Rutledge Properties, Wellesley, MA

Tour the best kitchens in Wellesleyon Sunday, May 15th!

2010-04-06T06:59:00.000-07:00

As any real estate broker will tell you, the best home improvement project you can do is a kitchen renovation. It will give you the greatest return on your investment. If you are thinking about such a renovation or just looking for some creative ideas, mark your calendar for the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC) Kitchen Tour. It is Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This hugely popular fundraiser is in its 11th year. The excursion of a half a dozen of some of the most stunning kitchens in Wellesley, highlights a variety of styles, and concepts in kitchen design.

The Kitchen Tour also allows a sneak peek at the other first floor rooms. This year's spectacular homes include: 121 Livingston Road, 45 Forest Street, 45 Falmouth Road, 49 Chesterton Road, 45 Fairbanks and 84 Royalston Road.

Tour at your own pace. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30 at the door. You may purchase your tickets at Roche Bros and Jarvis Appliance and are available at all tour homes the day of the event. The tickets are non refundable, the event is held rain or shine. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted inside the tour homes. We kindly ask that all shoes must be removed inside the homes, booties will be provided.

For more information regarding the WHJWC Kitchen Tour, please visit their website at: http://www.whjwc.org/.

Congratulations to ourBronze Sales Award Winners

2010-03-31T06:22:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Meir Segal and Cynthia Potters have been awarded the Bronze Sales Award by Rutledge Properties. You can contact any of these agents by calling(781) 235-4663. Click on their names to find out more about them.

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Congratulations to ourSilver Award Winners

2010-03-30T06:10:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Laura Daunis, Deb Levin and Mary Wilson have been awarded the Silver Sales Award by Rutledge Properties. You can contact any of these agents by calling (781) 235-4663. Click on their names to find out more about them.

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Congratulations to ourGold Sales Award Winners

2010-03-29T08:30:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Prue Hay, Trish Bradley and Janet Montgomery have been awarded the Gold Sales Award by Rutledge Properties. You can contact any of these agents by calling (781) 235-4663. Click on their names to find out more about them.

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Congratulations, Chrissie Lawrence,Platinum Sales Winner for 2009!

2010-03-25T06:40:00.000-07:00

As a life long resident of Wellesley, Chrissie has extensive knowledge of the area and the local real estate market. With four children attending Wellesley Schools and participating in town sports and activities (including membership in Town Meeting and coaching soccer), she has a real pulse on what’s going on in town.

Chrissie brings a strong marketing and sales background to real estate. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and worked as a Marketing Manager for a major consumer goods company for 8 years prior to beginning her career as a realtor.

Since joining Rutledge Properties in 2002, Chrissie has produced a track record as an exceptional realtor. A consistent award winner in sales, Chrissie continues to grow her business in both number of transactions and total dollars.

Let Chrissie’s solid business experience and creative marketing strategies, extensive knowledge of Wellesley, and enthusiasm work for you to solve your real estate needs. If you would like the opportunity to receive an updated property analysis or information on available properties, give Chrissie a call at (781) 235-4663. For more information, visit her site at www.rutledgeproperties.com/chrissie.html.

Congratulations to Betsy Kessler,our Top Producer for 2009!

2010-03-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

Since arriving on the real estate scene in 1999, Betsy has been a consistent leader in the Wellesley market. By offering a unique combination of knowledge, integrity and enthusiasm, Betsy has ensured her loyal clientele successful completion of their real estate transactions in today’s turbulent market. Her enthusiasm and cooperative spirit have made her widely respected by her peers and clients alike.

Betsy’s marketing background at some of the country’s most influential advertising agencies is evident in the sales and strategic planning she brings to her clients. A Wellesley native, Betsy and her husband are raising their two children here in town. Currently serving in her 8th year as a Town Meeting member, Betsy has an in-depth knowledge of the area, the schools, and of course, the real estate market.

Contact Betsy for your real estate needs by calling her at (781) 235-4663. For more information, visit her website at www.betsykessler.com.

