What's Your Home Worth Today?

The most accurate way is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) — a detailed review of recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood, adjusted for condition, size, updates, and location. Our instant estimate tool above gives you a market-based range, but Sarina personally prepares CMAs for every seller consultation. Algorithms can't account for the fact that your kitchen was renovated last year or that your lot backs up to conservation land.

In the current market, well-priced, well-presented homes in Newton, Brookline, and Needham often receive offers within the first weekend. The full process — from listing to closing — typically takes 45–60 days once under contract. Overpriced homes sit longer and often sell for less than they would have if priced correctly from day one. Pricing strategy is everything.

It depends — and the answer is rarely 'gut the kitchen.' High-ROI updates like fresh paint, professional staging, landscaping, and minor kitchen and bath refreshes can meaningfully increase your sale price. Major renovations rarely recoup their full cost. Before spending a dollar, talk to us. We'll tell you exactly what's worth doing, what buyers in your price range actually care about, and what to skip.

Sellers in Massachusetts typically pay: listing agent commission (negotiable, typically 2.5–3% of sale price), buyer agent compensation (if offered, typically 2–2.5%), MA deed excise tax ($4.56 per $1,000 of sale price), attorney fees ($800–$1,500), and any agreed-upon repairs or credits from inspection. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, commission structures are more transparent and negotiable. We give every seller a detailed net proceeds estimate before you list — no surprises.

Spring (March–May) is traditionally the strongest season — buyers are most active and competition for homes is highest. That said, well-priced homes sell year-round in Greater Boston. Fall is often underrated. Winter listings face less competition from other sellers. The best time to list is when your home is ready and you're ready — and when your agent has the strategy to make it work regardless of the season.