Thinking of selling your home in Hopkinton Massachusetts or other Metrowest town?
Call Bill Gassett - One of the top agents in the area - #4 RE/MAX TEAM IN MASSACHUSETTS 2007.
77 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Email - billgassett@remaxexec.com
Website - Hopkinton Massachusetts Real Estate
Phone- 508-435-5356
Building lasting relationships by helping people move in and out of Metrowest Boston for the last 23 years.
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TOWNS THAT I SERVICE:
Hopkinton,Milford,Upton,Southboro,Ashland, Holliston,Westboro,Mendon,Hopedale,Grafton,Medway,Northbridge,Douglas, and Framingham.
THE ONLY STATS THAT MATTER:
Greater Boston avg Market time 2007: 147 days on market
My Team avg Market Time 2007: 116 days on market
Greater Boston list price to sale price ratio 2007: 94.5%
My Team list price to sale price ration 2007: 97.0% 
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Just a quick note to say thanks for the outstanding job you did on the sale of our home. I knew going in it would not be easy considering it would be the most expensive re-sale to have sold in the town of Hopkinton. You guys have a solid reputation and I knew seeing your "SOLD" signs on many upper end homes that you would come through for us. Thanks again, Jim Corsi (Former Red Sox Pitcher)Hopkinton, MA.
Thank you so much for being great to work with at 8 Stone Crossing. Your prompt responses both to calls and with questions made the process smooth and efficient. I hope we mange to work together again. C.B - Keller Williams Realty
Although Blanche and I have decided to add on to our present home, I wanted to let you know we both felt you were an excellent Realtor to work with. As a buyers agent, you were both knowledgable and patient. You were very helpful in informing about home values in and around Hopkinton. We will certainly keep in touch with any future needs. S.T - Hopkinton
I wanted to let you know that I think your Metrowest Real Estate website was a great tool in finding our 1st home. It was great to be able to see the homes with addresses as soon as they came on the market. You made finding our dream home in Franklin easy! Thanks Bruce & Yvonne Rogers
I just wanted to say thanks for a job well done. As you know Wayne and I didn't know you but found out about you from the postcard you sent us of the home you sold down the street. We were both impressed with you at our 1st meeting and continued to be right up until closing. Your attention to details was great but the thing that was most impressive was selling our home in only 2 1/2 weeks and close to the asking price in this tough market.We wanted to let you know we would recommend you to anyone buying or selling a home.Thanks again for all your efforts.Susan and Wayne Merkle - NorthbridgeMy Mission Statement
Why Hire Bill Gassett to Sell Your Hopkinton MA home
I will conduct my business honestly and ethically, promote the highest level of intergrity and enhance the public image of Realtors. I shall accomplish this through continued education and fully developing and challenging my talents, while adhering to the basic principle of "doing the right thing".Through successful pursuit of this commitment, I expect to maintain recognition as a Top Producer and respect as a leader within the real estate industry. As a result of these efforts, my business, clients, customers, colleagues, and the community in which we all live shall prosper.
Selling your home in Hopkinton Massachusetts or other Metrowest town?
Useful information
- Why use a Realtor?
- Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Here are twelve ways a REALTOR will make your home buying or selling experience better.
- ezine article - Home Staging Essentials: 50 Tips To Get You Started on Your Home Staging Journey
- Decorating is optional. Staging, on the other hand, is essential - that is if you want to sell your house for the most possible money in the shortest amount of time. Staging - it is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.
- Selling Your Home In Hopkinton or Other Metrowest town
- Detailed article on how to market effectively to the masses online when you are selling your home in Hopkinton Massachusetts or other Metrowest town. Very few Realtors offer this kind of exposure. Marketing like this is critical in a challenging Real Estate market.
- Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Massachusetts Home
- As a Realtor representing home sellers in numerous towns throughout Metrowest Massachusetts over the last twenty two years, I have found that there are certain obstacles that will make a home much more difficult to sell. The following information provides some insight on how to make your home sale go smoother.
- Smart Real Estate Interview Questions for Realtors
- Smart Real Estate Interview Questions for Realtors when selling a home in Massachusetts. Picking a top producing Metrowest Realtor by asking good interview questions.
