Sell your home in Massachusetts
Make your homefeel exceptional.
Thoughtful presentation. Clear pricing. A plan that fits your life.
Three decisionsthat shape a sale.
Start with the right comparisons.
Review recent closed sales with similar location, style, condition, and living area. Agree on a pricing strategy before choosing a launch date.
Create a strong first impression.
Clear the entry, simplify the rooms, and show the home in good light. Let professional photography and a thoughtful property story lead the presentation.
Build a plan around your life.
Discuss your timing, showing preferences, and next move. A clear preparation calendar makes the many decisions easier to manage.
Preparation
The 30-minutefall edit.
Small, seasonal changes before photography and showings.
The welcome
Sweep the entry and style one simple seasonal planter.
The light
Open the shades and give the windows a quick clean.
The calm
Clear one surface and add a warm, soft layer.
Every home,presented like a feature.
The same editorial care that goes into our At Home publications goes into every listing.
Pricing strategy
Comparable closed sales, not headlines, with the reasoning shared in writing.
Photography
Professional photography in natural light, with straight lines and lights on.
Property story
A concrete, written story of how the home lives, with no generic superlatives.
Launch
A launch date chosen around your calendar, with showing preferences agreed up front.
Selling in Massachusetts
What sellers hereneed before closing.
Massachusetts sellers usually need a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the local fire department, a Title 5 report if the home has a septic system, and the state lead paint notification if the home was built before 1978. The deed excise is paid at closing.
| Smoke and CO certificate | The local fire department inspects the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and issues a Certificate of Compliance before the sale (M.G.L. c. 148, §§ 26F and 26F½). Book it early; buyers and lenders expect it at closing. |
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| Title 5 septic inspection | For homes on a septic system, an inspection within two years before the sale. If weather prevents it, it can take place up to six months after. |
| Lead paint notification | For homes built before 1978, give buyers the Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification and any lead reports before the purchase and sale agreement is signed. |
| Deed excise | Under M.G.L. c. 64D, $2 for each $500 of the price; Barnstable County has its own rate. Your closing attorney confirms the exact amount. |
Sources: Mass.gov, Consumer guide to smoke detectors when selling a home; Mass.gov, septic systems; Mass.gov, lead paint notification; M.G.L. c. 64D, § 1. General information, not legal advice.
Seller consultation
Ask for aproperty-specific review.
The townwide median is a starting point. Your best comparisons are recent closed sales that resemble your home. We prepare them before we meet.
When should I list?
Agree on a pricing strategy before choosing a launch date. Your timing, showing preferences and next move shape the calendar, and a clear preparation plan makes the many decisions easier to manage.
How do you price a home?
With recent closed sales that resemble your property in location, size, condition and style. Lot size, renovation quality, layout, parking and condominium fees all belong in the comparison. A listing price is a starting point; a closed sale shows what a buyer actually paid.
Do I need to stage?
Usually a few small changes matter most: clear the entry, simplify the rooms, and show the home in good light. We help you decide what is worth doing and what is not.
What does the marketing include?
Professional photography, a written property story and editorial presentation across the website, print and social channels. The specific package is confirmed in your consultation.
A personal standard of service
For the home you have. For the life you are building.
Buying, selling, or simply curious about your next move? We would love to be a resource.
Brandon & Kaitlyn Oberdorfer · Husband-and-wife team · Top Producer