244 Weston Street, Waltham, MA

Mike Hughes Team Hughes Residential

244 Weston Street Waltham, MA www.MikeHughesTeam.com www.WestonSt.com 617-433-9225

244 Weston Street Waltham, MA

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DESIGN Style Year Built Rooms Bedrooms Baths Living Area

LIVING AREAS First Level Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Family Room Bathroom

Colonial 1780 7 3 2 2,196

STRUCTURE Color: Tan Vinyl Siding Newer Architectural Roof Replacement Windows Enclosed 3-Season Porch

APPLIANCES Range Dishwasher Disposal Washer Dryer Vent Hood Microwave

Second Level Master Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bathroom

Living Areas Continued Lower Level Storage/ Utility UTILITIES Heat Gas Water City Sewer City Cable/ Internet Disclosures: See MLS Sheet

Sales offerings are made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Buyer is responsible for all due diligence. All Brokers/Salesperson represent the Seller, not the Buyer in the marketing and negotiating and sale of property, unless otherwise disclosed. However, the Broker or Salesperson has an ethical and legal obligation to show honesty and fairness to the buyer in all transactions.

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CONTENTS

■ Listing​ ​Sheet

■ Property​ ​Improvements ■ Disclosures​ ​(Lead​ ​Paint​ ​/​ ​Seller’s​ ​Declaration) ■ Mortgage​ ​Rate​ ​Sheet ■ GIS​ ​Map​ ​-​ ​Property​ ​Map ■ Select​ ​Home​ ​Warranty​ ​(Included)

■ G&N​ ​Insurance​ ​Contact​ ​Information ■ Critical​ ​Waltham​ ​Numbers ■ CRS​ ​-​ ​“Your​ ​Home”​ ​Newsletter

■ Floor​ ​Plan

■ 02453​ ​Statistics​ ​and​ ​Demographics ■ Also,​ ​visit​ ​www.WestonSt.com

Proudly​ ​Presented​ ​by: Mike​ ​Hughes​ ​Team Hughes​ ​Residential 617-433-9225 Sellers@MikeHughesTeam.com

MLS # 72220819 - New Single Family - Detached 244 Weston St Waltham, MA 02453-1711 Middlesex County Style: Colonial Color: Tan Grade School: Stanley Middle School: McDevitt High School: Waltham HS Handicap Access/Features: Directions: Park in driveway.

List Price: $600,000 Total Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2f 0h Master Bath: Fireplaces: 0

Remarks Character, charm, modern kitchen, updated bathrooms & oversized lot all describe this move-in ready 3 bed 2 bath colonial. Rarely is a property in Waltham avail w/ all these features! EZ access to all commuting options & shopping & highly acclaimed restaurants..for times that you're not entertaining in your amazing yard (adorned w/ blossoming perennials, fruit trees & bushes–all of which provide natural privacy).

You’ll appreciate the thoughtful updates & layout, perfect for entertaining w/ a spacious open concept kitchen & family room that overlooks the yard. HDWD flooring & detail throughout the first floor maintain the essence of the home’s history while modern conveniences (updated kitchen & baths, recessed lighting) offer immediate comfort & enjoyment. A sunny 3-season porch w/ removable windows will undoubtedly be loved when entertaining, dining or relaxing w/ your morning coffee. The unique master bedroom has also been expanded with high ceilings & potential for a master bath.

Property Information Approx. Living Area: 2,196 Sq. Ft. Living Area Includes:

Approx. Acres: 0.39 (16,826 Sq. Ft.) Heat Zones: 1 Central Heat, Steam, Gas

Garage Spaces: 0 Parking Spaces: 8 Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway Approx. Street Frontage:

Living Area Source: Public Record Cool Zones: None Living Area Disclosures: Floor plan available. Three season room NOT included in living space.

Disclosures: Fireplace never used and is for decoration only. Some windows do not have screens. Taxes reflect owner exemption rate.