- Preparing to Sell Your Massachusetts Home
- Preparing to Sell a Massachusetts home. Preparing a home or propery for the Massachusetts Real Estate market. Getting Ready to sell a home including picking a top producing Realtor as well as home staging and clean up advice.
- Handling Multiple Offers When Selling Real Estate
- Handling Multiple Offers in Real Estate for a home seller in Metrowest Massachusetts including Hopkinton,Holliston, Ashland,Westboro,Southboro,Milford,Medway,Upton,Grafton,Hopedale,Mendon,Northbridge,Franklin, and Framingham.
- Why Your Massachusetts Home Expired
- Why Your Home Expired in Metrowest Massachusetts. Listings and homes that failed to sell and why. Home sales advice to avoid not selling your home.
- Short Sales Metrowest Massachusetts
- Everything you need to know about buying or selling a Massachusetts short sale. Realtor covering short sales in Massachusetts.
Real Estate Articles worth reading
- Selling Your Home in A Buyer's Market
- There are many who have thought about selling their home but have not due to the decline in market values over the last few years. This is understandable UNLESS you are going to be buying another home under the same market conditions! Sure market values have dipped quite a bit here,
- Best Remodeling Projects Cost V.S Value For Your Home
- The annual Cost V.S Value report for home additions and remodeling projects has been released by Realtor Magazine for 2008. If you are thinking of adding an addition or renovating your home in Massachusetts this is an excellent guide that will at least give you a ballpark on what you can expect for your return on investment.
- Tax Deductions to Remember When Getting a Home Loan
- When borrowing money to buy a home, there are certain deductions that you are afforded by the ole tax man that you should be aware of come tax time in April. The following are some of the deductions you may forget about when buying a home:
- Massachusetts FHA Mortgage Loans
- Federal Housing Administration loans (FHA) have been helping people finance homes since 1934. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which is part of HUD insures the loan so the lender can offer the buyer a better deal. FHA loans in Massachusetts have become very popular and rightfully so.
- Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Massachusetts Home
- As a Realtor representing home sellers in numerous towns throughout Metrowest Massachusetts over the last twenty two years, I have found that there are certain obstacles that will make a home much more difficult to sell. The following information provides some insight on how to make your home
- Federal Funds Rate Drop v.s. 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages
- One of the biggest misconceptions in the mortgage and Real Estate industries is the fact that the when the Federal Funds Rate is dropped that it also means there will be a corresponding rate drop in 30 year fixed rate mortgages. People wake up - It does NOT! In fact many times the
- Assessed Home Values Rarely Equal Fair Market Value
- One of the common lines of thinking that occurs when Real Estate values are heading downward is that the home owners tax bill must also be coming down too. Part of this misconception occurs because people assume that the fair market value and assessed value are the same.
- Selling Your Home Does Not Have To Be A Mystery!
- Selling your home should not be a mystery when you have it priced properly and have selected an agent that knows how to create an online presence for you. A proper price and a coordinated marketing effort are the two most important factors that will lead to a successful sale.
- Handling Multiple Offers for a seller in Real Estate
- The handling of multiple offers can be a tricky subject in Real Estate. Let's just say they are every buyer's agents nightmare and something that most listing agents look forward to. I say most because some Realtors try to avoid controversy at all costs and a multiple offer situation can sometimes get contentious.
- Preparing Your Massachusetts Home For The Spring Selling Season
- With the Spring selling season fast approaching now is the time to get your mind set on accomplishing the goal of making your home stand out from the rest of the inventory for sale. Most Real Estate markets around the country are down and the competition is fierce for a buyer
- Real Estate Capital Gains When Selling Your Home
- As a Realtor working in Metrowest Massachusetts for the last twenty three years, it surprises me how often people do not realize the current tax laws regarding capital gains when selling their home. The new capital gains tax law actually went into effect in 1997 and is known as the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.
