Working with a Franklin, Massachusetts buyer agent to find a home can be 
extremely gratifying and beneficial in so many ways. It can also be very frustrating to many buyers who may not be familiar with the process of buying a home.
A buyer agent provides guidance, expertise, education as well as negotiating help to assist a buyer in locating the best home for the money as well as the most suitable location based on the buyer’s search criteria and lifestyle. A single man who enjoys fishing and boating may be looking for a home near a pond or lake whereas a young couple starting a family may be seeking a family-type neighborhood near to schools and parks.
I always remind my buyer clients that they have hired me to help them find a home and have given me their wish list that I will be using as a guide as I search for homes. If they tell me no to train tracks, and no to main roads then see a perfect home near the train, that is fine and I let them know that in the end it is their money and their choice. I will also let them know that the home will always be less valuable than a home further from the train tracks.
Many times buyers can feel that their buyer agent is limiting their search too much when actually the agent has thorough knowledge of the area and realizes a certain neighborhood will not fit their profile. It is common to feel annoyed with your buyer agent at times but know that they are only trying to protect your interests.
The buyer agent is always thinking about resale potential in any home you may choose. If the area does not have good potential, the agent will likely be upfront about this. One should never feel that their buyer agent was just trying for a quick sale rather than thinking about what is really best for their buyers.
Real estate is very much a people and referral business and most of my business comes from past clients. I want my clients to be happy and I will hope to work with their family or friends in the future.
Give me a call at 508-369-5131 or email franklinmahomes@comcast.net to get your home search started…
We found your friendly dog lying around the neighbor’s yard on Sunday, Mother’s Day. He wore a collar but no tags. We know you are out there missing your dog so please call the pound as soon as possible. He is a reddish yellow lab with a hardened spot behind his left front leg. Seems to be in good health overall.
Call Kathy or Mark at 508-528-8806 w/questions.
Franklin, Massachusetts home prices have dropped a bit over the past few years as have most Boston area suburbs. Mortgage rates remain historically low and home prices are still very affordable for most working families who have some deposit money saved. Here is a look at three homes under $350,000 in Franklin, MA:
- 5 Bedroom Colonial with 2184 living area in a great neighborhood location. Updated kitchen
w/silestone counters &stainless appliances. Large family room w/fireplace. Hardwood & tile throughout. Large master with updated bath. Dining area opens to your 3 season room. Enjoy your large fenced in backyard. Asking $349,900
- Private setting for this lovely 3 bedroom Dutch gambrel on almost an acre w/small pond.
2266 Living area, Front to back living room/family room w/fireplace and sliders to deck. Front to back master w/triple sized closet and 2 other bedrooms up. Finished basement w/full door gable walk out basement, a 10×12 screened porch, shed and perennial gardens. Asking $342,500
Mint condition Gambrel with 1498 living area. Great family neighborhood circle, new granite 
kitchen & custom cabinets. Front to back living room, large back yard & deck Asking $314,900
Give me a call at 508-369-5131 or email franklinmahomes@comcast.net if you want to get your home search started… I’ll make the process easy and stress-free as my testimonials prove!
I have to admit that April 2012 in the Franklin, Massachusetts Real Estate market was a bit odd! 
Not odd in and of itself but in relation to the very busy January and February months, April sales activity had petered out to a certain extent.
Don’t get me wrong… There are still plenty of buyers and sellers but 2012 started off with a flurry that is usually only seen in March or April.
Here is the Franklin, MA April sales data from the Multiple Listing Service (Pinergy):
- 112 ACT or active listings averaging a list price of $459,201
- 31 listings had price changes which totalled a 4.47% average price decrease
- 17 homes went under contract
- 15 homes SOLD
- SOLD homes averaged 131 days on the market
- April average list price was $350,160
- April average sales price was $330,487
- 6% was the list to sales ratio for the month
If you need help buying or selling in the Franklin, MA or greater Boston area, give me a call at 508-369-5131 and I can get you started with a plan of action. My testimonials show I help you create a stress-free, convenient real estate experience!
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