Buyer Resources
Accredited Buyer's Representation® (ABR) ®
Awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR), Carol joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focused specifically on representing the real estate buyer. There are more than 40,000 active members of the organization world-wide. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, "The Voice for Real Estate," is the world's largest professional association, representing over 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.
FREE BUYER GUIDE
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home…or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home
Carol's Buyer Testimonials 100% Customer Satisfaction
"We have been fortunate to work with Carol during the purchase of a condo and then a single family house in Arlington. Carol is a true pleasure to work with - friendly, thoughtful, generous with her time, and very knowledgeable about the market. We refer all of our friends to her without hesitation! "
AA, Buyer 4/22
"Carol had taken us to different condos to get our take on what we actually wanted and when this place (our new home) came to her attention she called us immediately. We were able to see it before the Open House and loved it for it had all the qualifications we wanted. We put an offer in before the Open House and was accepted. It is just perfect for our needs and we feel so comfortable being here. Carol did an amazing job. "
RG, Buyer 12/21
"I bought the first house I made an offer on, and that wouldn't have happened without Carol. The owners were leaning towards another offer and Carol was able to negotiate a win for me, which was hugely impressive given the crazy 2021 market. We are very grateful to her! "
MS, Buyer 10/21
" Carol was amazing. She really went above and beyond to find the perfect first home for us. She brought so much knowledge about the area, the market and just general advice about homebuying. She went to bat for us when it was time for us to submit an offer and she continued to send us recommendations for resources to use around town. I'm so happy she was recommended and I can't wait to recommend her to our friends and family!"
AI, Buyer 2/21
"I knew Carol a little bit prior to engaging her for the house search. That proved to be the best decision. Carol was thorough, patient, always available, pleasant and overall wonderful to work with. Very professional but also personable and compassionate. I would recommend her to others in a heartbeat."
VZ., Buyer 6/20
"Margaret and Carol made a wonderful team. They were very communicative and able to walk us though the process as first time home buyers. It was clear that they also cared about helping us find something that met all of our needs. Their knowledge of the area and connections with the community were very helpful at every stage, and we appreciated their transparency as agents. For our inspections and closing they were detail oriented and advocated for us throughout the process."
BM, Buyer 5/20
"Carol was just awesome! Her knowledge was very helpful. If there was something she didn't know she would find out as soon as she could. That did not happen often. The communication with us was superb. She would let us know when deadlines were coming up. She was readily available to us during this whole process. The veterinary business is very busy and with 5 doctors and a growing staff she was a great help to the doctors. Carol made the whole process less stressful. In the future we will be looking for other sites to add to our business and Carol will be the first person we call. "
CC, Buyer 1/20
Seller Resources
Selling Your Home
Whether you are looking to sell your home now or planning for the future, knowing your home’s current value can be an important first step in the selling process. Backed by years of industry knowledge, I will walk you through the many facets of pricing your home, including dynamic market conditions. As part of your "team of experts" my goal is to guide you to the closing table.
We believe that exceptional properties deserve exceptional marketing. To maximize property exposure, Gibson Sotheby's in-house team of marketing experts work closely with our agents to form strategic marketing plans to showcase your property through a local, national and global lens.
Our services include professional photography, custom brochures, targeted social advertising and email campaigns, as well as unrivaled digital exposure through our global media partners. In addition, to ensure that our campaigns are reaching the right audience of prospective buyers, we measure each campaign with a variety of analytics and reporting tools to define a marketing campaign’s impact and determine next steps.
Our Services Include:
Professional Photography, Videography, and Matterport
Custom Property Brochures
Direct Mail Pieces
Print and Digital Advertising Opportunities
Targeted Social Media Campaigns
Press Outreach
Email Marketing
FREE SELLER GUIDE
It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don’t need to go through the process alone. You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall…or how much competition you may be facing in your market. The
free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven’t even thought about yet.
