How Accurate Is Your Zestimate in Greater Boston?

How accurate is the Zestimate for a home in Greater Boston? Zillow's own published data puts the median error rate at 1.9% for homes already on the market and 7.0% for homes that aren't.  Since you're pricing before you list, the 7.0% figure is the one that applies to you, which is roughly $110,000

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How Much Does It Actually Cost to Sell a Home in Boston?

How much does it cost to sell a home in Greater Boston? On a $1,000,000 sale in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Dedham, or Milton, a seller typically pays around $55,000 in commission and the Massachusetts deed excise tax combined, roughly 5.5% of the sale price, before accounting for repairs, s

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Title V Septic Inspections in Massachusetts: What Greater Boston Sellers Must Know

Do You Need a Title V Inspection to Sell a Home in Massachusetts? Yes — if your Greater Boston home runs on a private septic system instead of municipal sewer, Massachusetts law (Title V, 310 CMR 15.000) requires a passing system inspection before you can close. The inspection must be completed with

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