What Should I Fix Before Selling My House?
Fix the things that affect safety, water, heat, and first impressions, and leave the big cosmetic projects alone. That is the rule I give every…
Author: Chris Doherty
What Is the First Step in Selling a House?
The first step in selling a house is not cleaning, photos, or signing a listing agreement. It is knowing your real number: what your home…
Should I Sell My House Before Buying Another?
Most sellers in Greater Lowell should sell, or at least list, before they buy, because in a competitive, low inventory market an offer that depends…
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House?
Selling a house in Massachusetts takes two stretches of time added together: the days it takes to get an accepted offer, which you largely control…
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in Lowell?
Lowell has been a seller's market in most segments, meaning there are more buyers looking than homes available, and that pattern has held for several…
How Do I Get My House Ready to Sell?
Getting your house ready to sell comes down to three things: clean it thoroughly, fix what is broken, and make it easy for a buyer…
How Do I Sell My House?
To sell your house in Massachusetts, you price it from the real comparable sales, prepare it so buyers and inspectors find as little as possible…
Will Lower Interest Rates Help Me Sell My House?
Yes, lower interest rates generally help you sell your house, because every drop in rates lowers buyers' monthly payments, lets more buyers qualify, and stretches…
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down in Chelmsford?
Home prices in Chelmsford have been going up over the past several years, in line with the rest of Greater Lowell, because demand for homes…
Best Month to Sell a House in Massachusetts
The best month to sell a house in Massachusetts is usually May, with April and June close behind, because that is when the deepest pool…