Even though our real estate market is more difficult recently, some sellers are still defying the odds and getting there homes sold quickly.  It’s all about knowing your market and pricing your property correctly.  Listing as a fsbo flat fee helps you achieve this goal, because your savings in commission gives you more flexibility on your bottom line!  Check out these two properties, listed as a fsbo flat fee with our company, which sold (went under contract) in one week or less!!!

9 Silver Lake Dr Kingston, MA  02364-2012 Single Family MLS #: 71165276 Status: Sold List Price: $349,500 Sale Price: $345,000 List Date: 11/23/2010 Sale Date: 1/28/2011 Area: Off Market Date: 11/28/2010 Days on Market (Total): 5 Days on Market (Office): 5 Property Features Rooms: 8 Style: Colonial Bedrooms: 3 Type: Detached Full Bath: 1 Apprx Acres: 0.73 Half Bath: 1 Apprx Lot Size: 31900 sq.ft. Master Bath: No Apprx Living Area: 1634 sq.ft. Fireplaces: 1 Foundation Size: 26×36+16×16 (Poured Concrete) Year Built: 1983 Garage: 0    — Color: Green Parking: 6    Off-Street

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34 Cleveland St Melrose, MA  02176-3722 Single Family MLS #: 71194169 Status: Sold List Price: $514,900 Sale Price: $499,000 List Date: 3/2/2011 Sale Date: 4/29/2011 Area: Off Market Date: 3/9/2011 Days on Market (Total): 7 Days on Market (Office): 7 Property Features Rooms: 8 Style: Victorian Bedrooms: 4 Type: Detached Full Bath: 1 Apprx Acres: 0.22 Half Bath: 1 Apprx Lot Size: 9672 sq.ft. Master Bath: No Apprx Living Area: 1880 sq.ft. Fireplaces: 1 Foundation Size: 33×27 (Fieldstone) Year Built: 1900 Garage: 1    Detached Color: Beige Parking: 4    Off-Street

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Cambridge Single Family MLS Listings-Please Call Us @ 617-259-0235 to view any of these homes in person!

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Top 5 Mistakes For Sale By Owners Make!

5.) Not taking professional photos: In today’s market it is important to make your home stand out from the pack and pro photos can make all the difference.  If you live in the Boston Massachusetts area and would like us to photograph your home please email mafinehomes@gmail.com or call 617-259-0235.

4.) Not being on the MLS or multiple listing service: The MLS or multiple listing service is hands down the most important place for your home to be if you want to get it sold.  This is because the multiple listing service is the tool that 1000′s of Realtors use to find properties for their buyers.

3.) Not being prepared for smoke inspection: In many areas like Boston Massachusettshomeowners are required to successfully pass a  Smoker Inspection given by the fire department.  Usually the fire department will come to your house and make sure you have the right smoke and carbon detectors, that they are in the the proper locations and they all work. We recommend that you schedule your smoke inspection as soon as you sign the contract to purchase.

2.) Not having a attorney lined up: whether you are selling on your own or with a licensed real estate agent we recommend lining up a real estate attorney as soon as you put your home on the market.

1.) Not following up with agents after showings: One of the key tactics that a homeowner should be using to help sell there home is to follow up.  We often see many sellers waiting for a agent to call them back(this will rarely happen).  What you need to do is call the agent back one day after they show your home.  Often times you will find that the buyer is on the fence but the agent is not good at showing them the strong points in your property.  By calling them you can highlight the selling points and maybe move that buyer off the fence and into your home.

Call 617-259-0235 for pro photos of your Boston area home!!

Call Keith at 508-212-0485 with questions or showing request.

MLS # 71055341 – New Single Family – Detached

Directions: Robert F Toner Blvd to John Dietsch Blvd to Towne St

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Property Information

Room Levels, Dimensions and Features

Features Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer Area Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping Basement: Yes   Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access Beach: No Construction: Frame Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps Energy Features: Prog. Thermostat Exterior: Vinyl Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet Foundation Size: 43×24 Foundation Description: Poured Concrete Hot Water: Tankless Interior Features: Security System, Cable Available Lot Description: Wooded Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Dead End Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Sewer and Water: City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer Terms: Contract for Deed Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup Waterfront: No

Other Property Info Adult Community: No Disclosure Declaration: No Disclosures: Exclusions: Home Own Assn: No Lead Paint: Unknown UFFI: Unknown Warranty Available: Year Built: 1995 Source: Public Record Year Built Description: Actual Year Round: Yes Tax Information Pin #: M:034A B:0613 L:0000 Assessed: $303,400 Tax: $3167 Tax Year: 2010 Book: 11274 Page: 126 Cert: 89511 Zoning Code: R-15 Map:   Block:   Lot:

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