Room Levels, Dimensions and Features Room Living Room: Dining Room: Family Room:

Level 1 1 1

Size 15X12 15X12 27X12

Kitchen:

1

18X12

Master Bedroom: Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3: Bath 1:

2 2 2 1

14X11 12X11

Bath 2:

2

Laundry: Other:

1 1

13X12

Features Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops Upgraded, French Doors, Main Level, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Cable Hookup Closet Closet Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Main Level, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Remodeled, Washer Hookup Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Double Vanity, Remodeled Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access

Features

Other Property Info

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood Area Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University Basement: No Beach: No Construction: Frame Electric: Circuit Breakers Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Storm Doors Exterior: Vinyl Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens, Fruit Trees Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood Foundation Size: Foundation Description: Fieldstone Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank Insulation: Partial, Unknown Interior Features: Cable Available, French Doors Lot Description: Paved Drive, Cleared, Level Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Sewer Utilities: City/Town Sewer Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection Water Utilities: City/Town Water Waterfront: No

Disclosure Declaration: Yes Exclusions: Home Own Assn: No Lead Paint: Unknown UFFI: Warranty Features: Included Year Built: 1780 Source: Public Record Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since Year Round: Yes Short Sale w/Lndr. App. Req: No Lender Owned: No

Tax Information Pin #: M:057 B:021 L:0015 Assessed: $515,200 Tax: $5,086 Tax Year: 2017 Book: 59779 Page: 349 Cert: 000000174051 Zoning Code: 1 Map: Block: Lot:

The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Content ©2017 MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

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Enclosed Porch 12'-0" x 12'-6" W/D

Bath 5'-8" x 12'-2"

Kitchen 11'-2" x 17'-9"

Family Room 11'-8" x 27'-0"

D/W Ref

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Living Room 15'-0" x 12'-2" UP

Foyer 14'-6" x 7'-2"

Dining Room 14'-6" x 12'-2"

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First Floor Plan

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Individual room dimensions are not used to calculate overall square footage.

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Closet

Bath 8'-3" x 9'-4"

Bedroom 11'-0" x 13'-6"

Closet

Closet

Closet

Sitting Area 11'-4" x 12'-0"

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Master Bedroom 23'-0" x 12'-0"

Bedroom 11'-0" x 12'-0" Hall 16'-6" x 6'-0"

Second Floor Plan

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Utility / Storage 30'-6" x 40'-6"

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Basement Plan

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Individual room dimensions are not used to calculate overall square footage.

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244​ ​Weston​ ​Street,​ ​Waltham,​ ​MA Property​ ​Improvements ● 2013​ ​New​ ​Roof ● 2013​ ​Electrical:​ ​All​ ​kitchen​ ​and​ ​bathroom​ ​electrical​ ​brought​ ​up​ ​to​ ​code​ ​with water-tight​ ​fixtures,​ ​GFCI​ ​outlets​ ​installed,​ ​Installed​ ​new​ ​15-AMP​ ​breakers​ ​for 2nd​ ​floor ● 2013​ ​Chimney​ ​repointed ● 2013​ ​Replaced​ ​front​ ​porch​ ​floors ● 2013​ ​3-season​ ​porch​ ​renovated:​ ​new​ ​floors,​ ​ceiling,​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​doors, lighting​ ​and​ ​fan,​ ​flood​ ​lights​ ​added ● 2013​ ​Master​ ​bedroom:​ ​Converted​ ​two​ ​bedrooms​ ​into​ ​master​ ​suite.​ ​Raised ceiling.​ ​ ​Added​ ​light​ ​fixtures ● 2013​ ​New​ ​hot​ ​water​ ​heater ● 2015​ ​Complete​ ​upstairs​ ​bathroom​ ​renovation​ ​(floors,​ ​shower,​ ​vanity,​ ​toilet) ● 2015​ ​Added​ ​kitchen​ ​island ● 2017​ ​New​ ​basement​ ​windows​ ​resealed​ ​and​ ​new​ ​casings

Building​ ​manuals​ ​to​ ​home​ ​systems​ ​available​ ​upon​ ​request.

