Another year has come and gone, and our team continues to soar above the competition. Since 1986, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team have been recognized as the #1 real estate team in Arlington and among the Top 10 real estate teams in Greater Boston. In addition to these hard-earned accolades, our team remains a top performer compared to other agents and teams in Arlington, Medford, Belmont, Woburn, and beyond.

As spring is in bloom, Greater Boston’s real estate market has come alive. For sellers, strategic preparation is key to making a lasting impression on potential buyers. Let’s explore the essential steps for homeowners looking to sell.

Spring has certainly sprung, and the real estate market is in full bloom! We're thrilled to announce that Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team currently has 12 homes under contract. This incredible momentum is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team.

As your real estate team, we are positioned to help you achieve more because Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has more to offer, like our comprehensive suite of print, digital, social media and public relations services tailored to promote each unique property to a targeted audience of qualified buyers. We will never forget who we are—a local brokerage with global reach, an enduring brand, and storied heritage that began in 1744.

As the last drops of April rain fade away, May brings in a blooming real estate market. Just as the flowers in our gardens begin to blossom, so too does the activity in the housing market. At Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team, we not only understand the charm and appeal of these communities, but we also understand the intricacies of the market – and we're here to help you make the most of it. If you're considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to capitalize on the market momentum that April showers have brought.

Just as the old saying goes, April has already proven to be full of showers. With the abundance of rainy days inside, this is a gift in disguise: take advantage of this time indoors to get your home market-ready by May! Here at Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team, we’ve braved the elements in order to ensure our clients are buying and selling homes with the utmost efficiency. Here is a look into some of our latest and greatest updates that have begun blossoming over the last few weeks.

You may have seen the news stories about the recent proposed settlement from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The good news is that our brokerage has been preparing for these potential changes for 2-3 years. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation about our industry in the click-bait headlines. We want to provide you with a basic understanding of what this proposal means, as well as address the misinformation.

As we near mid-March and the market begins to pick back up, it’s time to look back on the achievements of the month prior. February kickstarted an early bloom in the real estate market, with a warmer-than-expected winter accompanying these feelings of an early spring.

If you’re thinking of selling your home this spring, now is the time to start preparing. With the market entering its busiest season, it's pertinent to ensure your house shines bright among the competition. Along with Steve’s market update, listed below are a few valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready.