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Buyers Guide

​​Who You Work With Matters

Buying a home in today’s market can be challenging and we understand that hundreds of homes are sold each week in Greater Boston.
What is the difference between buying your dream home and failing to do so? Preparation.

We have learned that it is never too early to stay in touch. One of the most consistent messages we receive from clients is how helpful it was to be adequately prepared before buying a home. While it might not be time to write an offer, there is always time to talk about what is happening in the market and strategize about your move. Countless clients have taken advantage of this opportunity by getting in touch with us, often months before, and said it was integral to their understanding and level of confidence as well as giving them the tools to get an accepted offer. We will put you ahead of the competition. With our proven track record, the right skill set and years of experience and dedication given to each and every client, you can trust us to get the home you’ve always wanted.
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What's our strategy to getting you the perfect home? 
​Buying real estate is a very exciting time in your life. It can be full of emotion as well as many things to consider as you navigate through the process. As a true professional in the industry, allow us to assist you to the best of our ability.
​To get started, here are some basic steps to the process for you to get familiar with.

Prepare to purchase

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BUYER​
  • Meet with agent to discuss goals and craft a wish list
  • Start pre-approval process to determine budget and timeline
MAX DUBLIN TEAM​
  • Understand buyers goals, budget and timeline
  • Review buying process
  • Provide recommendations for mortgage broker, attorney, inspectors, etc.
  • Set up specified search

Viewing properties

BUYER
  • Visit properties (edit goals and wish list accordingly)
  • Submit offer
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Visit properties
  • Provide advice and strategies
  • Craft offer
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Accept offer to P&S (7-10 days)

BUYER
  • Provide offer deposit 
  • Schedule/attend inspection
  • Contact attorney to discuss P&S
  • Finalize lender
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Coordinate deposit 
  • Notify all parties and provide contact information (agents, attorneys, mortgage brokers, etc)
  • Coordinate and attend inspection
  • Collect requested property information
  • Coordinate signatures for P&S
SELLER
  • Allow scheduled inspection
  • Contact their attorney

Purchase and Sale to commitment (3-4 weeks)

BUYER
  • Provide 2nd deposit 
  • Submit P&S to lender
  • Provide lender with all requested information
  • Research Insurance
  • Provide mortgage commitment by deadline
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Distribute P&S
  • Keep track of of the financing process
  • Coordinate additional property visits
SELLER
  • Allows access to property for appraiser and other appointments
  • Obtain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inspection
  • Provide requested information (mortgage questionnaires, 6(d), etc.)

Commitment to close (1+ week)

BUYER
  • Coordinate movers
  • Contact utility companies to set up
  • Update mailing address
  • Attend walk-through
  • Gather final paperwork and required funds
  • Coordinate closing with attorney
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Attend/coordinate walk through
  • Negotiate any last minute issues
SELLER
  • Gather all copies of keys/manuals
  • Contact their movers
  • Contact utilities to shut off

In the business of building relationships


Even if you aren't ready to get started, we've learned that it's never too early to stay in touch. One of the most consistent messages we receive from clients is how helpful it was to be adequately prepared before buying or selling. While it might not be time to write an offer or put the sign up, there is always time to talk about what is happening in the market and strategize about a move. Countless clients have taken advantage of this opportunity by getting in touch with us often months before and said it was integral to their understanding and level of confidence when it was time to get the ball rolling. 
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​Please let us know if we can ever be of assistance to you, your friends and family in the future. Whether in the Boston area or literally anywhere around the world, Sotheby’s brand has roughly 1000 offices in over 71 countries, we hope you will consider us a resource for any of your real estate needs. We are always happy to assist.
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  • Home
  • Client Guides
    • Sellers Guide
    • Buyers Guide
    • Communities
  • Gratitude
  • Our Listings
    • 130 Brattle Street
    • 121 Sharon Street
    • 18 Whittemore Avenue
    • 21-23 Sunset Road
    • 77 Avon Hill Street
    • 172 Auburn Street
    • 0 Ravine Street
    • Previous Listings >
      • 117 Walden Street
      • 319 Washington Street
      • 19 Chauncy Street
      • 30 Academy Street
      • 124 Coolidge Street
      • 74 Trull Street
      • 9 Gloucester Street
      • 18-20 Lopez Street
      • 182 Elm Street
      • 120 Pleasant Street
      • 85 Fayerweather Street
      • 84 Columbia Street
      • 11 Varnum Street - U1
      • 42 Mount Vernon Street
      • 3 Yerxa Road, U2
      • 345 Harvard Street
      • 115 Highland Ave, Unit 16
      • 119 Walden Street
      • 54 Concord Avenue
      • 62 Elmwood Street
      • 200 Crosby Street
      • 30 Bow Street
      • 64 Marion Street
      • 36 Seven Pines Avenue
      • 2021 >
        • 24 Bay State Road
        • 2 Adrian Street
        • 4 Adrian Street
        • 41-43 Oxford Avenue
        • 11 Varnum Street -U2
        • 1110 Broadway
        • 128 School Street
        • 78 Scituate Street
        • 49 Pond Lane
        • 171 Raymond Street
        • 16 Adams Street
        • 47 Fairmount Avenue
        • 62 Craigie Street
        • 32 Reed Street
        • 22 Cottage Park Avenue
        • 10 Sanger Street
        • 54 Quimby Street
        • 7 Chalk Street
      • 2020 >
        • 16 Buena Vista
        • 17 Marion Road
        • 180 Fayerweather Street
        • 70 Lake Street
        • 8 Pond Terrace
        • 34 Nicod Street
        • 460-462 Huron Avenue
        • 1 Aberdeen Way, U109
        • 153 Walden Street
        • 199 Coolidge Avenue, 103
        • 59 Brainerd Road #509
        • 97 Warren Street
        • 66 Elizabeth Road
        • 31 Trowbridge Street
        • 1 Aberdeen Way, U126
        • 105 Shore Drive
        • 43 Thorndike Street
        • 197 Fayerweather Street
        • 7 Concord Square
        • 62-64 Thomas Street
        • 6-8 Longfellow Road
        • 1 Aberdeen Way, U113
        • 115 Highland Avenue
        • 1 Aberdeen Way, U116
        • 22 Teele Avenue
      • 2019 >
        • 96 Holworthy Street
        • 61 Colborne
        • 165 Scituate Street
        • 28 Foch Street #2
        • 395 Huron Avenue
        • 117 Fayerweather Street
        • 31 Maple Avenue
        • 23 Elm Street
        • 421 Walden Street
        • 393 Broadway
        • 319 Cambridge Avenue
        • 114 Eastern Avenue
        • 79 Governors Avenue
        • 66 Harvey Street
        • 64 Fayette Street
        • 52 Walnut
        • 51 Avon Street
        • 47 Lunda Street
        • 19 Udine Street
        • 1 Orchard Street
      • 2018 >
        • 14 Union
        • 47 Norris
        • 157-159 Chilton
        • 4 Saginaw
        • 55 Sacramento
        • 80 Oxford
        • 39-41 Ellery
        • 125 Coolidge
        • 111 Acton Street
        • 75 Otis
        • 15 Sargent Street
        • 241 Prospect
        • 70 Harvey Street
        • 10-12 Sanger
  • Past Sales
  • Contact