exclusive buyer agent: Stoughton MA Market Report: August 2011
- 09/06/11 10:24 AM
Stoughton MA Market Report: August 2011 This is a market report for homes sold in Stoughton MA for the month of August, 2011. All data is taken from the MLS Property Information Network, Inc. There were 15 single-family homes sold in Stoughton for August 2011. The median sales price was $300,000.00. Sales prices ranged from a low of $223,000.00 to a high of $595,000.00. The average number of days on the market was 64. For the same period in 2010 there were 22 homes sold in Stoughton, with a median sales price of $314,500.00 and and average of 57 days on the … (2 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: What Happens if the Hurricane Damages the House I am Buying?
- 08/27/11 03:57 AM
What Happens if the Hurricane Damages the House I am Buying? Buyers of mine who are under agreement have nervously written to me asking this question. They found the home that they love, put in an offer, got it accepted, made it through home inspection and now, Hurricane Irene, is heading straight towards us. What happens if the house gets damaged or destroyed? First of all, safety of people is far more important to me than safety of things. So, for all of you who are currently in the path of Hurricane Irene or who will be facing her over the … (10 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Is There a Difference Between a Canton MA Buyer's Agent and a Realtor®?
- 08/23/11 01:10 AM
Is There a Difference Between a Canton MA Buyer's Agent and a Realtor®? While most buyer agents are Realtors, not all Realtors are buyer agents, and even fewer are Exclusive Buyer Agents. What is the difference? Carla Muss Jacobs does a great job of explaining below....and do not miss the video she posted either. If you are looking for a buyer agent in the Canton MA or Norfolk County area, just contact your Canton MA Buyer Agent.
A Portland Buyers Agent works for the Buyer. A good example of what a Portand Buyers Agent is all about can be found … (2 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: This Week's Featured Home in Milton MA: 167 School Street, Milton, MA
- 08/21/11 11:07 AM
Every Sunday I write a column for my local Patch sites featuring a home for sale in either Canton MA, Milton MA or Braintree MA. Since I am an Exclusive Buyer Agent and do not list homes, it is fun to pick out different homes that I have seen to feature. I have no interest in featuring one home over another. This weeks featured home is in Milton and is located at 167 School Street. This is an antique charmer, set on historic Milton Hill and conveniently located within walking distance to schools, parks and public transportation. As an added bonus, it … (5 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: What is an Exclusive Buyer Agent?
- 07/18/11 11:04 AM
What is an Exclusive Buyer Agent? As an exclusive buyer agent in Canton MA I realize that sometimes people do not get the distinction between a buyer agent and an exclusive buyer agent. I was reminded of this when Barbara Todaro of The Kuney-Todaro Team in Franklin MA recently wrote a blog post entitled How Does An Exclusive Buyer Agent Survive. It was an interesting blog post; if you have not read it, I would suggest you do. One of the comments in the post suggested that a buyer agent would do well to join a team of listing agents. Well, if the buyer … (2 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Every Transaction is a Learning Experience
- 06/15/11 04:35 AM
Every Transaction is a Learning Experience We have all had those times when a transaction has fallen through - maybe our buyer lost their financing, perhaps the client went with another agent or maybe that one listing just would not sell. As an Exclusive Buyer Agent in Canton MA, it has certainly happened to me. While the tendency may to think of it as "wasted time", I like to think that nothing was wasted as there is always something to learn. Every new meeting with a buyer gives me a chance to work on my presentation skills, even if that buyer … (104 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Good Customer Service is Good For Business
- 01/30/11 02:44 PM
Good Customer Service is Good for Business The other day I wrote a post about the Benefits of Excellent Customer Serivce. I had experienced several days in a row of very good customer service, so much so that I felt the need to blog about it! There was one moment of customer service that I had left out of that original post in order to keep it at a decent length. So, as Paul Harvey would say, here's the rest of the story...... It had been a few busy days one right after the other, with a lot of tasks to … (7 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: More Arguments for Experience in Short Sale Listings
- 01/24/11 07:10 AM
Once again, I was reminded howi important it is for Sellers to hire an Agent with Short Sale Experience if they plan to list their home as a short sale. I will remind everyone that I am an Exclusive Buyers Agent. I do not take listings. So, I am not saying this so that Sellers will list their short sales with me. When I have a client interested in a short sale property, I contact the listing agent to find out the likelihood of the short sale getting approved. How do I do that? I ask questions! For example: What is … (4 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: How an Overpriced Listing Affects BUYERS!!
- 01/08/11 12:35 AM
In the article below, Carla Muss-Jacobs does an excellent job of explaining how an Overpriced Listing Affects Buyers. Sellers may think that Buyers will look at their home anyway and offer less but most Buyers will not look at a home that is much outside of their price range. Most Buyers today are also quite educated and have searched homes online and have looked at all the homes on the market. They really know what the competition looks like. Those who are working with an Exclusive Buyer Agent also have the expertise of their agent working for them. By overpricing the … (7 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: 10 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes you want to Avoid!
- 12/28/10 01:03 PM
In the article below, Mike Ockert does an excellent job of thoroughly pointing out the 10 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes You Want to Avoid. This is a must-read for all home buyers. All home buyers, but especially first time home buyers too often fail to plan ahead. This article covers all the tips from making sure you have your mortgage preapproval to really thinking about priorities in deciding which home to purchase. By avoiding Mistake # 9 (Failing to Hire Your Own Agent) and working with a buyers agent from the start, buyers will have the help and guidance of … (6 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Condo Buying - You are an Owner
- 12/08/10 04:33 AM
In the article below, Valerie Zinger points out some of the things to think about if you are thinking of buying a condo. It is important that you get those condominium documents and financial information reviewed before signing the purchase and sale agreement. Your buyer agent or your attorney should make sure there is a contingency to review these items in your Offer. If you don't see it in there, ask about it before putting pen to paper. You'll want to know what the restrictions are (Do they allow pets? Can you put up holiday decorations outside?) and what kind of … (2 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: One of My Favorite Reasons to Use a Buyer's Agent
- 11/24/10 01:57 AM
There are many good reasons to use an exclusive buyer agent. Exclusive buyer agents only represent buyers. Their fiduciary duty lies only with their buyer clients. The article below gives one very good example. The first scenario described below makes an important point of what can happen if a buyer decides to work with the listing agent. If you are considering buying a home in Canton MA or a surrounding community, contact your Canton MA Buyer Broker to find out how I can help you buy a home in Canton MA.
Take this one to the bank...literally. The best example I … (9 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Buy A Home But Keep Your Secrets
- 11/20/10 05:14 AM
Buy a Home But Keep Your Secrets The blog below has some excellent advice for buyers on why it is important to work with one agent and to limit the amount of information that you share with a listing agent with whom you do not have a relationship. These same points are also good reasons for using an exclusive buyer agent, who only works with buyers and has fiduciary responsibility only to the buyer. When looking to buy, it's important to keep your secrets in one place. Bouncing from agent to agent as a buyer is neither a sound practice nor … (0 comments)
exclusive buyer agent: Even in This Market Buyers May Need to Compromise
- 10/02/10 11:05 AM
Even in this market, buyers may need to compromise. Most buyers come to me or any other agent with their wish list. This list usually has many items on it, maybe a particular community, square footage, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, proximity to highways or transportation, type of house, amenities. Some buyers have shorter lists and others have longer ones, but there are usually several items on the list. The difficult part comes in when the available inventory have some but not all of the items on the list. At that point, buyers just might need to compromise. So, it … (1 comments)
Author Bio: Christine Smith has over 25 years of experience in real estate. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College and law degree from Boston College Law School. She lives and works in Canton, Massachusetts.
Stoughton MA Market Report: August 2011
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