SELLER'S REAL ESTATE INFORMATION STATEMENT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ANY BROKER REPRESENTING THE SELLER, NOR IS ANY SUCH BROKER LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. THE LISTING OF VARIOUS PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS IN THIS STATEMENT IS NOT MEANT TO SUGGEST THE ABSENCE OF ADDITIONAL MATTERS WHICH MAY BE OF CONCERN TO THE BUYER. THE SELLER IS ADVISED TO OBTAIN WHATEVER ASSISTANCE MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY COMPLETE THIS STATEMENT. THIS STATEMENT CONCERNS THE REAL PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 244 Weston Street, Waltham, MA 02453 IT IS NOT A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY THE SELLER OR ANY BROKER AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS OR WARRANTIES THE BUYER MAY WISH TO OBTAIN. SELLER'S INFORMATION The Seller provides the following information with respect to the property and hereby authorizes any Broker representing any party in this transaction to provide a copy of this statement to any person or entity in connection with any actual or anticipated sale of the property. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY THE SELLER AND ARE NOT THE REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY BROKER. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE PART OF ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUYER AND THE SELLER. The Seller

X is

The Property is:

is not occupying the Property.

X Single Family

The Property is currently rented:

Condominium Unit Yes

Multi-Family

Other

X No

A. The following is a list of items included in the sale, if checked, and whether any of the checked items are not working.

Included Range Oven Microwave Oven Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Trash Compactor Refrigerator Washer Dryer Built in Air Conditioner Window Air Conditioner Intercom Burglar Alarms Audio/Visual Equipment TV Antenna Satellite Dish Window Treatments Fireplace Stove Gas Log Fireplace Apparatus Generator Sump Pump Water Heater

Not Working

Dining Room Built-in Speakers

Blinds, not drapes

Included Not Working Whirlpool/ Hot Tub All that are available.

Window Screens Storm Windows Built in Barbecue Propane Tank Gazebo Above Ground Pool Pool Heater Pool Equipment Under porch Yard Shed Garden Statues Yard Fountains Play Equipment/ Swings Basketball Hoop Underground Lawn Sprinkler Firewood Automatic Garage Door Opener (s) Number of Remotes ______

Built-ins in Family room

MANUFACTURER'S OR DEALER'S WARRANTIES COVERING ANY OF THE ABOVE INCLUDED ITEMS AND ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ROOF OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PROPERTY WILL BE FURNISHED IF AVAILABLE. COPYRIGHT©2001 GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD Form ID: RA167 PD:05/01-5000

All rights reserved. This form may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner whatsoever without the prior express written consent of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

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B. The Seller is aware of possible defects of items checked below: ____ Interior Walls ____ Ceilings ____ Floors ____ Exterior Walls ____ Insulation ____ Roof(s) ____ Windows ____ Doors ____ Foundation ____ Slab(s) ____ Driveways ____ Walkways ____ Walls/Fences ____ Exhaust Fans(s) ____ Electrical Systems ____ Plumbing/Sewers/Septic Systems ____ Chimney /Fireplace ____ Central Heat/Central Air ____ Other __________________ If any of the above are checked, additional details are as follows and on any attached additional sheets: Has not been used by seller and is considered decorative only and not for use. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. The Seller's knowledge regarding certain characteristics of or other matters affecting Property is as follows: Yes

No

Don't Know

1. Underground Storage Tanks 2. Features of the Property shared in common such as walls, fences, and driveways 3. Additional or structural modifications or alterations during the period of the Seller's ownership 4. Fire or other casualty damage during the period of the Seller's ownership 5. Water penetration in basement during the period of the Seller's ownership 6. Homeowner's Association which may have any authority over the Property 7. Notice of any Special Assessments from any Homeowner's or Condominium Associations 8. "Common Areas" (Facilities such as pools, tennis courts, walkways, or other areas co-owned in undivided interest with others) 9. Notice of violation or citations against the Property 10. Pending lawsuits by or against the Seller threatening or affecting the Property, including any lawsuits alleging a defect or deficiency in the Property or "common areas" 4 11. Roof warranty in effect (approximate age of roof if known: _______ years) If any of the above items are checked yes, additional details are as follows and on any attached sheets: Roof warranty in effect, new roof in 2013 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Seller certifies that the information herein is true and correct to the best of the Seller's knowledge as of this date.