Carol's Seller Testimonials 100% Customer Satisfaction
"Carol was amazing. I was out of state and she handled everything and always kept in close contact with me. I would definitely recommend Carol"
VR, Seller 5/22
"Carol has always done a great job with several of the transactions we have done in the past together. She is extremely knowledgeable about the current markets and always has obtained the best deal for us. She is a true gem in the real estate market in our area. "
DC, Seller, 12/21
"Carol was very helpful especially when she and her son cleaned up our property after a severe thunderstorm caused a large tree limb to fall on the front fence, street, and sidewalk. She also arranged and helped remove last minute buyer unwanted items from the property. From the beginning contact Carole was very thorough; she kept us informed about everything from the initial discussion of possible selling price to scheduling the open house and potential buyer viewings to evaluating the buyers purchase offers to the final steps involved with the closing process. Carol went above and beyond what we expected an agent to do and would not hesitate to highly recommend her services"
CB, Seller 9/21.
" Carol did a fantastic job in working with me and getting the place listed/sold in a timely manner. Highly recommend her to anyone! "
RM, Seller 8/21
" I have no words to express how satisfied we were with the service Carol provided. She is incredibly professional and knowledgeable but at the same time personable and very understanding of the stress involved when selling a house. Every advice she provided made sense and helped to sell our house after only 4 days on the market!! During that stressful time she was always available to calm us down and after the P&S was signed and before the final closing, she was assisting with the items we needed to do/complete. And she showed up at the closing (maintaining social distancing and other safety precautions) with a wonderful memento - album of photos of the house + us as a family in the house. This was an incredible personal touch as we were in that house for 20 years, and while it made sense for us to sell, it was an emotional time as well. We would and will recommend Carol to anyone who is either buying or selling a house (we bought a house with carol's assistance earlier this year). We are very grateful for her help, guidance and some hand holding during the process. Thank you!!"
VN, Seller 9/20
"Carol was fabulous. This survey does not begin to give her enough credit for the amazing job she did. I LOVED working with her and I do not believe any real estate agent on earth could have provided better service. Going above and beyond is the norm for Carol. For example, my sister died while Carol and I were working together to sell my condo. She sent me the most beautiful vase of flowers I have ever seen and a lovely note. She has boundless energy and she used a great deal of it to market my property, follow up on every possible detail and make sure I was well informed every step of the way. She also worked endlessly to help me manage my concerns and anxiety about every possible problem I could dream up. Carol would have my highest possible recommendation if I knew someone wanting to sell their property. "
ML, Seller 8/20
"We were selling a condo for my sister who had recently moved to an Assisted Living facility in southern Massachusetts. I live in Illinois so communications and coordination were essential to success. Carol went out of her way to make the process successful and for that we are thankful. Carol is highly knowledgeable of the process of selling a home in her market, and is someone you can trust. Further her ethics are beyond reproach. Arlington is a unique market (far different from my experience in Illinois) so we had to trust Carol and her recommendations and we were rewarded for that with a excellent sale price and a quick sale. We would recommend Carol without reservation. "
JM, Seller 2/20
Mature Market Buyers and Sellers (Those Born Before 1970)
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) I am uniquely qualified
to help sellers and buyers over the age of 50 with all their real estate needs.
As someone over the age of 50, your needs aren't the same as a first-time homebuyer or seller. You might be looking to retire, downsize, or join an active adult community. Whatever reason you may have for considering a move, you can depend on an SRES® to guide you through every part of the process.
SRES® designees have unparalleled training and experience in seniors real estate, including:
- Helping you manage the financial and emotional challenges of selling a long-held family home
- Creating a customized plan to market and sell your property
- Understanding your unique needs and creating a customized plan to ensure your home meets those needs now and in the future
- Utilizing specialized knowledge in reverse mortgages, 401(k) accounts, and IRAs for your real estate transaction
- Connecting you with their vast network of movers, attorneys, home inspectors, and other experts to help you through the process
Real Estate Marketplace
Law Office of John V. Hurd, P.C. http://www.johnhurdlaw.com
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
Attorney John V. Hurd grew up and currently resides in Arlington with his wife and son. In his real estate practice, Mr. Hurd concentrates on commercial and residential real estate conveyancing law. Mr. Hurd represents buyers, lenders and sellers in real estate transactions throughout MA, RI and NH.
Mr. Hurd’s real estate practice also involves condominium formation and conversions; landlord/tenant matters (commercial and residential); and land use/zoning law.
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
EXPERIENCE EXTRAORDINARY
As an experienced mortgage professional Elisa is available to provide knowledgeable information for all your home financing goals. Let Elisa help you identify the financing solution that best meets your specific needs.
