Friday, January 30, 2009

Selling Your Metrowest Massachusetts Home

As a Realtor covering Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate for the last twenty three years, it is my job to educate my clients on how they can get the maximum return out of selling their homes. This is a really simple video that explains some of the common pitfalls of selling a home and how you can avoid them.

In addition to the video I have left some links to articles I have written that explain in detail how you can increase the chances you will have a successful and timely home sale.

Topics include pricing your home properly, picking the right Realtor, staging your home, and a wealth of information about how to go about marketing your home for maximum exposure online.



I hope you enjoy reading these articles as much as I enjoyed writing them!

Why Your Metrowest Massachusetts Home Expired

Selling Your Home In A Buyers Market

Selling Your Home Does Not Have To Be A Mystery

Social Marketing Blogging Short Sales and The Seller I Never Met

Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid Selling Your Massachusetts Home

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About the Author: The above Real Estate information on Selling your Metrowest Massachusetts home was provided by BillRE/MAX Executive Realty Hopkinton Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356.
For Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate and homes see Metrowest Mass Realtor. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.
I service the following towns in Metrowest Massachusetts: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Franklin, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Hopkinton Mass Condo For Sale 32 Apple Tree Hill

Looking for a condo in the Hopkinton Massachusetts area that is in excellent condition? This condo in Apple Tree Hill has been remodeled with major upgrades including a brand new maple kitchen with silestone counters and a recently finished full walk-out basement. Other terrific features include newer hardwood floors, a fireplaced family room and two spacious bedrooms. It is listed at a very reasonable $244,900.

**Update this condo was sold on 3/30/09 for $235,000. The town home was on the market for 26 days!

Watch the slide show video below to see the interior of this unit.






Click here for more information on Apple Tree Hill Hopkinton Massachusetts.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Real Estate Articles Worth Reading



Like reading about Real Estate? The following articles are some of the better Real Estate posts I have created at my other Real Estate blog Massachusetts Real Estate Voice.

Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Massachusetts Home
This is one of my favorite Real Estate articles. An in depth explanation is given on some of the most common pit falls to avoid when you are selling your home in Metrowest Massachusetts or anywhere for that matter.

Real Estate Capital Gains When Selling Your Home
The article explains the most up to date laws surround selling your home and the Capital Gains tax laws.

Selling Your Home Does Not Have To Be A Mystery
The article explains how properly pricing your home is the most important consideration for achieving success with your home sale.

Social Marketing, Short Sales, And The Seller I Never Met
An explanation of how properly using social networking along with having a strong internet presence can go a long way in helping your clients sell their homes.

Assessed Home Values Rarely Equal Fair Market Value
An explanation why the assessed value of your home has very little correlation to the fair market value.

USDA Loans Mortgage Option For Low To No Down Payment
What is a USDA loan? Who Qualifies? Why is the USDA loan a good mortgage option for those with little or no down payment.

Energy Saving Tips For The Winter Months
A guide to some of the best things you can do to save money around your home in the Winter months.

Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure and Short Sales
An explanation of how a deed in lieu of foreclosure and a short sale can help a home owner avoid foreclosure.

Foreclosure Avoiding It Through A Short Sale Or Loan Modification
This Real Estate article gives the definition of a short sale and also how a loan modification can help a home owner avoid foreclosure.

Selling Your Home In A Buyer's Market
Tips on selling your home in a buyer's market including picking the right Realtor who will create a dominating online presence, pricing your home property, and making sure that it is in tip top showing condition.

Best Remodeling Projects Cost V.S Value For Your Home
A look at some of the best projects you can do to your home and what the projected return on your investment will be. The data is taken from the National Association of Realtors.

Tax Deductions To Remember When Getting A Home Loan
Just purchased a home? These tips will help guide you to make sure you remember the possible tax deductions come April 15th.

Massachusetts FHA Mortgage Loans
A review of the FHA loan program in Massachusetts and why it is a good loan program for those that do not have a large down payment.

When To Lock Your Mortgage Interest Rate
There are always decisions to be made when buying a home. One of them is when to lock your mortgage rate. The article gives some opinions on when it makes sense.

5 Surefire Ways To Turn Off A Home Buyer
A look at some of the things that can prevent you from selling your home and how you can avoid them.

Handling Multiple Offers For A Seller In Real Estate
Negotiating multiple offers can be a tricky subject. The goal is to get the best terms and conditions for you seller clients. Here is a look at how it is down and some of the important considerations.

Preparing Your Massachusetts Home For The Spring Selling Season
A look at some of the better things you can do to get your home to stand out from the competition in a competitive Real Estate market.

Buying a foreclosed home or potential foreclosure property
Are you considering buying a foreclosed property? Why not after all there are plenty of them all around the country and they can typically be bought at a discount to the present market value.

Low cost home improvements when selling your home
In a very competitive Real Estate market one of the things that is vital to your success is how well your home shows in relation to the rest of the inventory for sale. There are quite a few simple things that you can do to improve your chances and maybe put a few extra dollars in your pocket at the same time.