Seller

Date

08/31/2017 11:35:40

Andrew Langlois Seller

Date

08/30/2017 8:48:30

Jessica Langlois BUYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Buyer acknowledges receipt of this REAL ESTATE INFORMATION STATEMENT. Buyer

Date

Buyer

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Down Payment: Mortgage Paymt: Rate: APR: Taxes: Ins./HOA Dues: PMI: Mo. Payment:

15 Year Fixed $120,000 $3,344 3.125% 2.659% $424 $95 $0 $3,863

30 Year Fixed $120,000 $2,257 3.875% 4.391% $424 $95 $0 $2,776

FHA 30 Year Fixed $21,000^* $2,728 3.750% 4.767% $424 $95 $407 $3,654^*

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Asking Price of $600,000 with a Down Payment of 20.0% and a Loan Amount of $480,000. ^*FHA loans allow for a 3.5% Down Payment.

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The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Content ©2017 MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

City of Waltham

This map is for reference and planning purposes only. It is prepared for the inventory of real property within the City of Waltham and is compiled from tax maps,recorded deeds and plats. Users of this tax map are hereby notified that the aforementioned public primary information sources should be consulted for the verification of the information contained on this map. The City of Waltham and its mapping contractors assume no legal responsibility for the information contained herein.

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CRITICAL WALTHAM PHONE NUMBERS

Animal Control

155 Lexington Street

(781)-314-3596

Assessor's Department

610 Main Street

(781)-314-3200

Auditor’s Department

610 Main Street

(781)314-3220

Board of Survey and Planning 165 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3803

Building Department

119 School Street

(781) 314-3275

Cemetery Department

203 Prospect Street

(781) 314-3495

City Clerk

610 Main Street

(781) 314-3120

Community Preservation

(781) 314-3117

Conservation Commission

119 School Street

(781)-314-3845

Consolidated Public Works

165 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3800

Council on Aging

488 Main Street

(781) 899-7228

(781) 314-3499

Emergency Management

27 Lexington Street

(781)-314-3198

(781)-314-3296

Engineering

119 School Street

(781)314-3855

Permitting/Infiltration/Inflow

(781) 314-3830

Fire Department

175 Lexington Street (781) 314-3710 (Business) (781) 893-4105 (Non-Emergency)

MA Non-Emergency Helpline Following Major Disasters: 2-1-1

Forestry Division

(781) 314-3855

Health Department

119 School Street

(781) 314-3305 (Main)

Office of Weights and Measures

(781) 314-3865

Housing Division

119 School Street

(781) 314-3380

Information Technology

21 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3014

Law Department

119 School Street

(781) 314-3330

Library

(781) 314-3425

119 School Street

119 School Street

(781) 314-3420

(781) 314-3190

610 Main Street

119 School Street

(781) 314-3100

(781) 314-3400

119 School Street

(781) 314-3355

Planning Department

Police Department

Administrative/Training Community Services Detectives

Operations

Non-Emergency

Public Vehicles Department

Purchasing Department

Recreation Department

Veteran's Memorial Rink

119 School Street

(781) 314-3370

155 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3500 (781) 314-3520 (781) 314-3580 (781) 314-3550 (781) 314-3600 (781) 893-3700

