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The Power of The Home Advantage Team
As the #1 real estate team in Arlington, Medford, Cambridge and surrounding towns we’ve successfully represented more homeowners than anyone else in the area.
- #1 Real Estate Team in Arlington since 1991
- Top 10 Real Estate Team in Greater Boston since 1986
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Steve McKenna has been Arlington’s #1 REALTOR® since 1991, selling more homes in 2019 than the next top four agents combined. In July 2020, The Home Advantage Team merged with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Boston's largest independently-owned real estate company. With the backing of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the team is poised to solidify their position as the superlative choice for home buyers and home sellers in the Arlington area.
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The Home Advantage Team Marketing Plan
When you list your home with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team, we use cutting edge tools and resources to market your home to the strongest audience of potential buyers through an array of marketing channels. We offer custom designed brochures, professional photography, virtual & public open houses, digital advertising, neighborhood outreach and so much more. Your home will appear on over 400 websites with social media outreach tailored to showcase your home in the best light possible.
Seller Expenses
As the seller, in addition to the real estate fee, you will incur other expenses with the sale of your home. Below are some of the additional expenses to be aware of.
- Document Tax Stamps ($4.56 per $1,000 of sales price)
- Preparation of deed to buyer
- Legal fees for representation beyond drawing of deed
- Recording fees to registry
- Unpaid taxes, water and sewer fees owed to municipality
- Rents paid in advance by tenants, plus security deposits or last month’s rent and any interest accrued thereon
- Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance Certificate
- Any other expenses pertinent to the particular transaction
Please consult your tax advisor and or accountant for other tax implications.
Additional Information for Home Sellers
Home Selling Tips
Downsizing – Thinking Big About Living Small
Why Use a REALTOR® When Selling
Room-By-Room Home Staging Tips
