First Time Buyers
- Unlike rent, a fixed mortgage can’t go up (even if inflation does)
- You can customize your space
- You can have a pet (in most cases)
- Property increases in value over time, so you’re building equity incrementally
- Ownership may allow for a second income stream, a roommate to help make it more affordable
- Mom wants you out of the basement
- Home costs go up, this could be the least expensive time to buy
- Impresses dates
Upgraders/Downsizers
- Your commute deprives you of family or fun time
- Your current home no longer fits your lifestyle
- Get the amenities you always wanted
- Expand or create an investment portfolio
- Have the home your kids’ friends want to hang out at
- Live your dream
- Smaller home means kids can’t move back
Second Home/Investment
- Turn any day into a vacation without reservations
- Entice your kids and grandkids to come visit
- Expand or create an investment portfolio
- Create a new set of friends and experiences
- Develop a second stream of income
- Vacation without concern about cleanliness standards
- Vacation when you have time not when a hotel has vacancies
- Live the dream
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Professional
- Look for a full-time REALTOR® because we are committed to the industry, take courses regularly to increase their knowledge, and have a network of other professionals to work alongside
- Choose someone you trust, or someone who is highly recommended by former customers. Click here
- Friends may be very astute brokers or they may be dabblers who may not have the connections or wherewithal to help you if things get messy. Make sure you know which (see points 1 and 2).
- Choose Colby Properties
We’ve Got Connections
Colby Properties can provide you with options from our vast experience. We’re able to recommend:
- Mortgage brokers who know how to keep finances in order
- Home inspectors with a history of finding even the smallest reason for concern
- Real estate lawyers experienced in making sure everything is legal
- Movers experienced handling treasured items
Time to Go Shopping
Based on your lender’s pre-approval and your Realtor’s input establish:
- A purchase price range
- Property criteria
- Target locations
Colby Properties will;
- Email you listings as soon as they are listed
- Make recommendations, schedule and accompany showings
- Perform market research and competitive market analysis on subject properties
- Help you craft and present your offer
The Accepted Offer
Colby Properties keeps track of your transaction by monitoring, scheduling and coordinating with Seller’s agent, home inspectors, your attorney, conveyancing attorney, appraisals, insurance agents, and utility companies.
Closing Day
Colby Properties schedules and attends the final walk-through of the property as well as the closing to ensure everything is in order when you are handed the keys to your new home.
TRANSITIONAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
Colby Properties specializes in transitional real estate transactions in the Greater Boston and North Shore areas of Massachusetts. Transitional real estate focuses on those emotion-wrought home sales that may require more time, attention, and guidance; ie. first time home buyers, estate sales, empty nesters, divorces, and single buyers. We aren’t just looking for a quick sale, we are looking for the right sale and taking the right amount of time to keep our customers on track, comfortable, and fully understanding the process.
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