- Massachusetts Real Estate: Buying a Bank Owned Home
- The opportunity to buy a bank owned home is one that many buyers often consider due to the fact that there is a prevailing belief that you can buy them for 50 cents on the dollar or less. While as a general rule many bank owned properties do represent a good Real Estate value, you are more likely to be able to purchase one for around 5-20% less than the going rate for a similar comparable property.
Buying a foreclosed home however, is not for the timid at heart and there are many things that buyers need to be aware of going into a REO transaction. - Massachusetts Smoke Detector Regulations Selling a Home
- Everything you need to know about Massachusetts smoke and carbon monoxide detector laws when selling a home or condo.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN HOPKINTON MASSACHUSETTS?
- Hopkinton News
- News from in and around Hopkinton, MA
- Hopkinton.org
- Hopkinton Massachusetts Official Web page. Information of what is happening in our town.
- Citidata.com - Hopkinton MA
- Useful site with great information about Hopkinton, MA including information on demographics, annual weather, schools, population, crime statistics, and much more.
- Citytowninfo.com
- More great Real Estate statistics about Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
- Hopkinton News - Topix
- Local news for Hopkinton, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Hopkinton Massachusetts Neighborhoods
Interested in moving to Hopkinton? Here are some Real Estate blog posts of the popular neighborhoods around Hopkinton.
- Canterbury Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Canterbury is a small Hopkinton Massachusetts cul-de-sac neighborhood consisting of nine homes nestled on a nice piece of land overlooking part of Lake Maspenock. Canterbury is located off of West Elm Street just past the Circa 1700 Country Village neighborhood.
- Hearthstone Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Hearthstone is a fantastic Hopkinton Massachusetts neighborhood located off of Ash Street near the center of town. There are 27 homes located in this convenient Hopkinton neighborhood. Hearthstone Road and Carriage Hill Road are the Streets that compromise this subdivision.
- Wildwood Glen Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Wildwood Glen Estates is a 31 lot subdivision off of Lumber Street on the West side of Hopkinton. This mid range Hopkinton neighborhood consists of homes along Glen Road and Breakneck Hill Road. Glen Road actually continues into another neighborhood that was developed by National builder, Pulte Home
- Olde North Mill Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Olde North Mill is a 30 lot subdivision off of North Mill Street on the East side of Hopkinton Massachusetts. This prestigious neighborhood consists of Chadwick Way and Wellington Way, as well as homes that border along North Mill Street. It is located directly behind the Ravenwood Subdivision. This
- Alprilla Farm Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Alprilla Farms is a Hopkinton neighborhood that is set on what used to be old farm land. It is located off of Front Street fairly close to the center of town. The Alprilla Farms subdivision was developed in the 1980's by builder John Hackenson. There are 32 homes in this
- Ravenwood Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Ravenwood is a popular Hopkinton neighborhood located on the East side of town near the Holliston town line. There are 71 homes located in this upper end luxury Hopkinton subdivision. Ravenwood was developed in from the l990's to early 2000's by Ron Nation of 20th Century homes.
- Highland Park Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Highland Park is one of Hopkinton's top luxury neighborhoods. In fact, Highland Park has to be right up there with with some of the most popular subdivisions in all of Metrowest Massachusetts. The Streets in this Hopkinton hot spot consist of Stoneybrook Road, Edgehill Road, Wedgewood Drive, Bridgeton Way
- Cranberry Cove Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Cranberry Cove located on Wescott Drive in Hopkinton Massachusetts is one of the more outstanding luxury subdivisions in the Metrowest Massachusetts area. This Hopkinton neighborhood is located adjacent to Lake Whitehall on the west side of town off of Pond Street.
- White Oak Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
- White Oak Estates is a popular neighborhood located on the North West side of Hopkinton off of Spring Street and Route 135. White Oaks Estates was developed in the late 1980's. There are 51 homes located in this Hopkinton subdivision. The streets located in this neighborhood are Longwood Road, Meadowland Drive, Ralph Road, and Emma Drive.
- Valleywood Estates Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Valleywood Estates is a neighborhood on the West side of Hopkinton with approximately 51 homes. The neighborhood was developed in the early 1980's. The Streets in Valleywood include Ericka Drive, Valleywood Road, Tiffany Trail, Lynn Path, and Circle Drive.
