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This website is filled with a huge array of services for Buyers and Sellers of residential property.

My goal as a Realtor is to provide the best possible service to my clients in all areas of real estate sales. I value honesty, disclosure, and attention to detail, and I have a long list of glowing testimonials from clients of all ages, in all price ranges, for all types of properties in the western suburbs of Boston.

Look over the site and let me know if you would like to take advantage of the some of the exciting services offered here. I will get back to you very soon.

HOW'S THE MARKET?

Early Summer, 2008

The times, they are a'changin'. The last will be first. And nothing lasts forever......you get the picture.

What has changed: Sellers have just regained the advantage in residential real estate in the western suburbs of Boston.

Buyers have been in control of the market since the middle of 2005. Prices have gone down, sellers have given in, and buyers have made some great purchases.

The pendulum began swinging backwards in March and April of 2008. By May 1, the tide had turned. Multiple offer situations are everywhere. I'm hearing stories of many properties with 6-8-10 offers, many above asking price. The word is going to be out to sellers: raise your price.

I have a super Tudor that I priced at $999,000 In January. It's coming on the market in a few weeks. Does the seller want 8 offers in the first few days????? NO. He wants top dollar. So I'm putting it on at $1,039,000, maybe even $1,049,000. I'll let you know how it turns out.

I think this means that the spring market, which didn't get going until late February or early March, 2008, is going to extend well into the summer and maybe the fall. There is an extreme shortage of inventory right now and everything that is good is selling right away.

Now is the time to list your house for sale, if you have been waiting.

Call me anytime at 617-962-1511 if you have questions or want some advice.

Charlie McMillan

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB)
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was formed in 2002 as a merger of Hunneman and DeWolfe, two of the biggest real estate companies in New England. Together as CBRB, we have more brokers, more experience, more resources and more successful marketing techniques than any other company in the region. Check out our new CBRB Website
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIST YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE?

Here is a short list of what you'll get if you list with me:

1. Detailed advice on preparing your home for sale.
2. A comprehensive assessment of value and complete marketing proposal.
3. Your property placed on at least 10 different websites.
4. A Coldwell Banker broker preview, broker open houses, public open houses.
5. A professionally done floor plan.
6. Handsome brochures and mailings with professional color photography.
7. Regular print ads in Boston Globe, Newton Tab, specialized publications.
8. Regular updates from me on showings, second showings.
9. Constant communication, with attorneys, mortgage brokers, inspectors, appraisers, fire marshalls, City Hall offices, and others.
10. 100% committment to getting top dollar for you.

If you decide to register on my website, and if you list your property for sale, I will rebate $500 to you the day after the closing. Talk about a win-win situation!

5  Common Mistakes Sellers Make
Making just one mistake can cost you money when you sell your home. Learn how to avoid these common mistakes and maximize return on what is probably your biggest asset. I've been listing property for many years, and my goal is put you into the mistake-free zone.

Member Benefits

Registered members will be provided with access to information on all homes in the Multiple Listing Service, according to your search criteria.

For Buyers, the convenience and time saving advantages of this website are going to put you far ahead of other buyers you are competing with.

For Sellers, the information is invaluable in understanding market conditions and assessing the value of your home.

Click on "Member Benefits" above or "Register" on the masthead to join.  

MY RESUME

I've been involved with residential real estate in Newton and surrounding towns since 1984. I am a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, I serve on the GBREB Professional Standards Committee, and I've received numerous awards for outstanding real estate sales. Prior to that I worked in education and human services.

I am active in Newton civic affairs, serving as a member of the Newton Historical Commission and in 2006-7 as Chair of the Newton Community Preservation Act committee. I am also a past co-President of the Mason-Rice School PTO and a former Commissioner in the Newton East Little League. I have been involved in local political activities since 1980.

I have lived in Newton since 1976 with my wife and three sons. I have a B.A. in History from Princeton University, and have done graduate work at Harvard and UMass.

Tips for Home Buyers
Click on this heading if you are planning to buy property. You will find lots of helpful tips and information.

When I work with buyers, I prefer to work as a BUYER'S AGENT, representing your interests in identifying property and negotiating a sale. There is no additional cost involved but the level of service you get is very different from what you will get from a Seller's "subagent." Most savvy buyers know that they need representation to make what is often the biggest purchase of their lives.

Call me or email me and we can discuss the details of BUYER AGENCY. It's very simple and straightforward.

DO YOU NEED HELP MARKETING YOUR HOME????
When I market a home, I always work as an EXCLUSIVE SELLER'S AGENT.

"Marketing a home" does not mean simply putting an ad in the Boston Globe and waiting. Much more is required, to find those few buyers who will pay top dollar, who have strong financials, and have a strong commitment to making the purchase. That's why people hire realtors. If it were simple, believe me, real estate brokers would soon go out of business.

If you are planning to sell, or would like a COMPLIMENTARY ESTIMATE OF VALUE and a MARKETING PROPOSAL for your home, please contact me by phone or email at any time.

Shopping for a Loan
Start with NEMoves Mortgage. Call our Senior Loan Officer Angela Ramker, Senior Loan Officer, at 617-504-6515 and get preapproved. She is extremely efficient at helping you decide how much of a loan you can qualify for. Angela can write you a preapproval letter, and this will put you in a much stronger position when you make that first offer. Plus, she usually has the best rates in town.

Commonwealth Communities
Information on all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, is right here, at your fingertips. Click on the heading above, and then on the name of the town. Anything you need to know about schools, taxes, services, goverance or resources is right here for members to enjoy.