One of the questions I hear most often from homeowners is: “What’s the best way to sell my home?” After helping homeowners throughout Westfield, Southwick, Agawam, Granville, and the surrounding Western Massachusetts communities—as well as nearby towns like Granby, Suffield, and Simsbury in northwestern Connecticut—my answer is usually the same: It depends. The best strategy […]
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Gen X: Why Are We Still Moving These?
This week, I found myself wandering into the basement looking for something very specific. Not a holiday decoration. Not a tool. Not one of the dozens of boxes labeled “Miscellaneous” that seem to multiply every time I move. I was looking for a VHS tape. The funny part is that I don’t own a VHS […]
A Very Specific Gen X Test
I recently posted a short video with a simple challenge. I sang one line from a song: “Shooting at the walls of heartache…” Then I paused. If you immediately followed it with “bang bang” and involuntary finger guns, congratulations. You’re officially Gen X. Not that you needed my certification. You probably already knew. After all, […]
What Happens After Closing Day? A Western Massachusetts Realtor Explains
Most people think closing day is the finish line. The papers are signed. The funds are transferred. The keys change hands. Buyers are excited, sellers are relieved, and everyone heads off to begin the next chapter. That’s certainly the most visible part of the process. Recently, I made a short video set to the Benny […]
Why Your House Isn’t Getting Showings | Western Massachusetts Home Selling Tips
Why Your House Isn’t Getting Showings (And What To Do About It) If your house isn’t getting showings, the market may be trying to tell you something. That doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong with your home. It doesn’t mean buyers dislike the neighborhood, and it certainly doesn’t mean your house can’t sell. More often […]