- Pinecrest Village Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Pinecrest Village is an affordable town home neighborhood that was built in the late 1990's. This neighborhood is located off School Street in Hopkinton Massachusetts. There are 64 units in this neighborhood. These units have two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and full basements.
- Apple Tree Hill Condos Hopkinton Massachusetts
- Apple Tree Hill is situated off Rte 135 on Elm Street in Hopkinton Massachusetts. Apple Tree Hill was built in the late 70's. There are 32 units in this townhome neighborhood. Apple Tree Hill is an affordable complex that has great access to 495 and the Mass Pike.
- The Preserve Condo's Hopkinton Massachusetts
- The Preserve is the only gated community in Hopkinton Massachusetts. The Street leading into the Preserve is Forest Lane. There are 40%uFFFDtownhomes in this neighborhood located directly across from the Hopkinton State Park on Rte 85. The prices in The Preserve generally range from the low $300's up to
- The Village at Highland Park Hopkinton Massachusetts
- The Village at Highland park in Hopkinton is one of the nicer condominium neighborhoods in all of Metrowest Massachusetts. These condominium/town homes have distinct exteriors and interiors. There are tremendous architectural details accompanying each of these rich looking units.
- Indianbrook Condos Hopkinton Massachusetts
- The "Indianbrook" Condo's are situated off Route 135 on Elm Street in Hopkinton. Indianbrook was built in the 1980's. There are 112 town homes in this popular neighborhood. Indian Brook is one of the most well maintained condominium neighborhoods in town.
- Hopkinton Ridge Hopkinton Mass
- A review of the Hopkinton neighborhood know as Hopkinton Ridge
WARNING! This is cool but may not be accurate.
- Zillow.com
What I am talking about is zillow.com - go ahead try it! Enter any address and get an instant zestimate of the homes value. Please understand there is not a chance a computer model of millions of homes can give you an accurate value all of the time. For a good estimate of your homes value always consult with a good REALTOR who knows your area.
Hopkinton & Metrowest MA Homes Blog
Includes tips and advice, market reports, featured homes, business profiles, access to the Massachusetts MLS. Real Estate information that consumers can use for Hopkinton Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns.
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RealBird feature sheets for some of my homes in and around Hopkinton Massachusetts.
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Microsoft Virtual Earth
Search Neighborhoods and homes in Hopkinton Massachusetts and other Metro West Boston
Great tool to look at homes and neighborhoods in Hopkinton MA and surrounding towns.
- Microsoft Virtual Earth
- Great tool to use in you home search! See overhead views of neighborhoods and homes you are considering. Who wants to find out after purchasing a home in Hopkinton MA or other Metrowest town that there is power plant a few miles away? Enter the address you are searching at the top of the page.
So you think you want a discount Real Estate Broker!
Humor to point out the weaknesses inherent with discount brokers.
Watch this 6 minute video of a spoof done on the 60 minutes interview with discount broker Redfin. Humor is always excellent at making a point.
Why Invest in and Leverage Real Estate In Hopkinton Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns
The easy answer to why invest in Real Estate is that it is Real Property. Real Estate is something you can own, touch, live in, improve, and resell. Real Estate increases at a slower rate sometimes than some other investments but it rarely goes down (Real Estate decreased nationwide only 2 years out of the last 40 and both times at a rate less than 2%.).It is probably the safest investment on earth!
It is something we all understand to some degree because we all live in Homes.
It is something everyone needs!
Because it is such a safe investment - it can be leveraged thru the use of mortgage loans!
One of the great things about investing in Real Estate is the ability to leverage the investment. Most of you are probably familiar with this but just in case - let me explain why this is an advantage.
Lets say we have $40,000 to invest.
1) We buy $40,000 in stock and we have a good year. Stocks increase 10%. Our investment is now worth $44,000. We have made 10% on our invesment. This is good.
2) We take our $40,000 and put the money down as a 20% downpayment on $200,000 dollars worth of Real Estate. The value goes up the national norm of 5%/year. We have made $10,000 on our investment. This is 25% on our investment. This is much better.
