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June 20, 2016
When you decide to go online and begin a home search, whether it on your mobile device, or on your iPad or tablet, or perhaps on your home computer, there are many sites that basically provide you with all the same information. If […]
June 20, 2016
Congratulations to the Cleveland Cavaliers and to their fans for a unbelievable comeback to win the NBA Championship. I wrote this story back in July of 2014. I am of the same opinion. LeBron to the Cavs is a feel good story in my […]
June 16, 2016
Making an offer on a house shouldnt be a guessing game. There are some basic steps you and your Real Estate agent can take to arrive at a price range and other terms that make sense.
June 16, 2016
On a recent scroll through my Facebook feed, I came across a disgruntled post about forced registration. They made a comment along the lines of “no thanks, nothing to see here, moving along” and it made me stop and think: Is a business really expected […]
June 15, 2016
A buyer asked me the other day, “What is a ‘seller concession’?” and as I explained this, I realized that there seems to be a lot of confusion about what a seller concession actually is. There are always questions concerning how it works, […]
June 6, 2016
While pictures online can say a thousand words about a home, seeing it in person truly speaks volumes. Visiting a property is your first opportunity to “kick the tires.”
June 3, 2016
My friend is upset because I didn't hire her as my real-estate agent. Experts caution that hiring a friend as your real estate agent could backfire
June 2, 2016
A “CMA” or a comparative market analysis is an evaluation of similar, recently sold homes, often referred to as “comps” that are near a home intended to be bought or sold. Comparative market analyses establish the current market value of the home and...
May 27, 2016
There are a lot of questions one asks when deciding on a broker: When you find an agent to take you to a home you like, you wonder if this is the agent that you want to negotiate on your behalf. Do they […]
May 25, 2016
Looking at homes online during the week is a great way to see what is available, however, the market moves so fast, that what you see available early in the week, may be off the market by the weekend, So booking your showings later in the week is...
May 17, 2016
As you may have heard on previous episodes of the podcast, Russell Realty Minute, we had talked about the two reasons why homes won’t sell. The conclusions that we came to were the possibilities of the over pricing of a property and […]
May 16, 2016
The only feedback a seller wants to hear is, “Are they going to make an offer?” and “Do you think it’s going to be close to the asking price?”
May 13, 2016
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go through it alone.
This free eGuide will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home....
May 9, 2016
There are two schools of thought here… If you are not using Facebook and Twitter to GROW your business, and you keep pushing your real estate message on the same 100 or so friends that you have, then you are most likely not getting […]
May 8, 2016
A phone is so much more than a text messaging, call receiving, voice mail checking device. Our phones are as important to us as our wallets. We turn back home if we forget it, we use it to communicate even in the presence of other […]
May 5, 2016
When we have pets, they quickly become a part of our family. But when it comes to selling your home, potential buyers may not be impressed by the presence of your four-legged family member. Whether it’s due to allergies or a simple case of […]
May 2, 2016
So many times when homes are for sale, people forget that some areas of the home need a little more attention than others. Think about it for a minute, what’s the room that gets cleaned the least in your home? Now, I’ll bet you […]
April 30, 2016
Selling your home can cause potential anxiety about your personal privacy. With your doors open to a nearly constant stream of strangers through your home, you may worry that your personal information is at risk. Protecting your personal information is a top priority. Here […]
April 27, 2016
With the launch of the the Russell Realty Group in North Reading in January, Russell Realty Group has wasted no time before jumping in and giving back to the local community by supporting and sponsoring both a North Reading Girls U8 Softball Team and a […]
April 26, 2016
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it: Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in […]
April 23, 2016
Owning investment property is a tremendous wealth building strategy. Thousands upon thousands of individuals have amassed great wealth by investing in rental properties. Unfortunately, few investment property owners learn how to leverage equity in a way that maximizes tax deductions while creating and locking […]
April 22, 2016
North Reading, MA (Apr. 22, 2016) – Russell Realty Group partners with disability and inclusion organization, Triangle, to provide career opportunities for local youth. According to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), 80% of people with disabilities that are not exposed to work by the […]
April 22, 2016
The most important three factors are: location, location and location It’s one of our biggest investments and some of us are doing it more than once during our life. Like many things in our life that have changed dramatically, so did our habitation practices. Most […]
April 20, 2016
In the constantly evolving, ever increasing realm of theories, techniques, and gadgets to assist the multitasking businessperson striving to prioritize and keep current, the most obvious tool is most often overlooked: Your e-mail inbox is the perfect to-do list. It is the one-stop-shop for […]
April 20, 2016
Just a quick thought… …it is not about the agent, it is all about you, the consumer. It is not about how long I have been in the business, or how many homes I have sold. It doesn’t even really matter what company I hold […]
April 20, 2016
The best outcome will result from close and efficient cooperation between a buyer and his agent. Following are five suggestions to facilitate the ideal outcome in the search for the perfect home. Note that all five emphasize clear thinking, concise communication, and open-minded listening. 1. […]
April 20, 2016
We then had a discussion on how to go about it and I was, frankly, a little stunned at some of their definitions of ‘prospecting.’ So, I wanted to just provide a little refresher on what prospecting is…and what it isn’t. What Prospecting Is: Calling […]
April 20, 2016
Why not to use your broker’s free email account I had a conversation with a potential recruit last week and one of his objections to moving offices, which admittedly was a better fit for him, was that all his business emails went to his broker- […]
April 20, 2016
There are thousands of agents here in Massachusetts, and it should probably go with out saying, but let’s be sure to treat each other with kindness and professionalism. Even if the negotiations are tough, or the communications efforts get bogged down, lets’ keep the focus […]
April 20, 2016
Irregular income can make planning difficult, but it is not impossible. The word “budget” can be intimidating but the concept is vital for those who work on commission. It is important to plan carefully so you are prepared in the event of an income […]