Author: Juan Murray
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Selling in a Down Market: Greater Boston Strategy
Selling in a slower Greater Boston market means adjusting price, preparation, and terms before the listing goes stale. Here’s how to read the signals, decide when to reposition, and still get to the closing table when other homes are sitting.
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Price High or Low? How Boston Listings Miss
In Greater Boston’s current market, single-family homes are selling in a median 28 days at 102.3% of list price. Price even slightly above what the comps support and you don’t just sell slower, you trigger a chain of buyer skepticism that usually ends in a price cut and a lower final sale price than you…
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Realtor Commissions in Greater Boston After NAR Settlement
Since the NAR settlement took effect in August 2024, Greater Boston sellers have more explicit choices about buyer-broker compensation, and none of them are automatic. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what Massachusetts-specific closing costs you need to plan for beyond commission.
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1031 Exchange for Boston Investment Property Sellers
Selling a Dorchester or Jamaica Plain investment property? A 1031 exchange can defer your capital gains tax, but the clock starts the day you close.
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Seller Net Sheets: Boston, Brookline & Quincy
A seller net sheet in Greater Boston starts with your sale price and works down through broker fees, the Massachusetts deed excise tax, required certificates, prorations, and your mortgage payoff to show what you’ll actually take home. The categories are specific to Massachusetts law and local practice in Boston, Brookline, and Quincy, and the time…
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Is Staging Worth It in Jamaica Plain & Greater Boston?
Staging in Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, and Somerville can mean the difference between a first-weekend offer and a listing that sits. This post breaks down full-service staging versus light-touch options for Greater Boston sellers, explains what national ROI data actually says, and clarifies which Massachusetts legal requirements — lead paint, smoke/CO certificates, 6(d) — aren’t optional…
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Cost to Sell a Home in Greater Boston 2026
Selling a home in Greater Boston in 2026 means navigating a specific set of costs—some set by statute, others fully negotiable. Here’s a clear breakdown of every cost category across Suffolk, Norfolk, and Middlesex counties, so you know exactly what to expect before you list.
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Rent or Buy a House in 2026? The Real Math for Boston
Should I rent or buy a house in 2026? If you’ll stay 5+ years and can cover the full monthly cost, buying builds equity renting never does. Here’s the
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Do You Need a Real Estate Agent? The Honest Answer
No, you’re not legally required to use a real estate agent. Here’s when going without one works in Boston, and when it costs you far more.
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Things to Consider Buying a House: A Boston Buyer’s Framework
The things to consider in buying a house: budget, inspection, location data, hidden costs, and red flags, explained by a 30-year Boston broker.
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Should You Sell Your Boston Home to a Cash Buyer?
Boston cash buyers and flippers typically offer 70-85% of market value. Here’s how to check the real math before you skip a traditional listing.
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Roxbury, Boston MA: What to Know Before You Buy or Sell
Roxbury Boston MA has median home prices near $495,000 and fast-moving inventory. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know in 2026.