Category Archives: Wellesley Home Sellers

Should You Take Your Home Off the Market During The Holiday Season?

”Nobody buys houses this time of year.” “We’re too busy for showings.” “Will buyers see how long it’s on the market and make lowball offers?” “What if we get an offer and have to move right away?” The holiday season … Continue reading

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“Think Different”

I hesitated before writing this post because I don’t want to seem like I’m using Steve Jobs untimely passing as a cheap opportunity to make a point about marketing Wellesley real estate. But I do admire him and consider this … Continue reading

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To FSBO Your Wellesley Home or Not….. Part One

Question: I’m considering selling my Wellesley home on my own. What are some of the pitfalls in doing this? Answer: At first blush putting your home on the market as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) can seem quite enticing. … Continue reading

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Before You Become a Seller, Be a Buyer

One of the first bits of advice we give to a new client is this: Remember that before you became the seller of your Wellesley home, you were the buyer of your Wellesley home. In other words, consider what was … Continue reading

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Why can’t I sell my Wellesley home myself?

Question: Why can’t I sell my Wellesley home myself and save the five percent commission? Bill’s Answer: You know what they say about the defendant who choose to be his own lawyer.  You can ditto that for real estate. Be … Continue reading

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How can I sell my Wellesley home fast?

Question: My business requires that I relocate to another part of the country.  I want to minimize trauma for my family.  I want to move and get them re-settled.  In other words, I know that even in Wellesley, real estate … Continue reading

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Con men in Wellesley Real Estate?

Question: This didn’t happen in Wellesley but I heard a story about a widow who lost her home and a sizable amount of cash to a real estate con man.  Have you heard of anything like this? Bill’s Answer: The … Continue reading

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Wellesley Real Estate home re-investors

Question: I understand there are some people in Wellesley who make a lot of money just buying and selling their own homes.  This ideas appeals to me since I don’t feel that I have the time or expertise to get … Continue reading

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Should we buy a Wellesley condo?

Question: My husband and I are thinking about selling our five bedroom home and buying a condominium in Wellesley and another in Florida.  Being a basically specious person, I wonder if there are any  federal protections for buyers? Condominiums are … Continue reading

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Wellesley Real Estate and Determination

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, President of Wellesley Real Estate. I wish I could. I wish I could. Sorry, but in the real world, I wish I could, just doesn’t cut it. Wishful thinking is nothing.  You need DETERMINATION. To be among … Continue reading

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