Come Watch Nation’s Oldest Football Rivalry

2009-11-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

At 10:00 AM, Thanksgiving morning, rabid citizens from Wellesley and Needham will come to Wellesley High to root on their football teams as they play out the latest chapter in the nation’s oldest public school rivalry. Dating back to 1882, the year after Wellesley seceded from Needham, the annual contest always draws legions of families, fans, and high school alumni from the two towns. This year’s contest, installment number 122, will feature two excellent teams as Wellesley enters with a 8-2 record and Needham’s stands at 7-3. Kickoff is at 10 AM at the WHS field at 50 Rice Street, but fans are advised to arrive early to make sure they get a seat.

The story behind an important Antique Colonial in South Natick

2009-11-13T07:28:00.000-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to offer an American Masterpiece - an Antique Colonial originally built in 1750 on the banks of the Charles River in South Natick. This house on a pastoral setting, is easily accessible to Boston. Here is more information about this lovely home for sale:

SOUTH NATICK - Important 1750 colonial moved and meticulously reassembed on the banks of the Charles River in 1933 and joined to auxiliary house to achieve 14 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 4 baths. Stately facade with pedimented doorways, gracious through halls on two floors, eight principal rooms each with a fireplace, wide oak floor boards, original paneling and high ceilings. Beautifully sited on an acre with 3-car garage, this is an American masterpiece. EXCLUSIVE $1,600,000 Look for MLS # 70996901

Here is an excerpt from an article featured in the now defunct newspaper, The Boston Traveler, Saturday September 29, 1934 by Charles A. Parker, about the moving of this house to its present location.

Transfer Notable Feat
Its transfer – overnight as it were – is characterized as a masterpiece in moving. What the novice would not dream could be done has been accomplished. Last year (1933) the house, of 8 rooms and eight fireplaces, stood deserted by the Norwich Ct. town roadside abandoned after having served as an inn.

Dreams Realized
The loveliness of an early American masterpiece c.1750 has been realized as a dream come true. Outside it bears the semblance of a generous square-set English colonial with twin chimneys. The front of the house as it was in Norwich, in South Natick faces the rear, that is, the large front door opening into the lower hall faces the river – for this is the more secluded and preferable side of sitting outdoors. Window sashes all around the house are of the 12-pane type, ends of the dwelling show the “overhang” which was the Connecticut style. The ancient front hall with its black walnut stairway and black walnut banister carvings, unusual width and depth of treads, is more beautiful because of the exceedingly wide oak floor boards, wide panels, wall dado, and then a carved cornice with square and colored medallions, showing everywhere the hand work of the early day carpenter and woodcraft expert.

Be sure and contact us at Rutledge Properties at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to see this fascinating property. You can see extra pictures of it here.

Rutledge brokers spelling team competed in the WEF Spelling Bee to benefit Wellesley Schools

2009-11-12T07:02:00.000-08:00

The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) held its 20th annual Spelling Bee Nov. 5. 49 teams from every facet of life in Wellesley were there: real estate offices, law firms, banks, PTAs, student organizations, and townspeople banded together as alumni and neighborhood groups. Rutledge Properties has been an enthusiastic entry every year, never actually winning but doing our very best for our schools. The Rutledge team consisted of (from left to right), Chrissie Lawrence, Janet Montgomery and owner Roberta Swenson.

This year’s winner was from World of Wellesley (celebrating diversity in our town), strongly challenged by the high school students in Wellesley Pops. The winners received the Ruth Humphries Bee Trophy to keep for the reigning year (named after our own Ruth Humphries, who was one of the original owners of Rutledge Properties, and a broker with us for many years). Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Check out the Wellesley Education Foundation website to see pictures from this year’s Bee, and previous years too. Read about this year's Bee in the Wellesley Townsman.

