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What makes for a great home sale? Let's ask AI
When it comes to a great sale for a home seller, what does that really entail? I recently has some fun with AI tool ChatGPT to find out

Michael Baird
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Elements of a Title V Holdback
What happens when a septic inspection doesn't pass during the home buying process? And how can a Title V Holdback help?

Michael Baird
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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What About Damage?
What happens when you have an agreement to buy a home, then a tree lands on it, or some other major damage occurs prior to closing?

Michael Baird
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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Interview: Don't Fear The Appraiser
Interview with home appraiser Danyl Collings of Four Core Properties on what appraisers are looking for and how agents can help

Michael Baird
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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Why God Created Title Insurance- When Attorneys Disagree
Anytime I speak with a client about title insurance, the sentiment is the should be fine. But, roughly 25-30% of titles reveal something to

Michael Baird
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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Too Many Irons in the Fire Can Burn
It’s clear buyers are in a competitive situation. So, now there’s a new phenomenon… buyers making simultaneous offers on multiple properti

Michael Baird
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Interview: Before You Get Too Excited About Posting That New Listing on Social Media
Special thanks to Catherine Taylor, Associate Counsel of MAR (Massachusetts Association of Realtors), for joining me to discuss all the ins

Michael Baird
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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Appraisal Waiver vs. Modification
How much money do you have? Buyers are waiving the appraisal portion of their financing contingency in order to stand out to sellers. As a

Michael Baird
May 27, 20212 min read
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Interview: Tips For Hiring a Professional Moving Company
Special thanks to Bill Bailot of Gallo Moving & Storage for joining me for this interview to discuss some great topics when it comes to hiri

Michael Baird
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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Do You Really Want To Use That Escalation Clause?
Much like the power of love, a price escalation clause is a curious thing. When considered against the background of contract mechanics, i

Michael Baird
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Beware Buyers Bearing “Informational Purposes Only” Inspection Contingencies
The standard language is simple, but generates some concerns. “Buyer’s inspection is for informational purposes only” is probably the most c

Michael Baird
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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What Is Suitable Housing?
In this aggressive Seller’s market, Buyers are getting squeezed with respect to price and terms. One particular term your may buyers see i

Michael Baird
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Recording Delays: Why They're Happening and How to Avoid Them
Many buyers and sellers are running into delays with getting their sales on record same day. I'll discuss why and how to avoid this headache

Michael Baird
Dec 3, 20200 min read
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Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act (commonly referred to as Chapter 40B) is the commonwealth’s primary affordable housing by-law.

Michael Baird
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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VIN vs. RON
By now you may have heard about the Massachusetts law that passed allowing Video Image Notarizations. Let’s take a quick little look to see

Michael Baird
May 7, 20202 min read
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Social Distancing in a Real Estate Transaction
The term "social distancing" may be new to a lot of us, but it's importance in real estate transactions right now is vital.

Michael Baird
Mar 16, 20202 min read
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What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My House?
Before you pack away your entire life, consider the paperwork you'll need for the sale of your home.

Michael Baird
Feb 20, 20201 min read
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What is a Water Resource Protection District?
You may have never run into a situation with a buyer purchasing a home in a Water Resource Protection District. But chances are you will.

Michael Baird
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Buying Property from an Estate
If you or your client are purchasing property from as estate, there are a few exceptions that need to be addressed.

Michael Baird
Feb 19, 20200 min read
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Buying a Property with Solar Panels
Have a buyer who is taking over the lease for solar panels with the purchase of their new home? When a buyer takes over the lease for...

Michael Baird
Feb 5, 20201 min read
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