The Pricing Mistakes Costing Greater Boston Sellers the Most Money

What's the biggest pricing mistake Greater Boston sellers make? The most common mistake is overpricing at list to "leave room to negotiate," which causes a listing to sit unnoticed through its first two weeks, exactly when buyers watch most closely, and then forces a price cut that reads as a red fl

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Selling a Home With Leased Solar Panels in Massachusetts

Can you sell a house in Massachusetts with leased solar panels? Yes, but the lease has to be resolved before you close, and you have three paths: transfer the agreement to your buyer, buy out the remaining term, or pay a termination fee to have the system removed.  Buyouts commonly run $20,000 or mo

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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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