Biggest Losers: 20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running

2009-11-11T08:22:00.000-08:00

By Barbara Ballinger, Architecture Coach columnist and guest blogger

SOURCE: REALTOR MAGAZINE

Design glitches draw attention away from a home’s best features. Don’t let out-of-date fixtures and unappealing decor cost you a sale. While some buyers may actually appreciate “vintage” features, home and design experts say these 20 features almost always serve as a turnoff.

1. Dated and excessively bold or dark paint and tile colors, such as “Pepto Bismol” pink, avocado green, deep plum, or jet black. “Dark can be cool, but it has to be a color that’s popular today,” says sales associate Jennifer Ames, crs®, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Chicago.

2. Lacquered or high-gloss painted walls that are expensive to repaint and show all defects. Likewise, faux- and sponge-painted walls can be so passe.

3. Painted trim that’s very dark-and costly to remove.

4. Wallpaper, which is a lot of work (and potentially expensive) to remove. Most disliked: Dated flowered or striped patterns.

5. Kitchens that lack any dining space. Also, outdated, small-scale, and dirty kitchen appliances that look like they won’t perform.

6. Worn, cracked laminate countertops, and backsplashes or plastic cultured marble.

7. Outdated bathrooms with small sinks, short toilets, squatty bathtubs, and tight showers-all of which aren’t conducive to unwinding after a long day’s work, says Ames.

8. Lack of ample closet space in bedrooms, or no closet at all and no place to build one or add an armoire.

9. Dens, libraries, and family rooms without built-in bookcases or a space to include shelves.

10. Stained and worn wall-to-wall carpet in rooms or on stairs. Worst choice: shag. Also, worn linoleum that suggests a house was never updated.

11. Poorly built additions that don’t blend with a home’s architecture, such as a sunroom with tinted glass.

12. Shortage of windows or very small windows, which makes a home feels dark and gloomy.

13. Ceilings with so many recessed lighting spots that they resemble Swiss cheese and are expensive to remove. Worst offenders: big 6-inch diameter lights.

14. Too many rooms outside the kitchen and bathroom that have cold ceramic tiled floors.

15. Children’s bedrooms with a theme that runs through the carpeting, wallpaper, murals, ceilings, light fixtures, curtains, and furnishings.

16. Homes without a foyer or garage.

17. Too many mirrored walls, ceilings, doors, and backsplashes in a single room. The effect is dizzying, Ames says. One mirror magnifies, but many cheapen the look.

18. Skimpy molding and trim, such as 1-inch baseboards.

19. Noisy, grinding fan in a bathroom that’s attached to a light switch so it can’t be turned off.

20. Inexpensive gold-colored light fixtures in any room. Also, Hollywood-style lighting with huge bulbs in a bathroom is also out of date, design experts say.

New Listings to Jump Start your Fall

2009-09-11T12:18:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present these homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. Each property has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Authentic Arts & Crafts 5 BR Col. c.1905 overlooking College Golf Course. Expansive thru hall & 3 story turned staircase welcome you to gleaming birch, & quarter-sawn heart pine, leaded glass, period hardware & detail, granite kitchen, lovely proportions & glorious porches. A true treasure. EXCLUSIVE $1,695,000
Look for MLS # 70971537

WELLESLEY - Spacious 8 rm Col. w/charming entrance to welcome you home! Fireplaced LR w/Arts & Crafts detail. Eat-in kitchen + 2 full baths (one newly renovated), 1st firr laundry. Private level play yard in great family neighborhood yet convenient location. Come make it your own! EXCLUSIVE $525,000
Look for MLS # 70969388

Credit Scores: What You Now Need to Know

2009-09-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

Getting ready to purchase a home? Checking your credit and maximizing your score is an important step to take in your preparations. Your credit score is one of the most important considerations in a bank's review of your loan application. This Wall Street Journal article from September 5, 2009 is useful in helping you understand what goes into credit scores and what you can do to help your own score.

