What Makes Commonwealth Estates Different?

Commonwealth Estates Residential Brokerage is a Massachusetts-based corporation that specializes in working with today's luxury home sellers. With over 20 years of industry experience buying, developing, and selling luxury homes, we consider our company to be one of the most knowledgeable and experienced real estate organizations in the field today. 

Our focus is to offer a full service program exceeding that offered by the best of our competitors.  At Commonwealth Estates we know our clients will enjoy superior service and professional attention to even the smallest of details.   

As you will see in the summary below we leave no stone un-turned in the pursuit of the highest market value for your home. There isn't another real estate company, large or small, which exceeds our standards of service.

The summary below is intended to outline what you can expect with the Commonwealth Estates full service program.


· First Meeting.  Touring the house and making recommendations for getting the house ready for the market. Because of our vast remodeling and building experience we can refer top quality and reliable handymen, pest control companies, painters, haulers, etc. to make the process easier.

· Comparative Market Analysis.  We do an extensive study of recent comparable sales, as well as houses currently on the market that could be competitors. Our CMA's are not the typical computer generated type that every major real estate company puts out with the push of a button.  We actually take the CMA process to a whole new level resembling that of an actual appraisal.

· Marketing Plan.  We tailor a marketing plan to capitalize on each property's unique features. We finalize the asking price, schedule broker's tour, place For Sale sign, and produce an attractive sales flyer. We may also arrange for a photographic “virtual tour” of the interior of your home that would be viewable on the Internet.  We also leverage syndication technology to make sure that your listing information is distributed to other sites on the World Wide Web.

· Disclosures.  A large source of potential liability to a seller is in the area of disclosure. Aside from providing the most current statutory disclosure forms, we go several steps further in making sure that our sellers are protected. These steps could include supplementary disclosure forms, general and specialized professional inspections, and written narratives. Our extensive background in residential construction and renovation also helps ensure that disclosures to the buyer are as thorough as possible.

· As-is.  Most of our listings are sold “as-is.” This means that a seller's sole responsibility will be towards disclosure rather than correction.

· Multiple Listing Service.  Once listed, information about your property is immediately available to other agents over the MLS database and shortly thereafter, on the Internet.

· Internet.  All our listings are posted on the Internet and accessible from all the major search engines and via our own website: www.commonwealthestates.com.

· Broker's Tour.  A special weekday open house just for agents to preview the new properties on the market. We use this forum to gather valuable feedback about your asking price and the possible level of interest of your particular house.

· Staging.  Some homes could benefit from being “staged,” or professionally decorated, to help show the home in its best light. We work with several stagers and will bring one in for a consultation when appropriate.

· Advertising.  We will place generous size ads about your home in the Boston Sunday Globe to attract calls and attendance to your Sunday open houses. 

· Open Houses.  Usually two Sundays in a row when property is first introduced to the market and then as attendance dictates.

· Multiple Offers.  We continue to market the home until we are satisfied that we have reached all the prospective buyers.  While there is no guarantee that we will generate multiple offers on your home, we have a long track record of doing just that. Each home is different and market conditions can change quickly. But we will set the stage to create a real “buzz” about your home prior to introducing it to the market. Furthermore, in most cases we will suggest not taking offers until your home is listed and all buyers have had a chance to come forward.

· Qualifying.  Using our own analysis, as well as the services of mortgage brokers and lenders, we make sure all buyer prospects are pre-qualified and realistic.

· Negotiations.  We are expert negotiators. Many years of experience give us the edge to assure you the very best possible price and terms from the buyer. We especially suggest you contact our past clients to hear how we excel in this regard.

· Contractual Diligence.  The devil really is in the details. We keep diligent watch over contractual terms, disclosures, contingency deadlines, and overall buyer performance.

· Communications.  We work tirelessly on your behalf, and you can be assured of our availability via cellular phones, e-mail, and even home phone numbers.

· Signing of Final Papers.  We will be with you at the title company to make sure that all final documents are correct before signing.

· Helping Coordinate Your Move.  We can offer referrals for reliable moving companies, and/or day laborers to help you pack and load yourself.

· Closing.  We'll deliver the happy news (and sometimes your check) The house is SOLD! 
 

The Commonwealth Estates Full Service Pledge: the most diligent representation of the Seller's interest in obtaining the best possible price and terms for the sale of their home, matched with the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and affordability.

"You'll Be Glad to Have a Representative from
Commonwealth Estates on Your Side"