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John Fortes | J. Fortes Real Estate, Inc. | Brokered by RE/MAX Synergy, Brockton, MA

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Brockton, Plymouth County, MA

Sell your house in Brockton, MA

Or find your next home in Brockton. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.

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John Fortes, real estate agent serving Brockton, MA.

Houses in Brockton

I help people sell a house in Brockton, and I help people buy one. I worked in construction before I sold homes, so I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems before we talk about price.

Brockton is the largest city in Plymouth County, and the housing changes block by block. Downtown, Montello, and Campello are the names people use first. Near those older centers you still see triple-deckers and other multi-family houses. Farther from those centers the streets turn toward single-family Capes, ranches, colonials, condos, and some newer construction. A house on the west side is not the same house as a triple-decker off a side street. The commuter rail stops at Brockton, Montello, and Campello. Route 24 runs along the west side, and Route 28 runs through the city. On a walk-through I look at the roof, the foundation, the wiring, and the heat. I also check whether the house is on city water and sewer or a private system. In a multi-family I want to know how the utilities are split before anyone talks about price.

Reasons to sell in Brockton

The worry, then how I help.

Upsizing

You do not want to sell before the next house is set.

I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.

A multi-family

Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.

I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.

Needs work

The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.

I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.

Inherited

You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.

I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.

A condo

Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.

I read those before we set a price.

Buy and sell

You need to sell one home and buy the next.

I put both dates on paper before we list.

How I help sellers

From the first call through closing, you deal with me.

Pricing

I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.

Prep

I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.

Negotiation

I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.

Closing

A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.

Buying in Brockton

Or find your next home in Brockton. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.

First home

You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.

I tell you what I see before you offer.

Multi-family

You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.

I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.

The inspection

You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.

I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.

The trip to Boston

You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.

I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.

Questions about Brockton

Do I need a realtor in Brockton to sell my house?

No. A licensed real estate agent can list and sell your house in Brockton. I am a licensed real estate agent, and I do not use the Realtor title. Searching for a realtor in Brockton? I can walk a triple-decker or a single-family house, price it from its real condition, and stay with you from the first call to closing.

How do you price a Brockton multi-family?

I start with recent sales, then I look at the roof, the foundation, and how the heat and electric are split. Tenants may still be in the building. I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that anyone will move. My price is an opinion, not an appraisal.

Are most Brockton houses on city sewer?

Many are, and some at the edges are not. I check water and sewer for the specific house instead of assuming. I also look at the roof and the systems. That visit is not a home inspection.

Will you tour Brockton with buyers and come to the inspection?

Yes. Before you offer I tell you what I see in the structure and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector, and I do not quote loan rates.

Which parts of Brockton do you cover?

All of it. Downtown, Montello, Campello, and the single-family streets away from those centers are all in the work. Nearby pages are linked below. If one is not up yet, call or text 774-619-7846.

Nearby towns

I also help people buy and sell in the towns next to Brockton. If that page is not up yet, call or text me.

Abington East Bridgewater West Bridgewater

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