Fabulous New Construction in Wellesley

2009-03-25T07:42:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present these homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. These houses have a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Premiere new offering in Dana Hall crafted by respected Wellesley developer. Elegant 15 room, 5 bedroom Colonial with exquisite architectural details and sumptuous selections. Gracious formal spaces and all the extras that make a house a home. Wonderful 1/2 acre lot in favorite family-friendly neighborhood of quiet streets and luxury properties. Now is the time to customize plan to create your own dream house. EXCLUSIVE $3,495,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70891142

WELLESLEY - Fabulous new construction within walking distance to the new Linden Square shops and restaurants. Stunning kitchen with painted wood cabinets, Viking range, Miele dishwasher, Subzero, GE Advantium,warming drawer and generous pantry,mudroom, 2 wood burning and 1 gas fireplace, hardwoods throughout, crown molding everywhere, 3 1/2 marble baths, master bedroom with his and hers walk-in closets and Travertine 4 piece bath. Don't miss this one. EXCLUSIVE $1,650,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70892919

Two Homes in Favorite Family Neighborhoods

2009-03-25T07:21:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present these homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. These houses has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - An opportunity to enhance this 4 BR 2.5 bath center entrance Colonial on a 20,000 sq. ft. lot in Dana Hall location. An 80s renovation included a remodeled kitchen and breakfast nook, a master suite, and 3rd floor addition. Front to back fireplaced living room leads to a patio with beautiful backyard vistas. Walk the Brook Path to town, train and Hunnewell School. EXCLUSIVE $949,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70892872

WELLESLEY - PRICED RIGHT! Spacious 10 room, 4+ bedroom, 3 bath Colonial on quiet cul de sac in sought after Hunnewell neighborhood. Walk to town, train, and all schools. Huge family room and master suite. Sunny deck in fully fenced yard. 2 car garage. Priced well under assessment! EXCLUSIVE $995,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70892882

Two Outstanding Opportunities in Wellesley

2009-03-25T07:04:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present these homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. These houses has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Beautifully updated four bedroom, three and one half bath Colonial on a wonderful family-friendly cul-de-sac. Gorgeous dream kitchen perfect for family and entertaining with two dishwashers and full size built-in freezer. Finished lowel level with full bath. Terrific yard. EXCLUSIVE $1,175,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70892883

WELLESLEY - Picture perfect 3 bedroom Colonial with renovated kitchen and baths in great family neighborhood. This wonderful home is an incredible value with granite/stainless kitchen, adjoining family room, attached garage with mudroom entrance and many updates including interior/exterior painting and 2008 double glazed windows. Large, level and fenced yard with walk out mahogany deck. Great commuter location--close to Wellesley Farms train and easy access to major routes. EXCLUSIVE $649,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70891843

The Newest Offering in Wellesley's Dana Hall Estate Area

2009-03-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present this home for sale in Wellesley, MA. This house has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Exquisite new English Country Home by Wellesley’s pre-eminent builder. A masterpiece of shingle style design with slate roof it commands an acre of land in the Dana Hall estate area within easy reach of town and train. An elegant residence with the latest innovations in fine construction plus the superb detail you have come to expect. EXCLUSIVE $4,995,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70889905

Young, Spacious Colonial on large lot

2009-03-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present this for sale in Natick, MA. This house has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

NATICK - Enjoy the beautiful perennial gardens of this spacious colonial from the airy screen porch or enjoy the private corner lot from the bluestone patio in front of a man-made babbling brook and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature! A large master suite with marble bath, eat-in-kitchen and lofty family room with an amazing hearth make this the perfect home. A great location completes the picture - a short walk to Nonesuch Pond and the Rivers School and a commuters dream! EXCLUSIVE $759,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70884252

Gracious Colonial on Over an Acre in South Natick

2009-03-12T09:37:00.000-07:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present this home for sale in South Natick, MA. This house has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

SOUTH NATICK - A house to come home to. Warmly inviting pre-war colonial on over an acre with privacy and tennis court bordering the Dover line. This lovely home has generous proportions, a hub of the house country kitchen, sun-flooded rooms, space and grace. Nicely up-dated, without sacrificing the charm of its era, it welcomes you and your generations to come. EXCLUSIVE $1,050,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70885535

