Selling
Sell with a developer's numbers.
Before you decide how to sell, see three numbers: what your home is worth as-is, what it could be worth after the right repairs, and what the land allows. Then choose the plan that leaves you with the most.
What you get
Your three-number report
Written, specific to your property, and yours to keep. No obligation to list.
What it's worth today
What buyers are likely to pay for the property as it stands, based on recent comparable sales and its real condition.
What it could be worth
What it could sell for after specific repairs or updates, with what each one costs, so you can decide what's worth doing.
What the land allows
What zoning and the lot may allow: an addition, an accessory apartment, a second lot or a rebuild. Sometimes the land is the most valuable part.
How it works
From first call to closing
- A short call. Your goals, timing and anything unusual about the property.
- A walk-through. I look at the house the way a builder would: structure, roof, systems, additions, drainage and the lot.
- Your written report. Comparable sales, the three numbers, and a fix-or-skip list with estimated costs.
- A plan you choose. List as-is, make selected repairs, or market the land's potential. I'll tell you which I'd pick and why.
- Listing and negotiation. Photography and marketing, an MLS listing through my brokerage, and every offer reviewed with you line by line.
Fix or skip
Not every repair pays back
As a developer I've budgeted new construction and renovations line by line. That helps you avoid spending more on a repair than it adds, and spot the inexpensive fixes that change how buyers see the house.
- Problems an inspector will flag: roof, water, electrical, septic
- Low-cost updates buyers notice: paint, lighting, landscaping
- Upgrades to skip when the buyer is likely to redo them anyway
- When the lot, not the house, drives the price
Request your three-number report
Free and written. You'll get the as-is, improved and possible numbers for your property. No obligation to list.
What happens next
- Damon replies personally
- A 15-minute call to understand the property
- A walk-through at a time that suits you
- Your written report after the walk-through
Prefer to talk? Call or text (508) 873-7230.
Questions
Should I renovate before selling?
Usually only selectively. Repairs that fix problems a buyer's inspector will find, and low-cost updates buyers notice, tend to pay back. Large remodels often don't. The improved number in your report shows the cost and likely value of each option so you can decide.
How do you price a home?
From recent comparable sales in your area, adjusted for condition, size, lot and location, plus what the land itself could support. You'll get the comparables and the reasoning in writing.
What does it cost to sell a home in Massachusetts?
The main costs are the commission you negotiate, the state deed excise of $4.56 per $1,000 of the price in most counties, your attorney, inspection and certificate fees, and any repairs or credits. See the full breakdown.
Is my commission negotiable?
Yes. Commissions are always negotiable and are set by agreement between you and the brokerage. Since August 2024, whether to offer anything to a buyer's agent is also a separate decision you make with your listing agent.
Can you help if the house needs a lot of work or has tenants?
Yes. That's where a developer's view helps most. See complicated situations.