Distinctive Homes Magazine Boston - Vol. 4 Issue 8 - (Page 13)

We’ve asked Lillian Montalto, the Broker/Owner of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties to field some questions sent to us by readers, as her experience and Real Estate market knowledge has made her one of the most successful boutique real estate brokers in the country! Is it ok to ask my agent for her professional resume? Absolutely. If he/she does not have one, please move on. You will be paying a sizable fee for their knowledge, experience and negotiating skills and you should be sure you are hiring the most experienced, professional person. Can I get out of a listing if I am not pleased with the Realtor’s® services? It depends on the Termination Clause in your Listing Contract. Remember, you are signing a legal and binding instrument when you list your home. If you want the opportunity to terminate because you feel the agent is not performing in your best interest, you should be specific with language that will allow you to do so. I called a mover and they said they charge by the weight of my belongings. How do I know they will accurately calculate this? Bill Dalton, of Dalton and Finegold LLP explains, “Generally, the rule regarding a tree is that you own the part of the tree on your property. My first course of action would be a discussion with my neighbor about the tree and There is a tree located in our back yard that is half on our property and half on our neighbors. Can we cut it down? Should you be in need of a Real Estate expert contact Lillian directly at 888.861.0001. Movers should estimate costs based on several factors, with weight ranking high. Before your goods are packed onto the truck, request a weight ticket of the empty or partially-full (if you’re sharing a load) truck. Once your goods are onboard, obtain a “heavy” weight – before the addition of fuel or any other goods. Subtract the light from the heavy weight. This process ensures you’re paying only for the actual weight of your goods. “ If you have any questions you would like to direct toward Lillian or her partners, Jon Rapp or Bill Dalton, please email Lillian directly at: Lillian@DistinctiveHomesBoston.com. Jon Rapp from Graebel Moving and Storage tells me, “Weigh your decision carefully. the problems it presents. Engaging the services of a surveyor to determine exactly where the tree lies is a prudent course of action. However, this can be expensive, so trying to work out the problem with the neighbor is always the best first move. You are welcome to remove a part of the tree that hangs in your yard, but do not expect an invitation to the neighbors next BBQ, if the conversation did not go well, and the tree is damaged.” �sk �illian by Lillian Montalto DistinctiveHomesOnline.com • 13 http://www.DistinctiveHomesOnline.com

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Distinctive Homes Magazine Boston - Vol. 4 Issue 8 Nouvelle at Natick Goodfellas Construction Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Brookline Massachusetts Chobee Hoy Associates Ligris + Associates Window Treatment Showplace Elizabeth Crampton, VP, CRS Decorate To Sell RE/MAX Leading Edge Lo Pilato Construction, Corp GEV Design, Inc Lillian Montalto Signature Properties Renaissance Realtors Ellen Munick, Realtor Heritage Realty Associates Setting the Space Mover's Resource Guide - New England Graebel Dalton & Finegold, LLP Assured Service Plumbing & Heating ADT Security Services Humboldt Moving Holly C & Company Fine Homes Business Consultants - What Exactly Does That Mean? Hans Brings Realtor Realty Guild Seaport Village Luxury Homes & Estates Sotheby's International Realty Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sotheby's International Realty Rettman Associates, Inc. Distinctive South Shore Properties Carey Real Estate Keller Williams Realty RE/MAX Realty One RE/MAX Excellence Deerfield Valley Real Estate Coldwell Banker Resdential Brokerage The Uicker Mulligan Team Maxfield Real Estate All in the Details, LLC RE/MAX Coast to Coast Properties Town & Country Realtors Equine Homes Real Estate William Raveis Properties

Distinctive Homes Magazine Boston - Vol. 4 Issue 8

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