LICENSED REALTOR®, RE/MAX ANDREW REALTY | CERTIFIED CARPENTER | LEGAL BACKGROUND
HOME VALUE
What Is My Somerville Home Worth?
Somerville's market is shaped by its squares and its transit. With the Green Line Extension now serving Union, Gilman, Magoun and Ball Squares, walkability plays a big part in what buyers will pay. Distance to the Green or Red Line, condo versus multi-family, condition, parking, outdoor space and recent comparable sales all move the number.
I will pull recent sales near you, look at what is competing with you today, and give you a realistic price range. It will not be a number chosen to win the listing.
PREP ON A BUDGET
Get Your Somerville Home Ready Without Overspending
Most Somerville housing is older multi-family homes and condo conversions. Buyers notice floors, windows, porches, stairs and how bright and open a unit feels. Many of these improvements are small carpentry and painting jobs that can be handled at a modest cost.
As a certified carpenter, I can tell you which fixes are worth the money, show you how to handle the simple ones yourself, and point you to reliable trades for the rest.
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A walkthrough with a carpenter's eye
I go through your home room by room and note what buyers will notice in the first few minutes, and what a home inspector is likely to flag.
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Do it yourself, or bring in help
Many small repairs are simple to do yourself, and I will show you how. For jobs that need a professional, I will point you to reliable local contractors.
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Fix what buyers notice. Skip what they don't.
Paint, lighting, hardware, sticking doors, worn trim and curb appeal often matter more than a new kitchen. I will tell you honestly where money is likely to come back and where it won't.
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A clear prep plan and budget
You get a written, prioritized punch list so you know what to do, roughly what it will cost, and in what order before photos and showings.
BEFORE YOU LIST
What I Check Before You List
I have a legal background and I am a certified carpenter. When you sell, that means two things:
The house
I walk through the house and look at the roof, windows, framing and past repairs the way a buyer's inspector will, so there are fewer surprises after you accept an offer.
The paperwork
I read the purchase and sale agreement closely and point out terms that need attention. I am not a Massachusetts attorney, and you will have your own real estate attorney for legal advice.
Massachusetts requirements that catch sellers off guard
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A smoke and carbon monoxide detector certificate from the Somerville Fire Department
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Lead paint disclosure if the house was built before 1978
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A Title 5 inspection if the home has a septic system
HOW IT WORKS
How I'll Help You Sell Your Somerville Home
01 Price it right
A comparative market analysis based on recent Somerville sales and the homes you will be competing with.
02 Prepare on a budget
A written punch list, light staging and photo-day styling, focused on the changes that matter most to buyers.
03 Market and negotiate
Professional photos and video, MLS and online exposure, targeted social media, and careful handling of offers, inspections and the purchase and sale agreement, alongside your attorney.
AREAS I SERVE
Somerville Neighborhoods I Serve
From Davis, Union and Assembly Squares to Ball Square, Magoun Square, Spring Hill, Winter Hill, Ten Hills and East Somerville, I help homeowners understand their property's value and prepare for a successful sale.
ALSO HELPING HOMEOWNERS SELL IN
Cambridge · Brookline · Newton · Lexington · Waltham · Arlington · Medford · Malden · Melrose · Everett
SELLER QUESTIONS
Somerville Seller Questions
When is the best time to sell in Somerville?
Spring is usually the busiest season in Greater Boston, but a well-prepared home can sell at other times of year too. I will tell you what I see in the market for your price range.
Do Somerville condo buyers care about the building, not just the unit?
Yes. Buyers look at shared areas, porches and the building's exterior, and their lenders review the condo association. I will help you present the unit at its best and gather association documents early to keep the sale on track.
How do you set the listing price?
I use recent comparable sales, what is currently for sale near you, your home's condition and the timing. I will explain the reasoning so you can decide.
What will I net after the sale?
I will give you a written estimate that includes commission, your attorney's fee, Massachusetts deed excise tax and your mortgage payoff, before you decide to list.