171 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3860

610 Main Street

(781)-314-3243

510 Moody Street

Recycling Department

Stonehurst

Street Division

Traffic Engineering

165 Lexington Street

(781) 314-3475 (781) 314-3474

(781) 314-3390

Licensing Department Maintenance Department Mayor's Office

Parking Meters Division

Personnel Department

735 Main Street

100 Robert Treat Paine Dr.

(781) 314-3290

(781) 314-3855

(781) 314-3400

(781) 314-3250

(781) 314-3415

(781) 893-4100

(781)-894-3357

119 School Street

Treasurer / Collector Department 610 Main Street

Veterans' Services

119 School Street

9-1-1 Telecommunication Center 161 Lexington Street

Waltham Housing Authority

110 Pond Street

Water & Sewer Division

169 Lexington Street

Wires Department

119 School Street, Room 12

(781) 314-3810 (Billing Inquires)

(781) 314-3175

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Tips and tre nd s for homeow ners, buyers and sellers

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appreciation

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A home generally appreciates in value between 3 and 4 percent each year, but not every home appreciates equally. While every market is different—and appreciation is naturally affected by factors homeowners can’t control— there are certain home features that create greater appreciation than others.

Realtor.com did some research, analyzed millions of listings over the past five years and here’s what they found:

Homes overlooking a park appreciate at 7.9% a year, hold value over a longer period of time and recover quickly from a downturn.

Homes with mountain views appreciate 5.1% a year, while lake homes appreciate 4.9% annually.

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5.1 %

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6.6 % 3.8 %

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Modern and contemporary architectural styles appreciate 7.7% a year.

Bungalows and traditional homes appreciate at 6.5% and 5.6%, respectively.

5.6 %

Open floor plans appreciate 7.4% a year—beating out other home features like a patio (6.8%), hardwood floors (5.7%), a fireplace (5.3%) and a finished basement (4.6%).

6.5 %

Two bedrooms appreciate 6.6% while five bedrooms appreciate just 4.3%.

7.7 %

Small homes are in high demand, especially by millennial first-time buyers. Homes smaller than 1,200 square feet appreciated an average of 7.5% a year for the past five years. Larger homes (more than 2,400 square feet) only rose by 3.8%.

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Adjacency

5.7 %

Style

6.8 %

Floor plan

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Bedrooms

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There are many misunderstandings out there about homeowners insurance— misconceptions that can lead to expensive mistakes.

According to a survey by insurance marketplace InsuranceQuotes, homeowners tend to overestimate the amount of flood protection they have. Fifty-six percent of respondents still mistakenly believed that a standard homeowners policy covers flood damage. For millennials ages 18 to 36, the percentage rose to 67 percent.

Meanwhile, more than onethird of respondents thought auto insurance would cover items stolen from their car, but actually homeowners or renters insurance would cover those.

Most homeowners underestimate their coverage for dog bites: Regarding potential lawsuits filed by someone bitten by a policyholder’s dog outside their property, few knew they would be protected by their homeowners policy.

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OPPORTUNITY

Tips and trends for homeowners, buyers and sellers

TROUBLE-FREE move 

An efficient, well-managed move not only saves you time and money, but it also can make the transition to your new home easier and more pleasant for your family. Here are 10 proven tips to help make your move a trouble-free experience from start to finish:

1 Set a budget and stick to it.

5 Get rid of everything you don’t want or need.

2 Hire reliable movers and be clear about your

6 Get a head start by first boxing things you

expectations and their company policies.

3 Take care of the details, such as utilities to

be shut off or transferred, and contact your bank, credit card issuers and any other company that regularly sends you mail. Be sure to change your address with the post office.

4 Make a packing list. Go room to room and make

an inventory list. Organize it first by room, then by type of item (i.e., furniture, linens, packable items, fragile items and valuables). Once you have a comprehensive list, use highlighters to color-code all items into three categories: keep, sell or give away.

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use less often, such as off-season clothing, extra linens, tchotchkes or electronics. Clearly label the outside of each box with its contents and the room where it will go in the new house.

7 Plan to transport valuables yourself.

8 Prep your new home. If at all possible, go to

first). Have as many items as possible ready to go— this should be close to everything in your home.

Also, have a cash tip ready for each mover.

