​​Who You Work With Matters

Selling a home in today’s market can be challenging and we understand that hundreds of homes are sold each week Cambridge and Greater Boston. What’s the difference between selling your home and failing to do so? The details.
We perform effective marketing campaigns, negotiate the best deals and utilize the Sotheby’s International Realty local and international network. 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 job done.

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What's our strategy to getting you the best price for your home? 
Whatever the reason is for selling your home, we can assist you with prioritizing what needs to be done with respect to getting your home ready for sale. To get started, here are some basic steps to the process for you to get familiar with.

Prepare the property

SELLER

• Finish miscellaneous projects around the house
• Organize, declutter and put items in storage
• Make copies of keys

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Supply names and contact info for reputable contractors
• Help coordinate schedule and entry for preparations
• Provide schedule overview
• Install lock box

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Two weeks prior to launch

SELLER

• Provide requested property information
• Hire a stager
• Clean - deep clean including windows, kitchen and bathrooms
• Make plans to be away for showings

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Collect property info
  
• Coordinate stagers, photographers, etc
  
• Develop website and marketing materials

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Week of launch

SELLER

• Confirm price
  
• Review MLS and marketing information

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Research price
• Install sign and launch website 
• Launch in MLS
• Send email blast 
• Schedule open houses
• Follow up with additional private showings

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When offer(s) received

SELLER

• Review, decide and sign

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Collect offers and organize them
  
• Discuss the Pros/Cons

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Accepted offer to p&s

SELLER

• Allow scheduled inspection
  
• Contact attorney to discuss P&S

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty holds deposit in an escrow account
• Notify all parties and provide contact information (agents, attorneys, mortgage brokers, etc)
• Coordinate entry for the inspection
• Coordinate signatures for P&S

BUYER:​

• Submit deposit to Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
• Schedule their inspection
• Contact their attorney
• Finalize their lender 

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Purchase & Sale to closing

SELLER

• Allows access to property for appraiser and other appointments
• Work with agent to obtain smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection
• Provide requested information (mortgage questionnaires, 6d, etc.)
• Gather all copies of keys/manuals
• Contact movers
• Make sure home is clean
• Contact utilities to shut off
• Update mailing address
• Coordinate closing with attorney

MAX DUBLIN TEAM

• Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty holds 2nd deposit  in an escrow account
• Schedule/Attend appraisal
• Schedule and advise regarding smoke inspection
• Coordinate required paperwork (mortgage questionnaires, 6d, etc.)
• Coordinate final water bill
• Confirm buyer’s mortgage commitment
• Coordinate walk through
• Confirm closing time/location
• Deliver paperwork to attorneys

BUYER:​

• Submit 2nd deposit to Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
• Submit P&S to their lender
• Research Insurance
• Provide mortgage commitment by deadline
• Coordinate their movers
• Contact utility companies to set up
• Attend walk through

In the business of building relationships

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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 1100 offices in over 81 countries, we hope you will consider us a resource for any of your real estate needs. We are always happy to assist.