Comments for Mass Real Estate Blog http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com The latest Real Estate news and opinions in Massachusetts. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Census Data by Olgunka-ea http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/02/02/census-data/#comment-695 Olgunka-ea Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:24:15 +0000 http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/02/02/census-data/#comment-695 самая новая версия icq скачать аську через конструктор скачать qip 8040 прошла добавить запись icq е200 самсунг аська

]]> Comment on Full Time vs Part Time Agents by Toni http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/full-time-vs-part-time-agents/#comment-694 Toni Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:52:28 +0000 http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/full-time-vs-part-time-agents/#comment-694 Well, by association, I assume you mean the "REALTOR" association? Or, did you mean the Mass. Licensing Board? The REALTOR group is a private organization which cannot tell you how, when, where, or how often to work as an independent agent or broker. The Massachusetts licensing board also cannot tell you these things. In fact, as a Licensed Sales Agent, you are basically an independent contractor, but must be affiliated with a Broker. As a Licensed Broker, you can either be an independent, or you can create your own business identity such as a corporation (Corp.) or a partnership (LLP). But, the short answer is no, none of the licensing boards or professional associations one can join limit the number of agents practicing. ...The more, the merrier anyway - since it's our dues that drive both organizations. All we can continue to do is educate the public... Well, by association, I assume you mean the “REALTOR” association? Or, did you mean the Mass. Licensing Board? The REALTOR group is a private organization which cannot tell you how, when, where, or how often to work as an independent agent or broker. The Massachusetts licensing board also cannot tell you these things. In fact, as a Licensed Sales Agent, you are basically an independent contractor, but must be affiliated with a Broker. As a Licensed Broker, you can either be an independent, or you can create your own business identity such as a corporation (Corp.) or a partnership (LLP). But, the short answer is no, none of the licensing boards or professional associations one can join limit the number of agents practicing. …The more, the merrier anyway – since it’s our dues that drive both organizations. All we can continue to do is educate the public…

]]> Comment on Trend Data by The Role of a Realtor http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/trend-data/#comment-267 The Role of a Realtor Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:32:31 +0000 http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/trend-data/#comment-267 When going to buy or sell a home, your first step should be finding a honest and hard-working realtor. When going to buy or sell a home, your first step should be finding an honest and hard-working realtor. You can find a real estate agent by keeping an eye out for advertisements, calling your local real estate broker, or through the internet. The role of a real estate agent is to represent your best interests in a real estate transaction. They work off of a commission, normally 6% of the sales price of the home. In most cases, that commission is split equally between the realtor representing the buyer and the realtor representing the seller. For a person buying a home, the service of the real estate agent is free, because commission is paid by the seller. The buyer, however, is responsible for most of the closing costs. The closing costs will be explained to you by your realtor and will be on the documents you sign when you go to the title company. Closing costs can also be negotiated on during the contract process. The real estate agent, through their broker, has access to all of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listed homes in your area of interest. If you are a home buyer, the realtor can provide you with information about homes for sale that meet your criteria. They will then bring you to these homes and let you inside to see them. If you are selling a home, the realtor will list your home in the MLS, post a "For Sale" sign in your yard, and hold open houses to attract buyers. Be wary of discount realtors that offer to list your home for a lower commission. Studies show that, in most cases, your home will stay on the market longer and you end up selling it for a lower price than what you intended. A real estate transaction is a complicated process that involves many steps and is best done with the help of a trained, licensed professional. A realtor can save you the headache of dealing with the other party in the sale, getting together the contract, and submitting all the documents to the title company. So when you are ready to buy or sell a house, contact the local real estate agent. I had come to know these kind of information through the realtor site which I have recently visited www.realestateinwoodstock.com This site shows much useful information about the real estate business When going to buy or sell a home, your first step should be finding a honest and hard-working realtor.

When going to buy or sell a home, your first step should be finding an honest and hard-working realtor. You can find a real estate agent by keeping an eye out for advertisements, calling your local real estate broker, or through the internet.

The role of a real estate agent is to represent your best interests in a real estate transaction. They work off of a commission, normally 6% of the sales price of the home. In most cases, that commission is split equally between the realtor representing the buyer and the realtor representing the seller. For a person buying a home, the service of the real estate agent is free, because commission is paid by the seller. The buyer, however, is responsible for most of the closing costs. The closing costs will be explained to you by your realtor and will be on the documents you sign when you go to the title company. Closing costs can also be negotiated on during the contract process.

The real estate agent, through their broker, has access to all of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listed homes in your area of interest. If you are a home buyer, the realtor can provide you with information about homes for sale that meet your criteria. They will then bring you to these homes and let you inside to see them. If you are selling a home, the realtor will list your home in the MLS, post a “For Sale” sign in your yard, and hold open houses to attract buyers. Be wary of discount realtors that offer to list your home for a lower commission. Studies show that, in most cases, your home will stay on the market longer and you end up selling it for a lower price than what you intended.

A real estate transaction is a complicated process that involves many steps and is best done with the help of a trained, licensed professional. A realtor can save you the headache of dealing with the other party in the sale, getting together the contract, and submitting all the documents to the title company. So when you are ready to buy or sell a house, contact the local real estate agent.
I had come to know these kind of information through the realtor site which I have recently visited http://www.realestateinwoodstock.com

This site shows much useful information about the real estate business

]]> Comment on Full Time vs Part Time Agents by kermit johnson http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/full-time-vs-part-time-agents/#comment-250 kermit johnson Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:32:24 +0000 http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/full-time-vs-part-time-agents/#comment-250 Our market in Minneapolis is flooded with too many agents, including part-timers. In fact, there are more buyers than there are agents. Does your associaton do anything to limit the number of agents practicing real estate? Ours does nothing. They just want the dues. Our market in Minneapolis is flooded with too many agents, including part-timers. In fact, there are more buyers than there are agents.

Does your associaton do anything to limit the number of agents practicing real estate?
Ours does nothing. They just want the dues.

]]> Comment on Trend Data by Denis http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/trend-data/#comment-62 Denis Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:55:03 +0000 http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/trend-data/#comment-62 This being a real estate blog, I think you or your readers might find www.housemath.us interesting. The site allows a potential home buyer to do sophisticated financial analysis of the monetary consequences when buying a home. Or in plain words - how much exactly and for how long do I have to pay for that house. This being a real estate blog, I think you or your readers might find http://www.housemath.us interesting.

The site allows a potential home buyer to do sophisticated financial analysis of the monetary consequences when buying a home.

Or in plain words – how much exactly and for how long do I have to pay for that house.

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Rich http://massrealestateblog.wordpress.com/2006/02/02/hello-world/#comment-1 Rich Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:36:55 +0000 #comment-1 A three decker for sale at 240 Park Street in Dorchester, MA 02124 had a fire on the 3rd floor in August of 2005. This can be verified as a report is on file at the Boston Fire Department. Third and second floor had a fair amount of water damage and warping of woodwork and doorframes. The current owner who knows of this damage is selling the house on his own. Just want anyone interested to be aware of this fact. A three decker for sale at 240 Park Street in Dorchester, MA 02124 had a fire on the 3rd floor in August of 2005. This can be verified as a report is on file at the Boston Fire Department. Third and second floor had a fair amount of water damage and warping of woodwork and doorframes. The current owner who knows of this damage is selling the house on his own. Just want anyone interested to be aware of this fact.

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