Boston Real Estate Video Blog with Chris Norcross

What's the Secret to Pricing Your Boston Home for the Best Results?

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Should you hire a real estate agent to sell your home? More and more people head to the internet to find their home value, but that's not always the wisest decision.

It's a pretty smart investment to work with an agent to find out how much your home is worth. Online home evaluations don't take into account all the improvements you've done to your house and don't accurately account for recent home sales in your area. All in all, the home value you find online is a broad estimate, whereas an agent can come closer to pinpointing the true market value of your home.

A full-time real estate agent is looking at inventory every single day and will be your best source for finding your market value. They know exactly what houses are selling for, the price per square foot, and what the improvements you've made will bring for you in the market.

Give us a call or shoot us an email if you want tips and guidance on the home sale process. We have the resources to help you sell quickly and for top dollar! We hope to hear from you soon!

How Is the Boston Market Performing?

We are in the midst of one of our hottest months of the year, so we thought it would be a great time to bring you a quick update on the market.

Over the last few months, home prices have remained relatively stable, depending on the price point you are in. Overall, we have seen an increase in home prices since the beginning of the year.

We are definitely still in a seller’s market right now. There are plenty of buyers still out there looking for properties, and a lack of inventory for them to choose from.

Typically, the fall market is a buyer’s market because there are fewer motivated buyers and more motivated sellers. It will be interesting to see what happens this fall, as we are still not sure how long the market is going to continue to be hot.

Inventory is down to 92 active listings right now, but we should see that picking up again come Labor Day.

In the next few months, home prices should go up, especially given what’s going on in China. We also think interest rates will stay down and the Fed won’t be raising them so our prices will remain stable.

If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

The Top 10 Renovations that Are Sure to Save You Money

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Today I'd like to share an interesting video I found on HGTV. It documents the ten best renovations that you can make on your home that won't cause you to go broke! Renovations can get expensive, but here are some ideas to help you get more bang for your buck.

10. Using subway tiles is an inexpensive way to redo your kitchen and add a retro feel to it.

9. Speaking of a retro feel, using vintage furniture and fixtures can look and feel great on your wallet.

8. You can create an 'art wall' by collecting used wood. This hand-crafted, old-school look is sure to impress your guests.

7. Instead of ripping out your hardwood floors entirely, just replace the ones that cannot be used anymore. Lacing new boards in with old ones has an eye-catching look.

6. Changing the knobs on your cabinets and doors can create a whole different feel in a kitchen.

5. Instead of updating your entire bathroom, just refinish your tub. It makes everything else look new again.

4. Painting your home by yourself can be a huge money-saver.

3. Hiring a good Realtor can save you money as well. They know how to negotiate deals and get you the best price on a home that you're buying or selling. Talk to me about this!

2. Waterproofing your roof can save you tons and tons of money down the road. Being proactive about major structural issues in your home is always a good idea.

1. The last couple saved nearly $20,000 renovating their home because they knew a good mill-worker. While I can't promise that you'll save that much, I do know good contractors that can offer you discounts on their services!

So, there you have it. Ten easy ways to save money while renovating your home. While these are all great ideas, I'd prefer if you spoke with me before you went about ripping up your house.

Not all renovations are necessary if you're trying to get top dollar before a sale. Often times the most expensive renovations will not make you the most money back - if you get any money back at all.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about this video, or if you have any Wellesley real estate needs!

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What's the Secret to Pricing Your Boston Home for the Best Results?

How Is the Boston Market Performing?

The Top 10 Renovations that Are Sure to Save You Money