Massachusetts Short Sales
Everything you need to know as a buyer or selling regarding short sales in Massachusetts.


I hope you have found some of these Real Estate topics interesting.

Have a question about Real Estate? Feel free to shoot me an email and I will try to help if I can or point you to someone who can.
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About the Author: The above Real Estate articles were provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356.

Have a home to sell in Metrowest Mass? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate and homes see Metrowest Mass Realtor. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest Massachusetts: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Franklin, Douglas, and Framingham MA.

Hopkinton Massachusetts Neighborhood Reviews


Hopkinton Massachusetts is the starting place for the world famous Boston Marathon. Although the marathon put Hopkinton on the map as a very well known town, it has become one of the most popular destination spots for those relocating to the Metrowest Massachusetts area because of it's great schools, terrific access to major highways, a home town "feel" and excellent housing stock.

Below is a review of some of the more popular Hopkinton subdivisions. Click the link and it will bring you to the respective neighborhood review. I hope to be reviewing more neighborhoods in the future and will continue adding them to the list.

Valleywood Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
Cranberry Cove Hopkinton Massachusetts
White Oak Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
Highland Park Hopkinton Massachusetts
Ravenwood Hopkinton Massachusetts
Alprilla Farm Hopkinton Massachusetts
Olde North Mill Hopkinton Massachusetts
Wildwood Glen Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
Hearthstone Hopkinton Massachusetts
Canterbury Hopkinton Massachusetts
Forestside Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
Hopkinton Ridge Hopkinton Massachusetts

Hopkinton Condominium Neighborhoods

Pinecrest Village Hopkinton
Apple Tree Hill Hopkinton
The Preserve Hopkinton
The Village at Highland Park Hopkinton
Indianbrook Hopkinton Massachusetts

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Hopkinton Indianbrook Condo for sale Just Listed 14 Weybridge Lane

Looking for a nice townhouse in outstanding shape with an excellent commuting location? Look no further than this beautiful condo at Indianbrook in Hopkinton Massachusetts. This townhome at 14 Weybridge Lane in Hopkinton is listed at $279,900. The owner has put an enourmous amount of effort into remodeling the entire interior! Below you will find a presentation on this Hopkinton gem.



Thinking of selling your condo at Indianbrook or other Metrowest/Hopkinton neighborhood? Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD!

You can see a sampling of how I create a dominant online presence for all my clients. Click on the link to see a sample of where my Hopkinton Mass condominium marketing takes place.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Massachusetts Short Sale Realtor


Do you own a home in the Metrowest Massachusetts area and are considering a short sale? Working with someone or even a team of people that know how to successfully complete a short sale is very important. There is no room for error in picking a Realtor to work with when doing a short sale because you are very likely not to far away from having to deal with a foreclosure.

The last thing you want as a homeowner is to experience a foreclosure. Besides the fact you are losing your home, your credit will be damaged for years. Here are a few articles that I have written that will explain short sales, a deed in lieu of foreclosure and also a loan modification. These options are all a means of avoiding a foreclosure and getting you out from under your mortgage debt.

Avoiding foreclosure by a short sale or loan modification

Deed in lieu of foreclosure and short sales

Picking a Massachusetts Short Sale Realtor

Massachusetts short sale debt removal  

Questions to ask a Massachusetts short sale listing agent

I have been successfully completing short sales and would welcome the opportunity to help you escape your debt. In most cases the options available to you will be far better than losing your home. For a complete explanation on the whole short sale process see Massachusetts Short Sales.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Uxbridge Mass Real Estate 5 Henry Street Duplex Condo

This duplex condo at 5 Henry Street is an incredible value! This Uxbridge home is listed at $239,900. The identical unit just closed next door for $259,900 on October 15, 2008. There are no condo fees!! Below is a marketing presentation on this unit:



For more information please visit Uxbridge Massachusetts Condominiums.

*** Update this Uxbridge townhome is now under agreement.

Have a home or condo to sell in Uxbridge or other local town? Visit Uxbridge Mass Real Estate to see how I market homes online and give my Real Estate clients maximum exposure!

Hopkinton Real Estate Sold 4 Wyman Lane

In a challenging Real Estate market the keys to selling a home are pricing properly, and picking a Realtor that knows how to market homes online well. This home at 4 Wyman Lane in Hopkinton was just sold on October 15, 2008 for $1,145,000. It was listed and sold by my team mate Chuck Joseph. You can read more about this Hopkinton home here:
Hopkinton Real Estate 4 Wyman Lane

One of the marketing avenues that is very important when selling a home today is video. It is a fact that a home with a video will receive about four times the traffic online than a home without one. One of the sites we feed our video slide shows to is Youtube. See the video at Youtube for 4 Wyman Lane below.



Thinking of selling your home in Hopkinton or other Metrowest town? Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD!
One of the things I do with all the properties I market is create an online presence. Over 85% of all buyers find their home online. These posts and my blog are highly indexed by Google...in fact this may be how you arrived here? You can see a sampling of my Metrowest home marketing here.