10 Donate canned goods and food items so you don’t have to move them. Organizations like Move for Hunger (moveforhunger.org) can help you clear out your pantry while also helping those in need. Move for Hunger works with a network of about 650 moving companies to deliver unwanted canned goods to local food pantries.

your new home before moving day to clean and make sure the necessary utilities have been turned on.

9 Show the movers which items you

want loaded last (and therefore unloaded

Buying or selling a home can seem like an overwhelming task. But the right REALTOR® can make the process easier—and more profitable.

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PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes is a full-time agent who consistently employs traditional and new marketing techniques to benefit his clients and maximize their home value.

Mike offers the most comprehensive marketing system with aggressive follow-up, advanced technology and market analysis to place his clients ahead of their competition. This strong commitment and work ethic, coupled with his endearing personality, vast market knowledge and ready accessibility, make Mike the ultimate go-to resource for all your real estate needs. Mike is married to Jennifer F. Hughes, Ph.D, they have two children Eden and Henry Hughes.

Realtor, CRS (617) 433-9225 Mike@MikeHughesTeam.com

Individual commitment to a group effort that is what makes a team work …

- Vince Lombardi

Joined together to increase and improve the client experience and ultimately the success of the sale.

The Mike Hughes Team is designed to leverage individual strengths to collectively benefit the home buyer or seller. By leveraging a team approach, we are able to be in multiple places at once while professionally managing the countless behind-thescene activities require to help our buyers find great value or maximize our seller’s greatest asset.

Connect With Us www.MikeHughesTeam.com

It was a pleasure working with you ... we followed your suggestions to the letter, and that’s the reason for the very successful sale.

- Maureen Bonazoli Thanks for introducing us to the area and helping us find the right place. I know that we looked at a ton of property and you really helped us keep priorities in mind. Obviously, we didn’t expect to move so soon after the purchase - everything from your professional stager and photos to online promotion placed us ahead of the competition. We’re thrilled that you were able to help us sell so quickly.

- Mark & Amanda Huefner

Additional Qualifications EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • CRS, Certified Residential Specialist • CHMS, Certified Home Marketing Specialist • CBR, Certified Buyer Representative • Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC & SFR) • Greater Boston Real Estate Board • Massachusetts Association of Realtors • National Association of Realtors • Council of Residential Specialist • The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing • Sandler Sales Training • Mike Ferry Agent Network & Business Planning • Bachelor of Science, Bentley University

ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION Scott Taylor, Esq. Kriss Law p 617-964-3788 e STaylor@KrissLawAtlantic.com w www.KrissLawAtlantic.com

REAL ESTATE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS • 2014 - 2015 - RE/MAX Platinum Club; Hall of Fame • 2014 - MA Young Professionals Network Committee • 2014 - Awarded RE/MAX Hall of Fame Membership • 2013 - Council of Residential Specialist, Programs Chair • 2012 - 2013 RE/MAX 100% Club • 2012 - Ranked in the TOP 15 in RE/MAX New England • 2011 - Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Technology Chair • 2009 - Team leader ranked in the TOP 25 in RE/MAX New England • 2009 - RE/MAX Platinum Club • 2008 - RE/MAX 100% Club

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HOME INSPECTOR Todd Caisse Pillar to Post Home Inspections p 508-699-0934 e Todd.Caisse@PillartoPost.com w www.PillartoPost.com MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL Jason Evans Sr. Loan Officer Mortgage Master p 508-850-4348 e JEvans@MortgageMaster.com w www.MortgageMaster.com/JEvans

He is well-informed about the vagaries of the real estate market in general, and the localities he serves in particular. He buttressed his advice to me with factual data and statistics, and answered all the questions I threw at him. He knows the market and understands the psychology of selling and buying, the strategies he devised to market my house were canny and meticulous in detail. - Alice Morrish Thanks again for helping me buy and sell my last home! I know that it was a tough market and I really think that we were able to get out from under the house because of your efforts and unique approach. More importantly, your help when we originally purchased the house made it financially possible for us to sell at the price we did. You kept your word with the “Love-it-or-leave-it” program - thanks! - Brian Chapman