From the first time home buyer to the sophisticated jumbo borrower or an investor; Elisa will provide exceptional service with a personal touch. She will guide you through the mortgage process step by step to ensure you understand the options available to fit your individual needs. If you are thinking of purchasing a new home, investing in a multi-family property or simply refinancing your current home, call Elisa today!
Gentle Giant Moving & Storage https://www.gentlegiant.com
Elisa Balboni, Senior Loan Officer NMLS# 179909 www.mortgagenetwork.com/elisa-balbon
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Gentle Giant Moving Company offers a full range of moving services. Whether you’re moving your home or office, whether across town or across the globe, they have the movers, services, labor and equipment to execute exceptionally high quality moves. They strive for 100% satisfaction and to create customers for life.
Their moving services include:
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Jeffrey has years of experience as a residential mortgage loan officer and is very knowledgeable about a variety of loan programs. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, he'll walk you through the mortgage process and answer your questions, big or small.
Throughout his career, he's helped his clients secure the financing they need to purchase, renovate, build, or refinance their dream home. Because his business is built on referrals, his goal is to make your mortgage experience a great one!
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- Fixed and adjustable rate mortgages
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Helene Vecchione - More Than A Move http://morethanamove.com
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Liz Hill - Estate Sales Broker www.linkedin.com/in/lizzyhill
More Than a Move offers a variety of services. They're entirely flexible and
happy to do as much or as little
as you need.
- Organizing
- Decluttering
- Discarding
- Staging
- Move Management
- New Home Setup
Liz Hill - Estate Sales Broker www.linkedin.com/in/lizzyhill
Jeffrey Hunt, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank NMLS ID #13330 https://lo.citizensbank.com/ma/framingh
Liz Hill - Estate Sales Broker www.linkedin.com/in/lizzyhill
Liz is an Estate Sales Broker, helping you and your family determine the most profitable and seamless way to sell your antiques, heirlooms, and household contents.
She is a client liaison: Representing you and your estate to the finest auction houses, galleries, traditional and online outlets available. Negotiating favorable contracts, conditions, and commissions.
Liz is a producer:: following your liquidation, downsize, or move from beginning to end including coordination with donations, pick-up, cataloging, marketing and advertising.
She brings internal and external teams together for efficient and effective movement. She facilitates consensus through identification and clear, concise articulation of goals.
Proven project management skills, marketing acumen, social strategy insight, comprehensive data delivery, and diplomacy to guide teams. Enhanced results through streamlined action, one client at a time.
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
VECTOR HOME INSPECTION
Glenn comes from a long line of carpenters, first working for his father in the early 1970’s. He later operated his own construction company working with hundreds of home owners on their building and renovation projects. With this extensive construction and engineering background and Glenn’s patience he entered the home inspection field.
Glenn uses his vast construction knowledge, combined with his 20 years of experience having completed over 12,000 home inspections to your benefit. Glenn would be happy and open to answer all your home inspection concerns or questions and give you many good home tips and construction advice.
Glenn is affiliated with the following associations and has the following credentials:
- Massachusetts Licensed Home Inspector
- Certified Mold Assessor
- Past Builder in Massachusetts
- Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree
Cleaning by Meire https://cleaningbymeire.com
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
Cleaning By Meire has over 12 years of experience in cleaning services. They take cleaning very seriously and pay attention to detail. They're dedicated cleaning professionals that will do a safe and thorough job every time. Call them to experience their high standard of cleaning services. They’re dependable and clean houses, apartments, and offices in the Great Boston area.
SERVICES
- Vacuum carpets
- Clean window sills
- Dust / Polish
- Disinfect and sanitize employee break rooms
- Wash floors
- Take out trash and recycling
- Disinfect and sanitize bathrooms
- Dust computer equipment
- Change bed linens
- Clean kitchenette areas
- Remove cob webs
- Water plants
and much, much more
Lauren D'Errico Interior Design https://ldinteriordesigns.com
Glenn Grutta - Vector Home Inspections https://www.vectorhomeinspection.com
Lauren D'Errico Interior Design https://ldinteriordesigns.com
- Interior Space Planning & Layouts
- Color Consultations
- .Furniture, Rugs, and Accessory Selection
- Window Treatments
- Kitchen and Bathroom Design
I may be a little biased since Lauren is my niece and I am her Godmother, but she does a great job every time!