3) We buy real estate and only put down 5% this time. With our $40,000 we can now buy $800,000 dollars worth of Real Estate. The value goes up the national norm or 5%. This is a $40,000 increase in value. We make 100% on our investment in one year. This is awesome!
Pretty easy to see why Real Estate is such a strong investment! Critics will say that I have to pay interest on the money borrowed. They are right! This will decrease the profits on the above examples to only 17% and 93%. Both of these still beat the 10% earned in stocks. I do believe in having a balanced portfolio of investments but logically Real Estate should represent a heavy portion of that portfolio.
SMART QUESTIONS TO ASK THE REALTORS YOU ARE INTERVIEWING IN HOPKINTON MA OR OTHER METROWEST TOWN
These questions will go along way in determing if you are going to hire a PRO or not!
1. How long have you been selling real estate?2. How many homes did you sell last year as a
seller's agent?
3. Of the homes you sold last year, again as a
seller's agent, what was the average number of
days from the original list price to the accepted
offer?
4. What was the average ratio between the listing
price and the selling price?
5. What kind of market share do you and your company
have?
6. Do you have a personal assistant?
7. What is your experience selling homes in my town?
8. Can you provide me with at least 3 recent
references?
9. I have read the internet is an extremely valuable
tool. How will you market my home online?
10. Do you have your own personal website for
marketing homes? If so is the site highly indexed on Google and other search engines? See my website at Hopkinton Massachusetts Homes
11. Do you have a Real Estate blog that is optimized in Google and will draw additional traffic to you.
12. When a buyer calls on my home will you ALWAYS be
the one they speak with?
13. How will you communicate with me regarding your
efforts?
14. How readily accessible will you be?
15. Once the offer is accepted will you be attending
all the inspections?
16. How will you verify that the buyer is qualified
to buy my home?
17. What are your fee structures and why?
18. WILL YOU ALLOW ME TO TERMINATE OUR AGREEMENT IF
I AM NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED?
Interesting Real Estate Statistic........
Most business models have the 80/20 rule....Real Estate is even more skewed.
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS....94% of all Real Estate transactions are done by 6% of the people in Real Estate.What this statistic says loud and clear is that there are a lot of part time Real Estate agents that don't do much business.
The take home message is that selecting a top agent to work with is paramount if you want to increase your chances of being satisifed with the home selling process.
VIEW MY TWO METROWEST MASSACHUSETTS REAL ESTATE BLOGS
- View My Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate Blog
- Random thoughts about Real Estate in Hopkinton MA and other Metrowest MA towns.
- Metrowest Massachusetts Homes Blog
- Real Estate blog covering Hopkinton Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns. Includes featured homes, market reports, tips and advice, access to the Massachusetts MLS and much more.
My Active Rain Profile
- Active Rain Profile
- You can find great local Massachusetts real estate information on Localism.com Bill Gassett is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.
Check out more Real Estate information at these links
- View my profile at Linked In
- Search for homes in Hopkinton MA and other towns
- Metrowest Massachusetts homes for sale, Metrowest mls listings. Auto home finder and new listings notifier to alert you to the newest homes for sale in Metrowest Massachusetts.
- Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate shows
- Real Estate Shows for homes I am marketing in and around Metrowest Massachusetts.
- Metrowest Massachusetts Homes blog
- Metrowest Homes Blog, RE/MAX Executive Realty, Bill Gassett's blog covering Real Estate in Hopkinton and other Metrowest Massachusetts towns. Includes featured homes, market reports, tips and advice, access to MLS, and much more.
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- Free home evaluation. You've found a top Re/max Real Estate agent in Metrowest Massachusetts. I will find the perfect price to ensure a quick sale for the most money possible.
THE BEST MORTGAGE CALCULATORS I HAVE SEEN
- The Best Real Estate Mortgage Calculators
- A number of different types of Real Estate Calculators.
Great Real Estate Related Books
FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit
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The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
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Real Estate Investing for Dummies
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- Anne Marie Malfi Anne Marie Malfi Jan 19, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
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Loved your lens on Hopkinton MA Real Estate - lots to explore and love the links - you are a master!
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- Bill,
Great lense on Hopkinton Real Estate!
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