2 great new homes for sale in Wellesley

2009-03-05T06:59:00.000-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present 2 homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. Each house has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - ONE OF A KIND! Lush acre-plus property on landscaped bank of Charles River with 100' of river frontage across from Elm Bank. Open and airy 4+ bedroom farmhouse Colonial, with high ceilings, shiny wood floors, porches and pantries, and many updates including family room designed to bring the outside in. Minutes to both Wellesley Center and South Natick, Hunnewell School district. EXCLUSIVE $1,425,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70882851

WELLESLEY - Here's what you've been waiting for! Sparkling white colonial with fresh young decor, through hall, gleaming hardwood floors, and central air. eat-in kitchen with granite counters. Wonderful level yard on quiet street in popular Bates School neighborhood. EXCLUSIVE $1,050,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70883346

3 new homes for sale in Wellesley, MA from Rutledge Properties

2009-02-26T09:12:00.000-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present 3 homes for sale in Wellesley, MA. Each house has a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Romantic stone front Cape impeccably appointed and expanded to over 7000 square feet of masterfully reconstructed living space. Stunning formal areas, comfortable family gathering rooms, spectacular gourmet kitchen and 5 bedrooms including first floor suite. Idyllic setting of 1.3 acres of park-like grounds complete with gunite pool and charming pool house, covered patio with stone fireplace, huge grassy expanse, total privacy and plenty of sunshine! EXCLUSIVE $3,495,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70880375

WELLESLEY - Sophisticated English Country House completely renovated and refined circa 2005 with breathtaking vistas of the adjacent golf course. State of the art gourmet kitchen with dramatic great room, stunning master suite with fireplace, plus 3 additional bedroom suites and more with all the latest amenities. A home for gracious entertaining with private spaces and mesmerizing views! EXCLUSIVE $1,995,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70879170

WELLESLEY - Delightful 3 bedroom center-entrance Colonial in great neighborhood. Everything just the way you like it: pristine condition, up-to-date kitchen, baths and systems, central air, hardwood floors, new roof. Recently finished lower level with full bath. Living room and kitchen lead to wrap-around deck with wisteria trellis. EXCLUSIVE $579,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70880083

Beautiful home in Sherborn in serene setting

2009-02-26T09:01:00.001-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present this home for sale in Sherborn, MA. There is a link to where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

SHERBORN - Beautifully done inside and out. This home features an open kitchen/family room, mudroom, first floor office, 4 generous bedrooms and 2 fabulous new baths. Come and enjoy this home. EXCLUSIVE $884,900
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70879531

A charming new listing that's very affordable

2009-02-16T11:38:00.001-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present this new house for sale in Wellesley. This house has a link where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Village English Colonial w/all the warmth & charm of its pre-war era. Cherished gumwood detail, sunroom, 2 1/2 baths 3 oversized BRs including private master retreat. This coveted Sprague school neighborhood abounds with happy families - come join them!
EXCLUSIVE $699,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70869922

The best in condo living in Wayland

2009-02-16T11:32:00.000-08:00

WAYLAND - The best of condo living. Spacious rooms w/beautiful proportions. Fireplaced LR & FR, separate Dr, eat-in kitchen w/direct entry from 2 car garage, 1st floor master and laundry, 2nd floor suite and office space. All in immaculate condition. Private and lush backyard.
EXCLUSIVE $849,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70876394 (scroll down and look under CONDOS)

Call our office at 781-235-4663 to request a showing, or write to us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com.

Bishop's Forest Townhouse Rental offers so much

2009-02-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

WALTHAM - Bishops Forest Townhouse available immediately. Two bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths plus finished basement with bedroom, family room and full bath. Light-filled, high ceilings, fireplace, open floorplan, private woodland views, garage plus pool and tennis court. A wonderful place to live. Tenant to pay cooperating broker fee of 1/2 month's rent.
$2800 per month
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70869922 (scroll down and look under RENTALS)

Call 781-235-4663 to see this Townhouse rental or write to us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com.

