There is a point every August when summer in Western Massachusetts starts to feel just a little bit different. The days are still hot, nobody is ready to talk about putting away the patio furniture, and technically fall is still more than a month away. But the fairs start popping up. There are tractor pulls […]
What Your Realtor Should Be Willing to Tell You Before You Sell Your House
There are things homeowners want to hear when they’re getting ready to sell. Your house looks great. You don’t need to do a thing. Of course it’s worth what you’re hoping it’s worth. And yes, that improvement you spent $30,000 on absolutely added $30,000 to the value. Sometimes those things are even true. Sometimes they’re […]
The Three Questions Everyone Asks Before Downsizing Their Home
If you’re thinking about downsizing in Western Massachusetts or Northwestern Connecticut, you’re probably asking these same questions. When people first reach out to me about downsizing, they’re often surprised by the first conversation we have. We don’t spend an hour talking about what their house is worth. We don’t start by looking at listings. We […]
I Started Selling Real Estate Before the Internet
If you watched my latest video and immediately recognized the sound of a dial-up modem, congratulations. You’re probably Gen X. If you didn’t… well, let’s just say there was a time when getting online wasn’t as simple as pulling your phone out of your pocket. It was an event. You clicked the mouse, waited while […]
Why You Should Never Rely on a Zillow Estimate Before Selling Your Home
Online estimates might satisfy your curiosity, but they shouldn’t guide one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? This article is based on a segment from my Right-Sizing Your Life webinar. ▶ Watch the full 25-minute webinar here: One of the very first things almost every homeowner does when […]
