Gary Bellinger
Name
Gary Bellinger
Company
EXIT® Realty Partners
E-mail
Contact Gary Bellinger (EXIT® Realty Partners)
Website
http://www.garyb.exithomesforu.com
Office Phone
(508) 797-3948
Cell Phone
(508) 764-4944
Fax
(800) 517-4614
Address
415 Boston Turnpike, Suite 111, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Description
Residential real estate services for Buyers and Sellers in Shrewsbury and many surrounding communities in Worcester County. REALTOR® & Licensed MA Attorney Broker.

About Me:

The skill sets I have today were established in large part through prior employment in the fields of engineering and law.  They have been complemented with extensive real estate sales training and all together enable me to provide a high level of service and results for my clients.

It is important for me to not only perform in accordance with my clients' wishes, but also to ably advise them and to act as an advocate on their behalf to protect their rights and interests during the sale or purchase of a home.

The added value I bring in every case is based on developing an understanding of my clients' goals, applying local market expertise and working with a preferred network of seasoned professionals including, among others, real estate colleagues, attorneys, mortgage consultants and tradesmen.

I also recognize that a very important key to customer satisfaction is communication - I don't know anyone who likes to be ignored!

Delivering real estate success to my clients provides me great pleasure and I truly look forward to many more years in this business.

Please call or email me whenever you need real estate assistance.  I will always be delighted to hear from you!

Areas of Expertise

Comments for Buyers

Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life.  Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs.  My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family.  For your convenience, I also provide listings by email.  I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

As Your Agent, I Will:

  • Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
  • Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
  • Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
  • Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
      Statistics & Demographics for Massachusetts Cities & Towns.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

  • Learn how your credit status affects home financing.
  • Check your credit rating.
  • Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
  • Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
  • Identify important features you need your new home to have.
  • Straighten out any errors before its too late.
  • Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
  • Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
  • Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
  • Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
  • Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
        Find out how much your closing costs could be.

Comments for Sellers

Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why. 

As Your Agent, I Will:

  • Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.
  • Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
  • Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
  • Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
  • Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
  • Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
       Statistics & Demographics for Massachusetts Cities & Towns.  

Recent Home Sales:

What are homes selling for on your street? Use REALTOR.com  to find out what neighborhood homes are selling for, free of charge, or choose a more detailed analysis of the value of your home.

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home:

Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. I have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective manner.

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
  • Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 8%.
  • Local property transfer tax, country transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
  • FHA fees and costs are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
  • Home inspection fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
  • Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.
        Find out how much your closing costs could be.

For My Returning Clients

For those of you who are current residents or are about to become settled in the area, I have organized many of my favorite links to local resources and information. These handy links are available at my personal website and cover the following subject matter:

  • Schools
  • Mortgage
  • Legal Services
  • Tax Information
  • Relocation Links
  • Area Information
  • Maps
  • Real Estate – Special Circumstances
  • Local Weather
  • Home Information
  • Home Protection & Services
  • Home Furnishings & Finishes
  • Home Improvement & Repair
  • Restaurants & Catering
  • Bargains & Deals
  • To Your Health …
  • Sports

        Visit My Favorite Links.

A Personal Perspective on Real Estate

REAL ESTATE can be a difficult business even if you’re an experienced Buyer or Seller.  As a trained real estate professional, I still find that every day presents occasions from which to learn and grow.  My education never ceases whether it’s in the classroom or in the field.

Since the pitfalls of property transactions and resulting complications are numerous, I’ve made it my primary goal to be an informative resource for everyone with real estate questions.  On this page and also at my personal website - www.garybellinger.com -  there are many topics addressed and many answers provided.  The services of other professionals are presented as well.  If you do have questions, be sure to get some professional advice before you start autographing any paperwork.

Listed below is a short selection of literature that you should find helpful to the achievement of your real estate goals.  Feel free to download any of these files you find relevant to your current situation.   As I noted above, there's also a lot of good reading and reference material at my site, so you might want to take a little time to visit.

Of course, you can always contact me directly for special assistance with any real estate matter.  I welcome the opportunity to be of personal service to you.

Best wishes for your real estate success!


Gary

 

Expired Listings – analysis of the expired home listing and why it happens.

First Time Home Buyer – advantages of home ownership and how to buy.

For Sale By Owner – intricacies of selling your own home.

Mortgage Funding – mortgage basics and more.

Perfect Agent – finding the perfect real estate agent.

Top Dollar – how to sell your home for the best price.

Remodeling Cost Recovery – statistics on the cost recovery of various home projects.

Home Maintenance Guide - checklist of home maintenance items, tips & troubleshooting guide.