You don’t have to be ready to list your house before you call a REALTOR®. In fact, for a major move, starting the conversation early can make everything that follows much easier. One of the things I hear surprisingly often from homeowners is some version of, “I didn’t want to call you yet because I’m […]
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Why Is Selling Your Home So Emotional — Even When You’re Ready to Move?
You can be completely ready for your next chapter and still have a hard time leaving the home where this one happened. One of the things that surprises homeowners most about selling their house is how emotional it can become. And I’m not just talking about people who aren’t sure they want to move. I’ve […]
The Emotional Side of Selling Your Home Nobody Really Prepares You For
You can be completely ready to sell your home and excited about what comes next—and still have a hard time leaving. After 38 years of helping homeowners in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut move, I’ve learned that the emotional side of selling often catches people completely by surprise. There is an emotional part of selling […]
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 […]
When Did Every Backyard Become a Homestead?
I’ve been selling real estate long enough to watch the language of marketing evolve. Every few years, a new word catches on, and before long, it seems to appear in every other listing. Kitchens become “chef’s kitchens.” Every floor plan is suddenly “open concept.” White cabinets and black hardware transform an ordinary colonial into a […]
