Southboro Real Estate & Homes Market Report August 2008

Southboro Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report for August 2008

In August of 2008 there were 8 homes that closed within the month for Southboro Massachusetts. This is a increase of 3 units, as there were 11 homes that closed in August of 2007.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Southboro for August of 2007 was $620,655

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Southboro for August of 2008 was $676,700

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Southboro for August of 2007 was $600,400

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Southboro for August of 2008 was $650,563

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Southboro in August of 2007 was 125 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Southboro August of 2008 was 78 days.

3 homes went under agreement in Southboro MA in the month of August. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $496,600. The average time on the market for these Southboro homes were 119 days.

January - August Market Statistics for Southboro MA

In Southboro MA for the period of January to August of 2007 there were 63 properties sold.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to August 2008 there were 52 properties sold.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to August in 2007 the average list price was $583,444 the average sale price was $558,144 and the average market time was 151 days.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to August in 2008 the average list price was $659.154 the average sale price was $625,240 and the average time on the market was 144 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Southboro MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Southboro Massachusetts through August, there have been less homes sold but not a big difference. The average sale price did increase as there were more higher end properties that closed. The average days on the market has remained stable in Southboro Massachusetts.

These statistics are similar to many of the towns in Metrowest MA and represent the on going weakness in the market as compared to previous years. What must be stressed, however, is that these home figures still represent a healthy amount of sales.

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Selling a home in Southboro Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Southboro and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last three and a half years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Southboro Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

** 85% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See this must read article on where I advertise on-line. Metrowest MA Homes ~ How to effectively market to the masses on-line. **

We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Southboro MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some excellent questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

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The above Southboro Massachusetts Real Estate report was provided by Bill Gassett, the team leader for the #4 RE/MAX Team in Massachusetts in 2007. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Southboro MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 22+ Years. Bill's office is conveniently located in the center of Hopkinton MA at 77 Main Street.

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