The Market: Now and Then

The Market: Now and Then As real estate professionals, we’re used to big questions like: “What can we ask for our house?” and “Do you think the price will come down?” and “Will there be a bidding war?” But of course, the biggest question underlying them all is: “How’s the market?” Here’s my considered POV.…

moving tips

Moving? I Have Tips.

Moving? I Have Tips. Somehow I have just completed my 18th house move in 30 years. This, even though I have genuinely hoped and believed that each one would be my last. (What can I say? Clearly, I fall in love with homes!) So I certainly feel justified in calling myself a veteran mover. And…

COVID was new. Change isn’t.

COVID was new. Change isn’t. We’re well into 2022, fast approaching the two-year anniversary of COVID’s arrival into our lives. Yet somewhat surprisingly, we’re still hearing this question on a regular basis:  “Has COVID impacted the real estate market?” Well, yes. Of course. It’s impacted every industry, hasn’t it? Everyone has changed how they do …

How Off-Market Selling Can Bite Back

How Off-Market Selling Can Bite Back   Have you heard of off-market selling? It’s become a bit of a thing in Boston real estate circles. And I have opinions about it. Mostly negative. So let’s talk about it. Simply put, selling off-market is when an agent selectively notifies only a small group of agents about…

Looking Back, Moving Ahead

Looking Back, Moving Ahead Spring 2021 is here. The pace is picking up. And real estate’s busy season—something we weren’t sure we’d see again—is actually on a roll. It’s been a time, hasn’t it? 2020 was a testing year for all of us. As the unimaginable global pandemic set in, we all had to face…

Difficult Conversations

  Difficult Conversations As real estate agents, difficult conversations make up a large portion of our days. “Your offer wasn’t accepted.” “Your buyer is backing out of the deal.” “Your home isn’t worth what you think it is.” “The buyer has decided not to make an offer after all.”   Now, more than ever, we…