Trulia Voices Real Estate Q&A in Onset

Frank Callahan…
Frank Callahan…
Home Seller
02558

i want to sell my home

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Realtyman
Realtyman
Real Estate Pro
Leominster
Mon Jan 21 2008, 13:56

Hi Frank,

My advice is to do a few Google searches for real estate, homes and/or Realtors in Onset, MA and see who you find in the first 3 pages. (Some of the national comapnies as well as aggregators may very well dominate the 1st page). Also look at the "paid" ads in the right column for 'Relevant' ads for your marketplace. Then, check your local news papers (many STILL advertise in print), Look at sites like Realtor.com, Trulia and others and see who is enhancing their listings (they are the ones that are staying 'current') and finally drive around the area looking for Signs (that are not buried in the snow). Soon you will get a feel for who the 'players' are in your marketplace. Identify 3-5 of them and contact them for an interview/market analysis. Chances are you will find that most are within 'market range'.

Things to look out for:
Don't be swayed by someone trying to 'Buy The Listing' by giving you a higher price than the rest.
Ask questions, and ask the agent to Verify any stats or other info they pass by you.
And although the 'Firm' is very important, check the Agent's credentials (as the agent directly controls your transaction).

This may take a week or two to go through the process, but after interviewing 5 of the heavy hitters in your area, it should come clear as to who to hire.

On the other hand, you can try to sell it yourself (i.e. no real estate agent). However, like most, you will go through the process above - just a few months later.

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Linda Sticklin
Linda Sticklin
Real Estate Pro
Berwyn
Mon Jan 21 2008, 09:29

When preparing your house to sell, you may want to consider consulting a professional stager in your area. They can give you expert advice on how to make your house appeal to the most potential buyers. With so many houses on the market, it is critical that yours look better than its competition. Best of luck for a successful sale!

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Veronique Mende…
Veronique Mende…
Real Estate Pro
Boston
Mon Jan 21 2008, 08:50

Well Frank!
Feel free to call me also!
Best of luck anyway!
Veronique Mendelson
Century 21
617-477-5079

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Pam Winterbauer,…
Pam Winterbauer,…
Real Estate Pro
San Ramon
Sun Jan 20 2008, 19:51

Frank....

I sound as if you are looking for a Realtor to help you out. Here is a link that may help you in locating a Realtor. http://crs.com/Find_A_CRS

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Frank Callahan…
Frank Callahan…
Home Seller
02558
Sun Jan 20 2008, 16:06

I have a 3bedroom ranch 5 minute walk to beach central air newer roof, furnace, hot water tank,siding,windows for sale $299,000 call frank 781-690-2481

Property address 22 Mason St Ext. Onset, Mass

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