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    Preparing to Sell: Get Your Association in Shape!
    Lara
    • Sep 24, 2014

    Preparing to Sell: Get Your Association in Shape!

    In Cambridge and Somerville, the vast majority of our homes are condos, and so it follows that the vast majority of my real estate deals are also condos. And the thing about condos is that they are a lot more complicated to buy and sell than single family homes — and I mean more complicated for the buyer, the seller, the agents and attorneys involved on both sides and certainly the lender. There are a lot more factors involved in the sale/purchase of a condo, and a lot more p
    Why I Don't Use Lockboxes
    Lara
    • Mar 18, 2014

    Why I Don't Use Lockboxes

    While many agents swear by the convenience of having a lockbox on their listings, I personally don’t use them, and this is why: Reason #1 – First impressions count! I want my listings to make the best possible impression when buyers walk through the door. That means getting there early to open curtains/shades, turn on lights, put down toilet seats, make sure there are no dishes in the sink, etc. Lockboxes don’t yet have the technology to do these things for me. Reason #2 – I

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