualification is a letter from a lender stating that, based on income and a rough idea of expenses, the buyer may qualify for a certain loan...

Verbal offers to purchase Real Estate are not accepted in Massachusetts. All offers must be made in writing. In most transactions, a pre-printed form...

When you receive an offer from a buyer, you have three options. You can accept the offered price and terms, you could counter the offer with a price...

If we determine that the price offered just can't be accepted, we can counter. Making a counter offer is a part of negotiating. Or if the offer...

Most offers include two standard contingencies: an inspection contingency, which allows buyers to have professionals inspect the property to their...