Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney The importance of a real estate attorney to the process of buying or selling a property may seem obvious, but a shocking number of people try to do without. Sometimes it works out fine—but when it doesn’t work out, the consequences are unnecessarily long and complicated transactions. Buying…
How To Save Your Real Estate Transaction If you undertake any sort of real estate transaction, you’re likely to hear the word contingency. In almost any real estate deal, there will be contingencies, and because they generally involve a great deal of your money, you should always understand them. They’re especially important in a competitive…
What Your Agent Isn’t Telling You When you buy or sell a home, chances are that your financial focus will be on your own money. That’s understandable, considering the amounts involved, and some agents barely discuss fees with their clients. But the truth is that no matter how the purchase or sale happens or how…
You’re Probably Ignoring the Biggest Investment of your Life If you’re an investor, you probably meet with your financial advisor at least annually. You talk about your portfolio and get his or her thoughts on its current state; look back over its performance in the 12 months prior; look ahead to the next year and…
Is your Agent Doing Enough? Everyone knows a real estate agent helps you buy and sell property. But a good agent will do much more than that. One of the simplest things your real estate agent can do for you is an annual review of the value of your home—whether you’re planning to sell or…
The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done “Why did you open your own real estate office?” is a question I’ve been asked a lot in the last few months. I’ve been a sales agent, built my business from nothing to becoming one of the most successful agents in Boston. I’ve been a sales manager, a sales…