A Fully Licensed Realtor Specializing in Condominium Sales and Rentals
Specialists
Selling a condominium is very different than selling a single family home or other real estate. Yet other realtors typically accept listings on every conceivable type of property without knowing the unique aspects on condos.
Forward Realty is associated with Westford Real Estate Management, LLC which has been managing condominiums in Connecticut for nearly 20 years. We know condos.
If you are considering listing your condominium unit for sale, you should ask whether he or she knows:
- What is a mortgage questionnaire, and who is responsible for obtaining it?
- How much does it cost and how long will it take to provide?
- What other documents must a condo seller provide?
- What restrictions does the Association impose on advertising the unit for sale?
- Which repairs are the Owner's responsibility, and which are the associations?
- How does my condo compare in all respects to other condos?
- What restrictions pertain to my condo that a buyer should know about, such as age restrictions, or rules regarding pets and leasing to tenants?
Forward provides all
of the above services to its condo clients, and we will take the time to
answer any questions before listing your home, giving us a distinct
advantage over other real estate agents. Our agents' vast experience in
condominium management allows us to thoroughly and effectively read and
understand your condominium's governing documents, and tailor all
advertisements to the unique aspects of your home and homeowner's
association. We are able to guide potential buyers through the purchasing
process by presenting complex governing documents in easy to understand
terms, making potential buyers feel more comfortable and ultimately making
the sale of your home smooth, easy, and efficient.
Cost Effective
Forward Realty can save condo sellers thousands of dollars by offering a discounted fee. Most realtors charge a 6% commission for listing and selling your home. Forward Realty's commission never exceeds 4.5%. On a $300,000 sale that savings represents $4,500!
However, our most popular and cost-effective program is our "Basic MLS" offering, priced at just 3.75%. Contact us for details.
We are able to make such an attractive offering specifically due to our extensive knowledge of condominiums.
The Realtor Advantage
Some sellers today try to save on real estate commissions by offering their property on their own, a trend known as "for sale by owner" or "FSBO." If successful, an owner can realize huge savings through FSBO.
The downside is that it takes time to market and show your property. Access to the "Multiple Listings Service" accessible through a broker is not easily available. You need to be familiar with how the real estate sales process works in Connecticut, to have someone qualified and willing to draw the sales contract, and a person or firm qualified to close your sales transaction. A realtor can recommend repairs or cosmetic changes that will enhance your property for sale. With a realtor, strangers do not enter your home unescorted; only a qualified potential buyer can view the premises.
Forward Realty - The Best of Both
We bring all the advantages to you that a full service, fully licensed broker brings, but we also reduce your costs of selling. When it comes to selling condos, Forward Realty offers the best of both worlds! |