New Houses Available for Sale from Rutledge Properties

2009-02-04T08:44:00.001-08:00

Rutledge Properties is pleased to present these 3 new houses for sale in Wellesley. Each house has a link where you can find out more information. Please call our office at 781-235-4663 or email us at rutledge@rutledgeproperties.com to request a showing.

WELLESLEY - Just in time for Valentine's Day, this 1920's charmer is sure to steal your heart! Wonderful 8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial in desirable Hunnewell School neighborhood. Eat-in-kitchen, updated master bath, steps from town, train, and Brook Path.
EXCLUSIVE $1,050,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70871795

WELLESLEY - It's all here! Classic colonial with all the updates you want--kitchen/family room, fabulous 3rd floor suite with two bedrooms and full bath, 2nd floor laundry, incredible level lot in wonderful neighborhood, close to town and train.
EXCLUSIVE $1,225,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70869083

WELLESLEY - Beautiful center entrance Colonial in the heart of the poets neighborhood. Fireplaced living room opens to delightful screened porch. Spacious deck off the eat-in kitchen, lower-level family room, two-car garage and hardwood floors. Near trail and major routes. Third floor with opportunity to expand. Near train.
EXCLUSIVE $950,000
Click here to see more information on this house.
Look for MLS # 70868635

Congratulations to these Exceptional Brokers for Exceptional Sales in 2008

2009-01-27T07:11:00.000-08:00

Rutledge Properties recently announced its annual awards to agents having achieved an exceptional level of sales for the year 2008. Receiving awards this year are these Wellesley, MA-based agents:

Top Producers:
Chrissie Lawrence
Betsy Kessler

Platinum Award
Carol Baker

Gold Award:
Prue Hay
Cynthia S heridan

Silver Award:
Trish Bradle y
Janet Giesser

Bronze Award:
Connie Bashian
Deb Levi n
Meir Segal

Supporting Our Community Since 1978

2009-01-19T10:54:00.000-08:00

We are fortunate to be able to support these fine organizations:

Wellesley United Soccer League
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Wellesley Raiders Hockey
Wellesley Little League
Wellesley League of Women Voters
Wellesley Historical Society
Wellesley Hills Jr. Women’s Club
• Lumanaria Night
• Kitchen Tour
• Wellesley Phone Book
Wellesley High Junior Class
Wellesley Friendly Circle
Wellesley Free Library
Wellesley Football Gridiron Club
Wellesley Food Pantry
Wellesley Education Foundation
• Spelling Bee
• Auction
Wellesley Community Center
Wellesley Chamber of Commerce
• Holiday Stroll
• Holly Trolley
• July Jubilation
Wellesley A Better Chance
World of Wellesley
Schofield School 5K Road Race
Friends of Wellesley Hockey League
Bates School Pumpkin Fair
US Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Campaign
The Second Step
Salvation Army
Rosie’s Place
Pine Street Inn
Pan Mass Challenge
Mass General Hospital Kidney Research
Juvenile Diabetes
Habitat for Humanity
Elizabeth Stone House
American Cancer Society

Contingency Sale – Pros and Cons

2009-01-16T11:52:00.001-08:00

As a home seller, you may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property. However, such a sale can be structured to minimize the risks.

You can reserve the right to require the buyers to meet any contingencies within a short period of time, (24-72 hours), if you get a second offer. This is sometimes referred to as a contingent sale with release clause.

Other prospective buyers are more likely to make a backup offer under these circumstances. If the current buyer is unable to remove the contingencies within the specified time, you are free to be released from the first sales contract and accept another offer.

Contingent sales can be successful if you and your real estate agent address the potential risks and hold the buyers to their contractual obligations. Each situation is different, however, so go over the terms with your real estate agent before accepting a contingent offer.