Home to Red Sox baseball, Boston's cobblestone streets are in the midst of a real estate boom. Over 5,512 real estate agents work in Boston but only the top 3% of Boston real estate agents sell homes in an average of 53 days (nearly half the average) and for 104.6% of the list.
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Innovation in bio-tech, a general millennial trend towards urban living, and the allure of some of the biggest sports teams in the United States has made Boston one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. There are currently over 1,102 homes for sale in the Boston metro area and the average home sells for 102.9% of the initial list price.
Buy one of the old brick homes in Back Bay and you’re a hop, skip, and a jump from Harvard Yard in Cambridge or the TD Garden in the North End. If you don’t mind the ups-and-downs of Boston’s infamous weather, now is a perfect time to settle into a New England home. Unfortunately, it’s also a seller’s market. Low inventory and high demand has homes selling for at least 102.9% of the list price and even the average real estate agent in Boston tends to sell homes for 99.2% of the list.
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Use a top agent to stay competitive in this hot Boston market. Average Boston real estate agents work about 80 properties in their career, sell homes in roughly 86 days, and get 99.2% of the initial list price. On the other hand, the top 3% of Boston real estate agents work on more than 282 properties over their career, sell homes 1.4x faster, and get (on average) 104.6% of the asking price.
Boutique eateries close to Downtown and Victorian styles characterize South End. Populated with parks, South End sits in the Southern end of Boston and borders Northwestern University. Fill up on parkside walks, good food, and grand New England style buildings that are seeped in history.
Looking for a rowdy time? Fenway is filled to the brim with college students who love to watch sports and party while they’re at it. Catch a game at Fenway park or grab a hot dog and yell at the tv screen from a bar just outside. You’ll find millennials who love the thrill of the game in this ruckus Boston spot.
Classic brick flats with matching shutters and flower boxes line uneven brick sidewalks. Massachusetts State House lends history to this upscale Boston neighborhood. Walk along the Charles River Esplanade for trees swathed in Fall. This area is pricey but its walkability and gorgeous homes are worth it.
Life on the water never looked better. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Boston, North End is rich in history and Italian culture. Swing down walkways with water views, spin homestyle Italian cuisine onto your fork, sink your teeth into buttery baked goods. North End caters to the foodie in you and has gorgeous views with proximity to Downtown.
Don’t overload yourself with piles of ribbon-wrapped boxes and bags from your shopping exploits on Newbury Street. Grab a drink at a bar or restaurant as you walk home, because Back Bay is extremely walkable. Buy a home here and you’ll set yourself up on the Charles River near the Boston Public Garden, MIT, and Northeastern University.
Stroll along HarborWalk, a pathway along the water lined in trees on one side and sand on the other. An affordable area full of cozy local eats, Telegraph Hill is a great spot for young professionals new to Boston. Grab a drink at a pub or climb to the top of Dorchester Heights, a historic monument that’s a great place to watch fireworks.
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It's going to depend on the temperature of the Boston housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Boston work for 6% of the home price.
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We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Boston real estate agent during interviews.
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We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
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