Blog: Selling

Detached single-family houses with front porches on a tree-lined Jamaica Plain street

November 11, 2026

Jamaica Plain Single-Family Homes: Summer 2026 Sales and Listings

Jamaica Plain single-family homes that closed July through September 2026 sold at a median of $1,495,000, or 103.2% of final list price. Here is what the sales…
Aerial view at sunset over a neighborhood of multi-family houses and trees, with a river and a city skyline in the distance

November 10, 2026

Boston Seller’s Decision Guide to Lowering Your Price

Learn how to determine if your asking price is the reason your home isn't selling. This guide helps Boston sellers analyze market signals before deciding.
House keys passed across loan documents on a kitchen counter

October 23, 2026

Does Your Boston Home Have an Assumable Mortgage? What Sellers Need to Know

An FHA, VA, or USDA loan from the 2020 to 2022 low-rate era could be one of your strongest selling points with rates above 7 percent. Here's how assumable…
A set of house keys being handed from one person to another

October 22, 2026

First-Time Sellers in Dorchester, Step by Step

A step-by-step guide for first-time sellers in Dorchester, from paperwork and pricing to offers and closing, with 12 months of local MLS sales data.
A quiet brick Boston townhouse with closed curtains

October 22, 2026

Private Listing vs MLS in Boston: What Sellers Risk

Zillow data shows Greater Boston off-market sales closing about 3.8 percent lower, while Compass disputes it. Here is how to weigh a private listing.
A contractor's invoice on a sawhorse in a room under renovation

October 14, 2026

Unpaid Contractor Lien When Selling Your Boston Home

A contractor's lien clouds your title and can stall a Boston closing. Learn the Massachusetts deadlines, your options, and how to clear it before closing.
A dark-painted storefront office with frosted windows on a brick sidewalk lined with brick row houses in Greater Boston

October 14, 2026

Boston Home With Foundation Issues? What to Do First

Learn the steps to take when selling a Boston home with foundation issues, including documentation, diagnosis, and deciding between a repair, a credit, or an…
Moving boxes in a sunny, mostly empty Boston living room

October 12, 2026

Seller Rent-Back After Closing in Boston: Terms and Risks

A seller rent-back lets you stay in the home for a short, agreed period after closing. See an example of the cost, lender occupancy rules, and the risks.
A Boston residential street with puddles after a rainstorm

October 9, 2026

Flood Disclosure Bill: What Boston Home Sellers Should Know

Massachusetts has no seller flood disclosure rule yet, but both versions of the pending environmental bond bill would add one. Here's how Boston sellers can…
A public park in Greater Boston

October 5, 2026

Selling Your Boston Home Smoothly During Relocation

Navigate the complexities of selling your Boston home during relocation with this step-by-step guide.
A Boston three-decker with stacked front porches

October 5, 2026

Condo Conversion Rules for Boston Triple-Decker Sellers

Boston may extend its condo conversion tenant rules to 2- and 3-family homes. Here's what Docket 1711 would change and what triple-decker sellers should do now.
A property tax bill, closing statement and house keys on a table

October 2, 2026

Property Taxes at Closing When You Sell a Boston Home

You owe Boston property tax through closing, and buyers credit prepaid quarters. Here's how the split, the January true-up, and the abatement deadline work.